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Think, Do, and Innovate-Tank

A think tank as well as a foundation, SPF believes that both words and actions are key to understanding the challenges of today and forging new paths toward a more harmonious, sustainable, and inclusive future. 
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[Event Report] Sino-America-Japan Track 2.0 Dialogue: Competition and Cooperation
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[Event Report] Sino-America-Japan Track 2.0 Dialogue: Competition and Cooperation

This dialogue brought together more than 30 experts including ambassadors, generals, and professors from the three countries for frank and lively discussions on global and regional security.

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September 9, 2024

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30Aug2024

Reflections on Peace from Imphal 80 Years Later

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31Jul2024

De-radicalization and Reintegration of "Terrorists": Practical Insights from Bangladesh

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04Jul2024

Conversation with world-acclaimed social entrepreneurs – Philippines‘ CARD MRI and WELgee's Initiatives

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01Jul2024

Special Seminar "The Faroe Islands: Bridging Oceans Through Friendly Relations, Trade, and Tourism"

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29May2024

Experiences from NATO and Japan – Women, Peace, and Security in the Defense Sector

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21May2024

Panel discussion with H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary "War or Peace? Security Challenges and Global Outlook"

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Podcasts

SPF World Views: Climate change mitigation and migration in the Maldives, featuring Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam, Vice Chancellor of the Maldives National University

For small island states like the Maldives, rising sea levels and erosion caused by climate change pose an existential threat. In this episode of SPF World Views, we spoke with Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam, Vice Chancellor of the Maldives National University, about joint research conducted by SPF and partners looking into migration within the Maldives to an artificial island near the capital city of Malé.

September 9, 2024
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【Report】The 2nd Asian Statespersons’ Forum (ASF)

Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program of SPF held the 2nd Asian Statespersons’ Forum (ASF) in a closed-door group discussion format from July 26 to 28, 2024, with the aim of deepening mutual understanding and building personal networks among political leaders of Japan and Southeast Asian countries for the long-term peace and security of the Asian community, including Japan.

September 9, 2024
Essays and Commentary

IINA: U.S. LNG Exports and the Impact of Climate Change Measures: How Will the Presidential Election Change Things?

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have pursued a policy of energy de-Russification. In June 2024, the European Union (EU) adopted its 14th round of sanctions against Russia, moving for the first time to restrict imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). These sanctions prohibit the transshipment of Russian LNG within the EU for the purpose of re-export to third countries.

September 9, 2024
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Japan–U.S. Program

Japan–U.S. Program

Acting as a hub of experts and intellectual information to strengthen the Japan–U.S. relationship and maintain regional peace and stability
Security Studies Program

Security Studies Program

Helping to bring peace and stability to Japan and the greater Indo-Pacific region
Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

Providing study abroad scholarships for future leaders in Japan
Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program

Strategic Dialogue and Exchange Program

Building a foundation of trust between Japan, Asia, and the Middle East to fortify solidarity and engender peaceful coexistence
Peacebuilding Program

Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace
Social Innovation Program

Social Innovation Program

Envisioning a society where women in Asia can realize their full potential
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Working toward a future of lasting peace and mutual understanding
The Ocean Policy Research Institute Division of Ocean Vision and Action

The Ocean Policy Research Institute
Division of Ocean Vision and Action

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance
The Ocean Policy Research Institute Division of Island Nations

The Ocean Policy Research Institute
Division of Island Nations

Building mutual trust between Japan and Pacific island nations and promoting peace and prosperity in the region through targeted research and localized projects

Essays and Commentary

Security Studies Program

IINA: U.S. LNG Exports and the Impact of Climate Change Measures: How Will the Presidential Election Change Things?

By Masahide Takahashi, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Institute of Japan

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have pursued a policy of energy de-Russification. In June 2024, the European Union (EU) adopted its 14th round of sanctions against Russia, moving for the first time to restrict imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). These sanctions prohibit the transshipment of Russian LNG within the EU for the purpose of re-export to third countries.

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September 9, 2024

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Security Studies Program

SPF China Observer: Current State of Nuclear Capability of the People’s Liberation Army: A Comparison with Russia’s “De-escalation” Strategy

As of writing this article (May 2024), more than two years have passed since Russia’s launch of its invasion of Ukraine (Ukrainian war), showing no sign of the end of the war. One remarkable point about this war is Russia’s frequent nuclear blackmail against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine, suggesting the possibility of limited use of nuclear weapons.

By Captain Keitaro Ushirogata, Senior Research Fellow, JMSDF Command and Staff College

September 4, 2024
Security Studies Program

IINA: Three Results from the Washington NATO Summit and Future Actions -The Challenges Facing the NATO Value Community and Japan's Challenges in Evolving its Global Approach-

NATO is a political and military alliance that ensures the freedom and security of its member countries, and the preamble to the North Atlantic Treaty reads that it is also a community based on the common values of individual freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. To date, in order to ensure its effectiveness as a collective defense organization, NATO has continued to use the opportunities presented by summits and strategic concept development to address change through new plans, strategies, and challenges.

By Jun Nagashima, Senior Research Advisor, Nakasone Peace Institute, Lt. Gen, JASDF (Ret.)

September 3, 2024
Ocean Policy Research Inst (Division of Ocean Vision and Action)

[OPRI Perspectives] One year since the start of "treated water" discharge - Where the fishing industry is now and where it is going

August 24 marked one year since the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which manages the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, began discharging "treated water" stored at the plant into the ocean. One year after the start of the discharge, how are exports and prices of Japanese marine products faring? This report analyzes export and price trends, and discusses measures to ensure the safety of the discharge of treated water into the ocean and to gain the trust and development of Japan's fisheries industry both domestically and internationally

By Yuki Kobayashi, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

August 26, 2024
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Security Studies Program

Webinar SPF China Observer, July 10, 2024

This recent installment of the SPF China Observer discussion series explores topics related to the PLA's nuclear arsenal. The speaker of this session was Keitaro Ushirogata, the JMSDF Commandant Staff College Senior Research Fellow/ Captain and author of the above article. The discussant was SPF Program Director Katsuya Yamamoto.

September 4, 2024
Webinar SPF China Observer, July 10, 2024
War or Peace? Security Challenges and Global Outlook (May 21, 2024)
Security Studies Program

War or Peace? Security Challenges and Global Outlook (May 21, 2024)

The Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in cooperation with the Embassy of Hungary in Japan, was pleased to host a panel discussion with H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.

As a keynote speaker, H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó addressed today's global security challenges and prospects from the perspective of Hungary, which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its NATO membership. Dr. Yoko Iwama, Professor at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), and Tsuneo “Nabe” Watanabe, SPF Senior Fellow, joined as panelists.

August 8, 2024
Seeking Peace: The State of Peace Mediation Support (April 22, 2024)
Peacebuilding Program

Seeking Peace: The State of Peace Mediation Support (April 22, 2024)

On April 22, 2024, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation held a seminar on Peace Mediation Support. Members of the international NGO network "Mediation Support Network (MSN)" participated, along with representatives from regions that have received mediation support, such as the Basque Country in Spain and southern Thailand, who shared their experiences and the impact of these interventions.

August 6, 2024
Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF
Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)

Solving Problems, Deepening Ties, Working Together: SPF's Pacific Island Nations Program

As a fellow Pacific maritime nation, Japan has always had close ties with Pacific island nations. Since the establishment of the Pacific Island Nations Fund in 1989, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, as a private organization, has worked to encourage exchange, foster human resource development, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. Learn more about the history of this program and the work that we are carrying out with partners across the region.

July 5, 2024
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Reports and Publications

First comprehensive study on assessing awareness about heavy metal contamination in Chattogram, Bangladesh

First comprehensive study on assessing awareness about heavy metal contamination in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Webinar series: Lessons from Inclusive Recoveries in Post-disaster Japan For Ukrainian Recovery

Webinar series: Lessons from Inclusive Recoveries in Post-disaster Japan For Ukrainian Recovery
Urgent Proposals toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order—Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit—

Urgent Proposals toward Sustaining Non-Use of Nuclear Arms and Maintenance of Nuclear Order—Ahead of the 2024 Japan-U.S. Summit—
G7 and G20 Digital Gender Gap Engagement

G7 and G20 Digital Gender Gap Engagement
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