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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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IINA: Dissecting Russia’s Operational Art in Ukraine: How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare
Essays and Commentary

IINA: Dissecting Russia’s Operational Art in Ukraine: How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare

How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare

Much remains unknown about the quality and quantity of Russian and Ukrainian troops, weapons, and ammunition—as well as the matériel supplied by other countries in support of Ukraine—so a detailed analysis will need to be conducted by future researchers. In the hope of contributing to such analysis, though, I will offer an examination of the ends, ways, means—the main elements of operational art—as well as the risks identified by Moscow in its decision to launch its invasion.

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September 27, 2022

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29Sep

Ukraine Crisis and Turkish Foreign Policy

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21Sep

SPF China Observer: "Observations on Lack of Transparency in China’s Nuclear Arms Expansion"

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20Sep

Community-based Activities and Governance for Seascape Restoration

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14Sep

Ocean Forum "The First Port Call of the 'Statsraad Lehmkuhl' in Asia and the 'UN Decade of Ocean Science': What We Must Do to Correct the Knowledge Divide in Ocean Science"

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09Sep

International Symposium “Sustainable Blue Economies -Challenges and Future Perspectives for Palau”

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05Sep

One year after the fall of Kabul: The current situation in Afghanistan and future prospects

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26Aug

8/26 TICAD 8 Official Side Event - Policy dialogues on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development for blue economies in Africa - Regional cooperation and international partnership

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14Jul

Unraveling Layers of Masculinity

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30Jun

UN Ocean Conference Side Event “High Level Policy Dialogues on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture for Blue Economies in Africa - Regional cooperation and international partnership”

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Essays and Commentary

IINA: The dysfunctional NPT and Japan’s role in rebuilding a nuclear disarmament regime

This paper examines the limitations of the consensus method by analyzing the revision process of the final consensus document while accounting for the arguments of each country. Finally, it will discuss the necessary next steps and the role Japan can play in rebuilding the NPT regime.

September 27, 2022
Essays and Commentary

China Observer: Challenges for China Posed by the Ukraine War

The war initiated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still going on. At this point, it is not possible to predict how this war will end, so it is probably premature to draw lessons for China and come to any conclusion. Still, it can be said that Russia’s aggression and the international community’s reaction have presented many issues for China. This article will discuss the challenges China is facing in light of the Ukraine war, focusing on its impact on China’s “reunification” with Taiwan.

September 22, 2022
Ocean Newsletter

Ocean Newsletter No. 531 of OPRI (Ocean Policy Research Institute) is now available.

September 20, 2022
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Programs

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
Asia and Middle East Program

Asia and Middle East Program
Peacebuilding Program

Peacebuilding Program
Gender Investment and Innovation Program

Gender Investment and 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

The Ocean Policy Research Institute

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance
Pacific Island Nations Program

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

Essays and Commentary

Security Studies Program

IINA: Dissecting Russia’s Operational Art in Ukraine: How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare

By Yasuhiro Kawakami, Senior Research Fellow, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare

Much remains unknown about the quality and quantity of Russian and Ukrainian troops, weapons, and ammunition—as well as the matériel supplied by other countries in support of Ukraine—so a detailed analysis will need to be conducted by future researchers. In the hope of contributing to such analysis, though, I will offer an examination of the ends, ways, means—the main elements of operational art—as well as the risks identified by Moscow in its decision to launch its invasion.

Read more
September 27, 2022

Latest News

Security Studies Program

IINA: The dysfunctional NPT and Japan’s role in rebuilding a nuclear disarmament regime

This paper examines the limitations of the consensus method by analyzing the revision process of the final consensus document while accounting for the arguments of each country. Finally, it will discuss the necessary next steps and the role Japan can play in rebuilding the NPT regime.

By Yuki Kobayashi, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

September 27, 2022
Security Studies Program

China Observer: Challenges for China Posed by the Ukraine War

The war initiated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still going on. At this point, it is not possible to predict how this war will end, so it is probably premature to draw lessons for China and come to any conclusion. Still, it can be said that Russia’s aggression and the international community’s reaction have presented many issues for China. This article will discuss the challenges China is facing in light of the Ukraine war, focusing on its impact on China’s “reunification” with Taiwan.

By Ichiro Inoue (Professor, Graduate School of Policy Studies, Kwansei Gakuin University)

September 22, 2022
Security Studies Program

IINA: Hybrid warfare in a Taiwan contingency

Concern about a contingency related to Taiwan has grown rapidly since last year. As a mental exercise, this paper will consider what could happen in the event of a Taiwan contingency based on the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and China's future warfare plans.

By Jun Osawa, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

September 7, 2022
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Ocean Policy Research Institute

Interview on the Ocean's Future | White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy 2022

“No Healthy Planet Without a Healthy Ocean.”

In this opening interview for the 2022 White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy, Peter Thomson, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, discusses mankind’s role in the future of the ocean. Joining him are interviewers Yuri Takeda, Environmental Journalist, and Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.

July 22, 2022
Interview on the Ocean's Future | White Paper on the Oceans and Ocean Policy 2022
Training Future Women Politicians in Japan: Academy for Gender Parity and SPF
Peacebuilding Program

Training Future Women Politicians in Japan: Academy for Gender Parity and SPF

The Academy for Gender Parity and SPF recently held a training workshop for aspiring women politicians. Japan ranks 147th out of 156 countries in women’s political empowerment according to the Global Gender Gap Report, and women still make up a small percentage of elected officials and candidates in Japan. This training tackles the gender gap head on by developing future women leaders.

July 21, 2022
Engagement & Remedy Forum for Responsible Business Conduct 2022 (February 28, 2022)
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
Online Pre-Event “Towards the Our Ocean Conference in Palau - Updates and Perspectives" (March 16)
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
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Reports and Publications

<Urgent Recommendations> Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Challenges in the Civilian Use of Nuclear Energy and Japan’s Role
Gender Equality in Asia-Pacific

Gender Equality in Asia-Pacific
Strengthening Japan’s Defense Diplomacy: An SPF Policy Proposal

Strengthening Japan’s Defense Diplomacy: An SPF Policy Proposal

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