Strategy and Deterrence Program (Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit)-Reports and Books

Japan-U.S. and Security Studies Unit

Strategy and Deterrence Program

Reports and Publications

U.S.-Australia-Japan strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in collaboration with the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney, conducted a strategic simulation on strategic crises in the Indo-Pacific region. This simulation focused on two interrelated crises: the Taiwan Strait crisis and d the Korean Peninsula nuclear crisis.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

March 20, 2025

U.S.-Australia-Japan strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Report: Table Top Exercise (TTX) on the Taiwan Strait Crisis

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTX) in Japan, as part of the "Table Top Exercise on the Taiwan Strait Crisis" (FY 2022) project. The exercise was based on a hypothetical Taiwan Strait Crisis scenario developed by U.S. researchers to identify issues that could arise in the event of a crisis across the Taiwan Strait.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

October 1, 2024

Urgent Proposals toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order—Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit—

The Study Group on New Nuclear Arms Control and Disarmament Initiatives (chaired by Professor Tatsujiro Suzuki, Nagasaki University), established by the Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, has published a set of policy recommendations entitled "Urgent Proposals Toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order: Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit.”

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

May 23, 2024

SPF Policy Proposal: Shaping Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China

Sasakawa Peace Foundation's project " Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy toward China" (2020-) aims to deter Chinese military adventurism, maintain a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, continue the current economic prosperity of the United States and Japan, and guide China toward becoming a rules-oriented player in the region. The members of the project have discussed topics such as China's domestic politics and economy and future prospects, export control of sensitive technologies, the security environment in the East Asian region, and challenges to U.S.-Japan alliance cooperation. As a result of this research, we are now issuing policy proposal, "Shaping Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China”.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

February 15, 2024

Urgent Proposal on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water: An Analysis Based on Scenario Planning

The Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) and Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) have published a set of policy recommendations entitled "Urgent Proposal on the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water: An Analysis Based on Scenario Planning.”

By Security Studies Program, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

December 11, 2023

Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —

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 policy recommendations entitled "Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role— In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants.”

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Security Studies Program

May 10, 2023

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

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

By Junichi Araki

January 6, 2023

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