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[Seminar] 2011年12月13日平和構築班によるプレゼン、小山田英治教授による「Global Justice, aid and good governance」の講義

　On December 13th, the Peace Building Group made a presentation to answer “What is the peace for the future?” After the presentation, Mr. Eiji Koyama, a professor of Doshisha University, delivered a lecture on “Global justice, aid and good governance.” First the Peace building group talked about UN Peace Keeping Operations (UNPKO), compared to the ideas of realism and liberalism. The theme was peace by balance of power. After this, the group analyzed peace keeping based on UNPKO. They did this by explaining UNPKO step by step, and talking about issues and activities during the operations. After the presentation, Professor Eiji Koyama gave a lecture about “Global justice, aid and good governance.” Professor Koyama mentioned problems like “reduction poverty” and a variety of developing countries’ problems due to government corruption. Next, he explained what good and bad governance is with some examples based on his experience. Finally, he emphasized rules of good governance in this lecture. (Minshik KIM)

2011-12-15

[Diplomacy] Dialogue with an Ambassador ~Switzerland’s foreign Policy~

The fifth dialogue with an ambassador was held in Sotobori 307 on 14 December 2011 with H.E. Mr. Urs Bucher Ambassador of Switzerland in Japan.
Firstly, welcome remarks made by Professor Mitsutoshi Somura, Dean/Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies of Hosei University. After that Ambassador explained how Switzerland has been a considerable country in Global World, regardless of their small territory. In the dialogue, the ambassador emphasized their specialties; neutrality, direct democracy and soft power.
　After the presentation, there was question- and- answer period and a lot of students asked Ambassador many questions.
(Lena Kondo)

2011-12-14

[Diplomacy]2011年12月7日　国連PKOと日本(内閣府国際平和協力本部事務局長　羽田浩二様)

　12月07日、スカイホールにて内閣府国際平和協力本部事務局長羽田浩二様にご講演いただきました。まず初めに、羽田事務局長は現在の国際的な平和活動のための内閣府国際平和協力本部の取り組みについて、南スーダンの国づくりへの協力を用いてご説明されました。次に、国際的な平和活動の概要として、PKOの歴史上での変遷や、平和活動にあたっての日本の協力展開状況を、現状報告の資料を用いてお話しされました。そして、これからの日本の、PKOへの積極的参加のための法的枠組み等の強化に対する課題をお話しされました。
（平林　聡一朗）

2011-12-10

[Diplomacy] 2011年11月30日　環境外交～気候変動交渉～ (国連大学高等研究所客員教授功刀達朗様)

　On 30 November, Visiting Professor of the UN University Institute of Advanced Studies delivered a lecture. First, he said that unlike traditional diplomacy, multilateral diplomacy on global issues is a sophisticated pursuit of common interests of the entire humanity centering around the UN. Second, he reviewed the evolution of environmental governance since the 1992 Earth Summit by citing important regimes for international cooperation, such as those on climate change, biodiversity, desertification and marshlands. Third, he explained that global warming is one of the most serious issues of this century, which needs to be stabilized before too late. Noting that all countries, whether developed or developing, “share common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities,” he said that unless this basic principle is agreed at the current negotiations in Durban on climate change, an extension of the Kyoto Protocol would be ineffective and meaningless, as Japan, Russia and Canada rightly assert. (Yuna Kitamura)

2011-12-09

[Seminar]12月6日環境班によるプレゼンテーションと藤村建夫様による御講義

　On December 6th, the Environment group made a presentation on the COP17 and Mr. Tatsuo Fujimura, Chairman of the Myanmar-Japan Eco-tourism, delivered us a lecture on the present situation in Myanmar. Firstly, the Environment group explained the transition of the concepts of environment among the international society, the history of the COP, and the challenges of the Kyoto protocol and the COP17. After their presentation, we discussed which the better way is for the next agreement, the top down or the pledge and review. Next, Mr. Fujimura lectured on the situation of politics, economy and eco-tourism in Myanmar. He explained the overview and role of the eco-tourism. And he also mentioned the history, new politics system and situation of economy in Myanmar. (Kana Hashimoto)

2011-12-07

[Seminar]11月29日　「開発経済班の学べる国際貿易講座」とJames Greenさんによるご講義

　On November 29th, the Development and Economy group made a presentation on UNCTAD, and Mr. James made his presentation on the 2011 London riots. Firstly, the group explained the background and activities of the UNCTAD, then Kim gave in details the optimistic view　based on the theory of comparative advantage, and Iijima showed the pessimistic view based on the Keynesian economics. Additionally, Kodatsu mentioned South-South cooperation. After their presentation,　Mr. James, a member of the Daiwa Scholars 2011, came and made his presentation on the London riot in 2011.　He gave us a comprehensive piece of information about the riot. He also emphasized that there were many riots in London historically. (Dona Jung)

2011-12-01

[IntOrg]November 29th “Overview of the World Bank and development reform and future prospects” (Ms. Mika Iwasaki)

　On 29th November 2011, Ms. Mika Iwasaki, a senior communications officer of the World Bank Tokyo office, delivered a lecture. Firstly, she introduced the outlines of the World Bank group such as IBRD and IDA, and the background of the establishment of the World Bank. Then She explained that the World Bank financed Japan in 1950’s and 1960’s. Japan utilized these finance for making power plants and improving infrastructures. She also mentioned the development paradigm shifts and the new approaches as the examples of multi-sector approaches to health. Finally, she referred to the global priority such as agricultures and climate changes. (Mai Kato)

2011-11-30

[Seminar] ＜Autumn Training Camp＞ Discussion towards the Improvement of Seminar Management (November 27th)

　On November 27th, as a part of the training camp programe of the Hasegawa Seminar, we had a discussion on seminar management for the future, and enjoyed hiking and BBQ. In order to improve our seminar, we talked with senior members about the following: comprehensive seminar management, how to manage the seminar class, the next study-tour and seminar camp, and valuation of the class. (Lena Kondo)

2011-11-28

[Seminar]＜Autumn Training Camp＞ Shogo Yoshida Lectured How to Write a Paper (November 26th)

　On November 26th, Shogo Yoshida, one of the members of the Hasegawa Seminar, delivered a lecture on the way to write a paper. Firstly, as an introductory part, I remarked on the essence of the paper such as what research and writing are, the meaning of telling own outcome to someone else, and the flowchart to write own paper. Secondly, as a practical part, I told the following: how to have awareness of the issues, what the themes of own paper and how to form own paper. Thirdly, as an applied part, I mentioned the main points of the valuation bases and what copyright is. Finally, as a Q&A part, some students asked me several question. And we also discussed how we can write much better papers. Though my lecture, I really hope they make more efforts to write papers hardly and highly. (Shogo Yoshida)

2011-11-27

[Diplomacy] British Ambassador David Warren Speaks to Students at Hosei University (November 16th)

　The fifth dialogue with an ambassador was held in the Sky Hall of the Hosei University on 16 November 2011 with H.E. Ambassador David Warren of the United Kingdom to Japan. First of all, Ambassador Warren explained the meaning of his being “Her Britannic Majesty`s Ambassador to Japan.” and how he was carrying out his responsibility to represent the interest of his country. After that, he spoke about the significance of trade liberalization and economic cooperation taking place in East Asia and also mentioned the security situation in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Ambassador Warren emphasized the importance of international cooperation.
Secondly, he explained the economic relationship between Japan and the United Kingdom. After his presentation, Hosei University faculty members including Professors Satoru Mori and Kwon Hoyon, and Associated Professors Alan Meadows and Hiromi Fujishige made their comments. Several students then asked Ambassador Warren questions about the changing British foreign policy, the financial crisis in Europe and other issues. (Saki Sakamoto)

2011-11-26

[NEWS]2011年11月14日長谷川教授、民主党の内閣・外務・防衛合同部門会議にて日本の国際平和活動貢献案を提案

　At the invitation of the chair of a meeting of the combined foreign and defense study groups of the Democratic Party of Japan, Professor Hasegawa attended its meeting on 14 November 2011 held at a conference room of the House of Representatives building at Nagatacho, Tokyo, and presented his views of what Japan can do to contribute effectively to enhance United Nations peace keeping operations. （Yusuke Noda）

11月14日（月）に衆議院議員会館で開かれた民主党による内閣・外務・防衛合同部門会議「PKOに係る勉強会」にて長谷川教授が「日本に求められる国際貢献とは何か」と題した講義を行いました。長谷川教授は37年に渡る国連での経験を基に、法改正における基本的な概念、国連平和活動での概念を説明したのち、国際平和活動における日本の貢献案を提案されました。講義後には、議員の方々との活発な質疑応答が行われました。（近藤れな）

2011-11-25

[IntOrg] Mid-Term Test (November 22nd)

　On November 22nd 2011, the mid-term test of the lecture on the international organization was held in the S407 room. Professor Hasegawa set the essay-type questions on especially the Millennium Development Goals. Through this exam, we recognized the present activities and status of member states, non-governmental organizations and international organizations for the Millennium Development Goals. (Keiki Takemasa)

2011-11-22

[IntOrg]2011年11月15日国連人権理事会の制度構築とUPR(外務省人権人道課長阿部康次様)

　On 15th November 2011, Mr. Kouji Abe, Director of the Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Division of the Foreign Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lectured on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Firstly, He introduced several treaties to protect human rights as universal values. Then he explained the background of the UNHRC and the difference between the UNHRC and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) which is an ancestor of the UNHRC. In his explanation on the institution-building of the UNHRC, he mentioned the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the special procedure in a particular country or theme. And he talked about the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) as a department of human rights in United Nations Secretariat. Finally, in terms of the diplomacy of human rights in Japan, he referred to the importance of dialogues and cooperation on the basis of the positive linkage. (Yukihiko Masuda)

2011-11-16

[Diplomacy]November 9th “The Next Steps: What Lies Ahead for the US-Japan　Relationship”(H.E. James P. Zumwalt)

　On November 9th, H.E. James P. Zumwalt, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Japan, came and made his speech in the Diplomacy class. He delivered the speech on ‘The Next Steps: What lies ahead for the US-Japan Relationship’, after the opening speech by Professor Mori Satoshi, the Chief of the Department of the Global Politics. In his speech, he especially focused on the following three points: security relationship, economic relationship, and people to people relationship. He also told with an emphasis that Japan and United States share common interests and values such as liberal democracy. Following the keynote speech, under the Professor Suzuki’s moderation, Professor Mori and Associate Professor Meadows gave their comments. Then some students asked various questions to Minister Zumwalt. After that, Professor Hasegawa lastly suggested to him, “Sharing common interests are important, but the economy is not everything. Moreover, we should share each other’s uniqueness and respect each other’s position.” (Dona Jung)

2011-11-10

[Seminar] 2011年11月1日新ゼミ生を選抜する面接

　On November 1st, Professor Hasegawa and the seminar members had interviews with candidates for new students of the seminar. Professor and the seminar students asked some questions based on their principles which goes “we recruit students who can take initiatives with a leadership and have good academic skills.” We asked the candidates about papers which they wrote, their awareness of world issues, where they would like to go on a study tour next year, and so forth. They are going to be evaluated by all seminar students and professor with fairness. In the interviews, freshmen answered questions passionately. It was, therefore, the great opportunity to remind what we thought when we had applied to enter the seminar.(Takato Usui)

2011-11-03

[IntOrg]2011年11月1日地域国際機構としてのASEANの進展と課題(長谷川祐弘教授)

　On 1st November 2011, Professor Hasegawa lectured on the status and challenges of the ASEAN with an emphasis on the economic integration. Firstly, he explained the structures and institutions of the ASEAN, and the outcome of various conferences. And he indicated the ASEAN Free Trade Area Agreement concluded in 1993 and the Common Effective Preferential Tariff agreed in 1992 as trends of ASEAN for economic integration. He also mentioned in details the challenges faced by ASEAN. Finally, he explained the differences between Economic Partnership Agreement and Free Trade Agreement in terms of the economic relationships between ASEAN and Japan. (Shogo Yoshida)

2011-11-02

[Diplomacy] 2011年10月26日　日本と中国の外交関係

On October 26 2011, Professor Hasegawa firstly showed us a video about　diplomatic relations between Japan and China in his class on “Foreign　Policy”. Contents of the video were dual diplomacy related to Senkaku　Islands and meetings　between heads of China forces and former heads of　Japanese Self-Defense Forces. Then, Professor Hasegawa’s guest gave　her comment, and students gave their opinion about given questions and　we discussed it. (Jieun Park)

2011-10-28

[IntOrg]2011年10月25日 2010年度MDGs報告書を通じて確認するMDGsの実現可能性(長谷川祐弘教授)

　On October 25, in the international organization class, Prof. Hasegawa gave his lecture on the theme of ‘Millennium Development Goals part 2’. He used the Millennium Development Goals Report 2010 to assess a progress towards the MDGs. By analyzing data and graphs in this report, he ascertained whether the goals are achievable and what are the obstacles. Also, he emphasized that you should not trust the data blindly unless you verify it. finally, he explained the contribution of Japan toward achieving the MDGs. (Dona Jung)

2011-10-27

[NEWS] Evolution of UN Peacekeeping Doctrines

　At the invitation of Mr. Vesselin Popovski, Director of Peace and Governance Programme of the United Nations University, Professor Hasegawa spoke to a group of about 20 graduate students for two hours on 20 October 2011. The students were from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and New Zealand. Half of them were studying for masters degrees, while the rest pursued a six week international course. Upon completion of Professor Hasegawa’s discourse, the students asked many questions and engaged in a lively discussion on how the doctrines, policies and practices of UN peacekeeping operations changed over the past two decades since the end of the Cold War.

2011-10-22

[Diplomacy] 2011年10月19日　国連と日本外交の現状と展望(外務省総合外交政策局参事官宮島昭夫様)

　On 19 October 2011, Mr. Akio Miyajima, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered a lecture in the Sky Hall. Firstly he explained about problems about the United Nations and the world globalizing rapidly, used Ban Ki-moon U.N. Secretary General speech. Secondly, he talked about diplomacy between Japan and UN, and presented the support from each country when the East Japan great earthquake disaster occurred on March 11. Furthermore, He spoke, being related to a speech of Prime Minister Noda, importance of the contribution to the global community as thanks to support. Then, he referred to problems such as the human and finance contribution of Japan to the United Nations, and at last, he advised to students who want to become UN staffs. (Mai Kato)

2011-10-21

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