SPF and ICIMOD launch Glacier to Ocean project ｜The Golden Dome Initiative and Implications for Japan｜Unlocking Impact: Collaborative Insights from the AVPN Northeast Asia Summit 2025

Check out our latest selection of articles and upcoming events.

Europe’s role in Indo-Pacific: Lithuania’s contribution On May 28, SPF and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Japan will hold a public forum featuring Her Excellency Dovilė Šakalienė, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania. Minister Šakalienė will present Lithuania’s newly developed Defense Strategy and share insights on Europe’s evolving role—and Lithuania’s growing engagement—in the Indo-Pacific region. Register Here » Symposium on Creating a Multicultural Society with Foreign Communities Cases from the Philippines, Nepal, and Uzbekistan On June 19, SPF will host a symposium that will explore challenges identified through ongoing efforts and examine initiatives that promote the coexistence of foreign residents in Japan, inviting representatives from three embassies and the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. Register Here »

Strengthening climate resilience from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal
OPRI-SPF and ICIMOD sign Joint Statement of Understanding launching Glacier to Ocean project
The Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have signed a Joint Statement of Understanding launching the Glacier to Ocean project, a transformative initiative connecting the Himalaya and the Bay of Bengal through integrated climate action.
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Unlocking Impact: Collaborative Insights from the AVPN Northeast Asia Summit 2025
SPF participated in this year’s AVPN Northeast Asia Summit at Roppongi Midtown, themed “Transforming Northeast Asia, Transforming the World: Collaborative Solutions for a Sustainable Future.” With over 200 participants from 20 countries, 60 speakers, and 24 sessions, the event showcased the power of collective action for a sustainable future.
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Held Discussions with National Chengchi University
On May 8, SPF’s Strategy and Deterrence Program welcomed Director Wang and a delegation from Taiwan’s National Chengchi University, Institute of International Relations. Alongside Program Director Yamamoto and other researchers, they held in-depth discussions on pressing international issues.
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Held an exchange of views with Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
On May 7, SPF's Strategy and Deterrence Program welcomed Director Yang and delegates from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Together with Executive Director Kanehara and SPF researchers, they held an exchange of views on pressing issues in Japan-China relations.
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Make Shipbuilding Great Again?
Navigating the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry Between Protectionism and Partnership
Lee Sanghoe, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
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Overview and Implications of the “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Plan for the U.S. Mainland
Jun Nagashima (Senior Research Advisor, Nakasone Peace Institute, Lt. Gen, JASDF (Ret.))
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“On the Horizon”: Australia as a Maritime Power in the Indo-Pacific
Thomas Wilkins (Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney/Senior Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute)
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Key Changes in the Russian Military since the Start of the War
Yu Koizumi (Senior Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation)
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