Civil-Military Relations Under the Trump Administration｜Community Mediation in BARMM, Philippines

Event Report: The Welcome Reception for Permanent Representatives to NATO
On April 17, 2026, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation hosted a welcome reception in conjunction with the visit to Japan of a delegation of Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council, NATO’s principal political decision-making body. The reception was attended by a wide range of participants from government, industry, and academia, including Mr. Gen Nakatani, Member of the House of Representatives, former Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Japan–U.S.–Europe Parliamentary Conference on Comprehensive Security.
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Strengthening Medical and Social Protection Systems for Women and Children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Our program is supporting the strengthening of integrated protection systems for women and children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Through support for hospital‑based Women and Children Protection Units (WCPUs) and capacity‑building of multidisciplinary professionals, a foundation for survivors to access coordinated medical, psychosocial, social, and legal services is being established.
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Community Mediation as a Pathway to “Peace” — Toward the Restoration of Relationships
Our program is engaged in supporting peacebuilding through community mediation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines, in collaboration with Conciliation Resources. Initial research confirms that mediation practices rooted in local culture and customs play an important role in restoring dialogue and rebuilding relationships within communities.
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IINA: Civil-Military Relations Under the Trump Administration (Part 1) -- Politicians and Military Leaders
Noboru Yamaguchi, Visiting Professor, International University; Editor, IINA
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IINA: Civil-Military Relations under the Trump Administration (Part 2) -- Relations Between Civil Society and the Military: The Debate Over Domestic Policing Actions by the Military
Noboru Yamaguchi, Visiting Professor, International University; Editor, IINA
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IINA: Japan’s Maritime Cluster Seen from a Security Perspective: Toward the Reconstruction of Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry
Yasuhiro Kawakami, Director and Senior Research Fellow, General Affairs and Networking Program, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
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The Trail of the Sasakawa Japan–China Friendship Program (short ver.)
This video was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China (2022), reflecting on the activities of the Sasakawa Japan–China Friendship Program from its establishment to the present day.
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From Vulnerability to Resilience: Security Risks and Livelihoods in Rohingya Camps (Highlights)
This video highlights the international seminar “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Security Risks and Livelihoods in Rohingya Camps,” held on March 15, 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The seminar was organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) in collaboration with Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), and shared key research findings and discussions from policy and practitioner perspectives.
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SPF World Views: Strategic Responses to Cyber Threats in Japan and the World, featuring Chris Inglis, former U.S. National Cyber Director
Today’s digital infrastructure powers almost everything we depend on, from hospitals and energy grids to supply chains, elections, and national security. But, that same infrastructure has become a strategic vulnerability. In this episode of SPF World Views, we're pleased to share the keynote address given by former U.S. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis at the Sasakawa–Yomiuri Global Forum held in Tokyo. Mr. Inglis makes the case that no nation can prevent every cyber-attack, but every nation can build systems that are resilient, defensible, and supported by collaboration across government, industry, and allies.
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