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The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal, located in Central America and connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, has attracted much attention in recent years. In addition to U.S. President Trump's insistence on the "return of the Canal," abnormal weather and other factors have caused the water level of the Canal to drop, affecting logistics in Japan and other parts of the world. An examination of the problems posed by the Panama Canal suggests to us that it is important not only to stabilize the water level of the Canal, but also to establish safe navigation throughout the world.

By OPRI Perspectives

April 11, 2025

The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

By Goro Matsumura

January 6, 2023

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

This publication closely looks at the concept and practices of defense diplomacy conducted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

By Tomohisa Takei

January 6, 2023

UN and its Peace Efforts in the Era of Great Power Rivalry

Mr. Stephen Browne, a renowned scholar on the United Nations with over 30 years of field and HQ experiences in the UN systems, analyzes the power and influence of the "Three UNs" (member states, the secretariat and the global public) and argues how interactions of these stakeholders shape the UN peace efforts in today's increasing complex world.

By Stephen Browne

November 24, 2022

UN and its Peace Efforts in the Era of Great Power Rivalry

By Stephen Browne

November 24, 2022

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role

The Study Group on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security (chaired by Professor Tatsujiro Suzuki, Nagasaki University), established by the Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, has published a set of urgent recommendations entitled "Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role.”

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

August 4, 2022

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

August 4, 2022

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The importance of shipping routes thrown up by the Panama Canal

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

UN and its Peace Efforts in the Era of Great Power Rivalry

UN and its Peace Efforts in the Era of Great Power Rivalry

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role

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