Democracy Turning Its Back on the International Order: Can Pride and Strategy for Global Engagement Be Recovered?
An article based on a roundtable discussion that Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law participated in, “Democracy Turning Its Back on the International Order: Can Pride and Strategy for Global Engagement Be Recovered?” was published in the January 31, 2024 issue of Gaiko. The article discusses the direction we should take in light of ongoing political divisions and conflicts in Western countries, continued support for Ukraine, information warfare during the conflict, the challenges faced by global democracies, and the confrontation with China. Professor Ichihara stated that the United States is failing to maintain any of the requirements of a hegemonic power. She emphasized the need to reconsider the significance of the United States and to rebuild its foreign and security policies accordingly, in addition to discussing the outlook for the situation in Ukraine. She also mentioned the media cooperation agreement signed between China and Russia, stressing that measures against disinformation should be implemented through international cooperation. Finally, she highlighted the importance of Japan’s diplomacy, emphasizing the need for proactive efforts to maintain and establish freedom in Asia.
