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Sasakawa Peace Foundation English Newsletter
September Issue (NE19-05)

Welcome to the September Issue of the SPF English Newsletter, a monthly round-up of English information about news, events, and research from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF).

Featured articles and announcements

1. VIDEO: SPF China Observer ー A new U.S.-China Cold War? A look at China’s true intentions

2. PUBLICATION: English Edition of the "Ocean White Paper 2019" now available

3. NEWS: Confronting novel challenges in a new nuclear age: A U.S. perspective on deterrence and disarmament in the 21st century

4. NEWS: Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs of Iran, visits SPF

5. NEWS: The latest from the “Ocean Forum” lecture series

1. VIDEO: SPF China Observer ー A new U.S.-China Cold War? A look at China’s true intentions

SPF hosted a public forum entitled “SPF China Observer: A new U.S.-China Cold War? A look at China’s true intentions.” From escalating trade frictions to technological competition, the ongoing confrontation between the U.S. and China continues to affect not only economic relations, but also spans into the security and political realms as well. Given these circumstances, what are China’s ultimate objectives, and how will the country act moving forward? To address these questions and more, the forum assembled a panel of specialists in Chinese politics, economics, society, diplomacy, and security for in-depth discussions.

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2. PUBLICATION: English Edition of the "Ocean White Paper 2019" now available

The Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI-SPF) is pleased to present the English edition of the "White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy in Japan 2019," featuring selected articles by OPRI-SPF researchers and other experts. This is the second time the report has been made available in English, and the featured articles all aim to contribute to comprehensive and cross-sectoral efforts relating to ocean problems both in Japan and abroad and to provide information on recent trends and information on ocean issues.

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3. NEWS: Confronting novel challenges in a new nuclear age: A U.S. perspective on deterrence and disarmament in the 21st century

The Japan–U.S. Program recently published a new book entitled The End of Nuclear Forgetting: Revival of Nuclear Weapons, featuring in-depth analysis aiming to address the reality of nuclear weapons in modern international relations from a Japanese perspective. As part of the book launch, SPF held an expert seminar, which included a special panel discussion with Frank A. Rose, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance; and M. Elaine Bunn, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy, who considered the issues surrounding U.S. deterrence and disarmament strategy.
News article>>
Event video>>
For more about the book (Japanese only)>>

4. NEWS: Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs of Iran, visits SPF

Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice President for Women and Family Affairs of Iran, recently visited SPF to discuss the successful outcomes from the joint research project focusing on women entrepreneurs in Iran and Japan, the state of women's empowerment in Iran, as well as international tensions.
SPF Now interview>>
Women, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment>>

5. NEWS: The latest from the "Ocean Forum" lecture series

"Sustainable Fisheries and Reform to Fisheries Law – Issues Surrounding Japan's Fisheries Industry and Hopes for the Future"
Lecture by Mr. Shigeto Hase, Director-General of the Fisheries Agency
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"Marine ecosystems and material circulation in the Arctic region – Changes from the past to the present"
Lecture by Dr. Naomi Harada, director of the Earth Surface System Research Center at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

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