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Private sector facilitates support in Japan for people displaced from Ukraine<br>Support Center for Refugees Japan (Support-R) to open on May 19, 2022

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Private sector facilitates support in Japan for people displaced from Ukraine
Support Center for Refugees Japan (Support-R) to open on May 19, 2022

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Citizen's Network for Global Activities (CINGA), and Forum for Refugees Japan (FRJ), are pleased to announce the opening of the Support Center for Refugees Japan (Support-R) in Tokyo on May 19, 2022.

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27Apr

SPF China Observer: "Draw a Clear Line with Putin’s Russia"

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22Apr

Ocean Forum “Japan-Norway Cooperation in the Maritime Sector: Reflections on its Expansion and Deepening”

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29Mar

The state, Islam and religious minorities in Turkey

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16Mar

Women’s Empowerment in Egypt: Initiatives and Challenges

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16Mar

Online Pre-Event “Towards the Our Ocean Conference in Palau - Updates and Perspectives"

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14Mar

Ocean Forum “Tonga Relief Appeal for Our Future”

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11Mar

SPF-IFAT Webinar: Ukraine Crisis and International Prospects - Perspectives from Japan, Perspectives from Europe -

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28Feb

Webinar: Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022

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Essays and Commentary

IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups

Conflict and authoritarianism are closely linked, with 75% of conflicts on the African continent occurring in authoritarian regimes. In Africa, strong authoritarian regimes have been established to unite and save countries facing poor economic growth right after independence from colonialism. This was most conspicuous in the 1980s. Three decades later, authoritarian regimes have returned, but many are now suffering from economic failures and unable to properly govern to accommodate their rapidly growing populations.

May 16, 2022

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How to Confront Perpetrators of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Discussions on Rehabilitation Programs and Systems

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) held an online conference as a pre-event for the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Kyoto Congress) on March 5, 2021.

May 13, 2022

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Dr. Toshihiro Nakayama, Professor at Keio University

The Japan-U.S. Program at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Toshihiro Nakayama, professor at Keio University.

May 12, 2022

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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

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

Asia and Middle East Program

Peacebuilding Program

Gender Investment and Innovation Program

Envisioning a society where women in Asia can realize their full potential

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Working toward a future of lasting peace and mutual understanding

The Ocean Policy Research Institute

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance

Pacific Island Nations Program

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

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IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups

By Koji Sakane

Conflict and authoritarianism are closely linked, with 75% of conflicts on the African continent occurring in authoritarian regimes. In Africa, strong authoritarian regimes have been established to unite and save countries facing poor economic growth right after independence from colonialism. This was most conspicuous in the 1980s. Three decades later, authoritarian regimes have returned, but many are now suffering from economic failures and unable to properly govern to accommodate their rapidly growing populations.

IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 1): The Emergence of Russia and China amid the Decline of the West

The United Nations General Assembly voted on March 2 to demand an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an immediate withdrawal of all troops. Among 193 member states, 141 voted in favor of the motion, five against and 35 abstained.

By Koji Sakane

May 10, 2022

Security Studies Program

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project: Working Paper Vol. 10】 China and the New Role for Economic Security in the US-Japan Alliance

The US-Japan alliance sits at a crucial historical juncture as globalization recedes and China’s international stature grows, with technological and geoeconomic competition at the core. The world is shifting from a technoglobalist-oriented economic and innovation framework premised on reducing barriers to trade, investment, and supply chain development amid harmonized multilateral standards.

By James L. Schoff

May 2, 2022

Security Studies Program

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project: Working Paper Vol. 9】 A New Conception of Roles and Missions: Japan SDF as the Elite “Inside Force”

The shifting balance of economic and military power in Asia requires an urgent revision of the roles and missions and the specialization of labor within the U.S.-Japan alliance. Yet there appears to be little interest in either Washington or Tokyo for serious dialogue on these topics.

By Eric Heginbotham

May 2, 2022

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Asia and Middle East Program

Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022 (February 28, 2022)

At this Forum, we would like to explain the detail of what we call the “Japan Center for Engagement and Remedy on Business and Human Rights,” and hear opinion and comments from experts.

March 23, 2022

Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022 (February 28, 2022)

Ocean Policy Research Institute

Online Pre-Event “Towards the Our Ocean Conference in Palau - Updates and Perspectives" (March 16)

The Republic of Palau will host the Our Oceans Conference (OOC) on April 13-14, 2022. The OOC in Palau has been held since 2016 in various countries to promote dialogue, coalition building, and collaboration toward a sustainable ocean, and this will be the seventh meeting in Palau.

March 16, 2022

Ocean Policy Research Institute

Tonga Relief Appeal for Our Future (187th Ocean Forum) (March 14, 2022)

The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai undersea volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga erupted on January 15, 2022, triggering a tsunami and causing an enormous disaster that affected more than 80% of the country’s population.

March 14, 2022

Asia and Middle East Program

Harmony in Diversity: Learning from Filipino Migrants’ Experiences (Dec. 18, 2021)

This symposium aimed to raise awareness and knowledge of the current situation of migrants in Japan and raise awareness to multi-cultural coexistence.

March 14, 2022

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Reports and Publications

Strengthening Japan’s Defense Diplomacy: An SPF Policy Proposal

"Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers No.27" is now available.

Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit 2.0

Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit

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Featured News

Private sector facilitates support in Japan for people displaced from UkraineSupport Center for Refugees Japan (Support-R) to open on May 19, 2022

Latest Events

SPF China Observer: "Draw a Clear Line with Putin’s Russia"

Ocean Forum “Japan-Norway Cooperation in the Maritime Sector: Reflections on its Expansion and Deepening”

The state, Islam and religious minorities in Turkey

Women’s Empowerment in Egypt: Initiatives and Challenges

Online Pre-Event “Towards the Our Ocean Conference in Palau - Updates and Perspectives"

Ocean Forum “Tonga Relief Appeal for Our Future”

SPF-IFAT Webinar: Ukraine Crisis and International Prospects - Perspectives from Japan, Perspectives from Europe -

Webinar: Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022

Latest News

IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups

How to Confront Perpetrators of Domestic Violence and Abuse Discussions on Rehabilitation Programs and Systems

Dr. Toshihiro Nakayama, Professor at Keio University

Programs

Japan–U.S. Program

Security Studies Program

Asia and Middle East Program

Peacebuilding Program

Gender Investment and Innovation Program

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

The Ocean Policy Research Institute

Pacific Island Nations Program

Essays and Commentary

IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups

Latest News

IINA: “Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 1): The Emergence of Russia and China amid the Decline of the West

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project: Working Paper Vol. 10】 China and the New Role for Economic Security in the US-Japan Alliance

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project: Working Paper Vol. 9】 A New Conception of Roles and Missions: Japan SDF as the Elite “Inside Force”

Videos

Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022 (February 28, 2022)

Online Pre-Event “Towards the Our Ocean Conference in Palau - Updates and Perspectives" (March 16)

Tonga Relief Appeal for Our Future (187th Ocean Forum) (March 14, 2022)

Harmony in Diversity: Learning from Filipino Migrants’ Experiences (Dec. 18, 2021)

Reports and Publications

Strengthening Japan’s Defense Diplomacy: An SPF Policy Proposal

"Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers No.27" is now available.

Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit 2.0

Gender Lens Incubation and Acceleration (GLIA) Toolkit

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Private sector facilitates support in Japan for people displaced from Ukraine
Support Center for Refugees Japan (Support-R) to open on May 19, 2022

How to Confront Perpetrators of Domestic Violence and Abuse
Discussions on Rehabilitation Programs and Systems