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W20 Series: Leveraging Women's Untapped Potential to Accerelate Inclusive and Sustainable Future

Women 20 (W20) Second International Meeting

Women20 (W20) Second International Meeting was held in India. The article reports on the W20 activities in the meeting, and the contributions from W20 delegates from G20 countires and the EU.

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28Jun2023

(In Misawa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: The Chinese People's Liberation Army under the Xi Jinping Regime

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21Jun2023

(In Yokosuka) Community Conversations Seminar Series: Shaping and Operationalizing Joint Strategies and Readiness: Challenges for Japan’s Defense Planning

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19Jun2023

New form of capitalism in Japan and the Nordic vision: Part 3 – Childcare and Family Policy

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09Jun2023

(In Okinawa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: International Relations from the Margins: Okinawa-Taiwan Relations Revisited

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18May2023

(In Fussa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: Alliance Politics in an Age of Great Power Rivalry: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

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11May2023

Symposium: The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk

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Essays and Commentary

Japan U.S. Alliance Study: Wariness of China-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: China May Accelerate Its Nuclear Arms Expansion

This article will first give an overview of the structure of FBRs and look into the background to China’s procurement of a large amount of uranium from Russia. Referring to the minutes of the U.S. Congress, it will also examine the risk of China-Russia nuclear cooperation being linked to China’s nuclear arms expansion. Lastly, it will discuss the impact of China’s nuclear arms expansion on the international community and what response is necessary.

May 31, 2023

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The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk (May 11, 2023)

The Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) held a symposium at the SPF International Conference Hall. In advance of the G7 Summit, the panelists discussed what the G7 should consider regarding the protection of nuclear facilities in wartime, the advancement of nuclear disarmament, and Japan's role in this process.

May 31, 2023

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Presenting “Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —” policy recommendations to directors of international organizations

On May 22, 2023, a representative from SPF's Security Studies Program presented these policy recommendations entitled “Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —” to directors of international organizations and governments during the annual meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM).

May 30, 2023

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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

Security Studies Program

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

Scholarship Program

Providing study abroad scholarships for future leaders in Japan

Asia and Middle East Program

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

Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace

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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Security Studies Program

Japan U.S. Alliance Study: Wariness of China-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: China May Accelerate Its Nuclear Arms Expansion

By Yuki Kobayashi, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

This article will first give an overview of the structure of FBRs and look into the background to China’s procurement of a large amount of uranium from Russia. Referring to the minutes of the U.S. Congress, it will also examine the risk of China-Russia nuclear cooperation being linked to China’s nuclear arms expansion. Lastly, it will discuss the impact of China’s nuclear arms expansion on the international community and what response is necessary.

IINA: The Meaning of the Meeting of Kishida and Modi: Developments and Issues in Collaboration between Japan and India as the Holders of the G7 Presidency and the G20 Presidency

The news of the visit to India by Prime Minister Kishida on March 20 attracted attention in a variety of senses. Firstly, there is the point that the plan to visit India was revealed immediately after Foreign Minister Hayashi skipped the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi on March 2, giving the need to attend a Diet session as the reason.

By Toru Ito, Professor, Department of International Relations & Graduate School of Security Studies, National Defense Academy of Japan

May 29, 2023

Security Studies Program

IINA: NATO Enlargement and the Question of Applying Article 5 −New Domains as Japan's Security Challenges−

On April 4, 2023, the 74th anniversary of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty’s entry into force, Finland became the 31st member of NATO. Sweden, which applied at the same time as its neighbor, is widely expected to be the 32nd.

By Jun Nagashima, Director, Japan Institute for Space and Security (JISS) Lt. Gen, JASDF (Ret.)

May 22, 2023

Security Studies Program

IINA: Developing Relations Between South Korea and Australia: Seoul’s Integration into U.S. Ally Military Network

“Finally it happened,” said a former Australian Air Force official who the author spoke with during a trip to Australia in early November last year. “Finally, the ROK Air Force participated.”

By Kohtaro Ito, Senior Research Fellow, Canon Institute for Global Studies

May 18, 2023

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Security Studies Program

The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk (May 11, 2023)

The Security Studies Program of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) held a symposium at the SPF International Conference Hall. In advance of the G7 Summit, the panelists discussed what the G7 should consider regarding the protection of nuclear facilities in wartime, the advancement of nuclear disarmament, and Japan's role in this process.

May 31, 2023

The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk (May 11, 2023)

SPF Introduction Video

Sasakawa Peace Foundation｜Think, Do, and Innovate-Tank

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation is a Think, Do, and Innovate-Tank that envisions a world that can transcend the differences that separate us. We are dedicated to working toward a more harmonious, sustainable, and inclusive future, made possible only through the efforts of the global community and generations to come. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.spf.org/en/

May 18, 2023

Peacebuilding Program

(With subtitles) A Conversation with the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation was thrilled to welcome the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, world leader, and steadfast advocate for women’s rights, for a conversation with Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.

May 18, 2023

SPF Now

Interview with Commodore Peter Olive of the Defence, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

SPF recently welcomed the Futures team from the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC), a think tank affiliated with the U.K. Ministry of Defence, back to the foundation to discuss the team’s work toward creating the newest Global Strategic Trends (GST) report. SPF Senior Research Fellow Ippeita Nishida spoke with the Head of Futures and Strategic Analysis for DCDC, Commodore Peter Olive, about the relevance of the GST in the face of unexpected shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as his thoughts on the shifting dynamics across the strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific looking toward the next 30 years.

May 18, 2023

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Reports and Publications

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

WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework

Stakeholder Research for Successful Investment in South East Asia

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

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Featured News

W20 Series: Leveraging Women's Untapped Potential to Accerelate Inclusive and Sustainable Future

Latest Events

(In Misawa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: The Chinese People's Liberation Army under the Xi Jinping Regime

(In Yokosuka) Community Conversations Seminar Series: Shaping and Operationalizing Joint Strategies and Readiness: Challenges for Japan’s Defense Planning

New form of capitalism in Japan and the Nordic vision: Part 3 – Childcare and Family Policy

(In Okinawa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: International Relations from the Margins: Okinawa-Taiwan Relations Revisited

(In Fussa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: Alliance Politics in an Age of Great Power Rivalry: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

Symposium: The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk

Latest News

Japan U.S. Alliance Study: Wariness of China-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: China May Accelerate Its Nuclear Arms Expansion

The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk (May 11, 2023)

Presenting “Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Japan’s Role — In Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants —” policy recommendations to directors of international organizations

Programs

Japan–U.S. Program

Security Studies Program

Scholarship 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

Japan U.S. Alliance Study: Wariness of China-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: China May Accelerate Its Nuclear Arms Expansion

Latest News

IINA: The Meaning of the Meeting of Kishida and Modi: Developments and Issues in Collaboration between Japan and India as the Holders of the G7 Presidency and the G20 Presidency

IINA: NATO Enlargement and the Question of Applying Article 5 −New Domains as Japan's Security Challenges−

IINA: Developing Relations Between South Korea and Australia: Seoul’s Integration into U.S. Ally Military Network

Videos

The Crisis in Ukraine and Potential Nuclear Risk (May 11, 2023)

Sasakawa Peace Foundation｜Think, Do, and Innovate-Tank

(With subtitles) A Conversation with the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton

Interview with Commodore Peter Olive of the Defence, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

Reports and Publications

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

WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework

Stakeholder Research for Successful Investment in South East Asia

Defense Diplomacy of Japan Air Self-Defense Force

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