Future of Russian energy exports under sanctions｜Asia Women Impact Fund Social Impact Report｜SPF China Observer videos

Asia Women Impact Fund
Social Impact Report 2023- Impact outcomes on women as end beneficiaries
SPF created the Asia Women Impact Fund (AWIF) in 2017 and this report unveils the positive outcomes for end beneficiaries and the impact that AWIF has had on women. This report aims to serve as another important data point that continues to promote and substantiate the benefits of Gender Lens Investing (GLI) in Asia and beyond.
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The Problems of Nuclear Energy Use by Japan Raised Again by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Yuki Kobayashi, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
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Current Status and Challenges for Japan’s Strategic Communications based on the National Defense Strategy: Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Yasuhiro Kawakami, Director and Senior Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
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The Future of Russian Energy Exports under Sanctions
Masahide Takahashi, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Institute of Japan
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Why do we need women's perspectives? Female Foreign Ministers of Japan and Indonesia Talk
On December 16, 2023, SPF hosted a seminar discussing the importance of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and the potential for collaboration between Japan and ASEAN. For more insights on the seminar check out the full video of the seminar below.
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Proposals by Japanese and U.S. Experts: What is a Realistic and Effective Strategy toward China?
This video shows the discussions that were held during the public seminar entitled ‘Proposals by Japanese and U.S. Experts: What is a Realistic and Effective Strategy toward China?’ where security and economic experts from Japan and the U.S. shared their views on their collaborative project that resulted in the publication of policy proposals.
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China’s fast breeder reactor begins operation: Possibility of accelerating nuclear arms race
This recent installment of the SPF China Observer discussion series explores the background and current stages of China's fast breeder reactor development. The speaker of this session was SPF Research Fellow Yuki Kobayashi, and the discussant was SPF Senior Research Fellow Katsuya Yamamoto.
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China’s Annexation of Remote Islands Through Selective Use of Cognitive Warfare & Armed Force
This recent installment of the SPF China Observer discussion series explores topics such as China's approach to Taiwan, Taiwan's military capabilities and the situation regarding Taiwan’s remote islands. The speaker of this session was Rira Momma, professor at Takushoku University and the discussant was SPF Senior Research Fellow Katsuya Yamamoto.
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