On May 7, 2024, the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation released a video titled “Establishing Facts,” featuring Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law as a panelist. The video discusses the importance of fact-checking, the methods involved, and the mechanisms behind disinformation. Professor Ichihara explained authoritarian disinformation and narratives, addressing future challenges as well. First, […]

On May 2, 2024, a comment of Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law on the Asahi Shimbun article, “Conflict Intensifies Over ‘Russian Law’: Former Soviet Republic Georgia Sees Daily Protests” was published. This article discusses the escalating conflict in Georgia, a former Soviet republic, over a bill regulating organizations receiving foreign funding. […]

On April 22, 2024, a comment of Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law on the Asahi Shimbun article, “Fleeing Oppression: Myanmar Filmmaker’s Self-Documentary Reveals Devastation” was pubished. This article features an interview with Mr. Ko Paw, a prominent Myanmar director and actor, who created the documentary film “Path to Dawn.” This film […]

On April 22, 2024, a comment of Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law on the Asahi Shimbun article, “India’s Transformation Under Modi: The Prime Minister’s Vision of Strong Leadership” was published. The article is based on an interview with Professor Masaki Kondo, Senior Associate Professor at the International Christian University, who is […]

Social networking sites have been overflowing with disinformation in recent years, and it is no longer easy to identify the truth. Disinformation is also fueling conflicts and shaking up democratic society itself. How can we protect our society from disinformation? This intensive seminar invites leading experts in the field of countermeasures against disinformation from Japan […]