Publications
Lies of Plausible Claims are Problematic [in Japanese]
AbstractThe article suggests that Russian government propaganda may have considerable influence in Japan. One example is the mainstream view in Japan of the purpose of the invasion of Ukraine (that Russia invaded to prevent NATO membership of Ukraine), which implies the possibility that Japanese are taking the Russian government's claims at face value.
Women’s Education under the rule of Taliban [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article points out the reaction and management of Taliban on the education of women, which is addressed as just reason to keep their position and just a promise to let the international community know that they are trying to take care of the women’s rights issue.
Silent Strike [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article is mainly about the silent strike which was staged by thousands of people across Myanmar to continue with anti-coup resistance. As a nationwide silent strike, the latest act of resistance against the military became the loudest shout of Myanmar people.
What does the Underscoring of Democracy Indicate? [in Japanese]
AbstractProf. Ichihara analyzes the problems inherent in the Biden administration's shift to a focus on democracy as U.S. international power is reduced. The article addresses the problems revealed in the Biden administration's "foreign policy for the middle class," probability for the democratic agenda to be politicized, and the deterioration of credibility brought about by the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, noting the importance of the Indo-Pacific region regarding democracy advocacy as well.
John Mearsheimer on Why the West is principally responsible for the Ukrainian crisis [in Burmese]
AbstractThis is a Myanmarese translation of original English article,“John Mearsheimer on Why the West is principally responsible for the Ukrainian crisis”published in The Economist.
Internet Outage and Freedom of Expression
AbstractAlthough the internet is a source of information and access to it represents the ability of the majority all over the world, including both young and old people, to enjoy the essence of freedom of speech, in some parts of the world people are struggling with the shutdown of the internet. In the wake of the February 1, 2021 coup, Myanmar was hit by a nationwide internet outage.
Can Cambodia’s ‘win-win policy’ work for crisis-hit Myanmar?
AbstractThe article relates Cambodia’s “win-win policy” in the context of the relations between PM Hun Sen and the current military governing power of Myanmar.
Dissidents.org: the stories
AbstractThe project Dissidents.org is a collection of interviews with activists from around the world who are advocating for freedom and democracy, but also exposing their own stories and real-life experiences.
Capital Corrosivo: el caso chileno
AbstractThis publication is the result of FPP’s research on investments and projects conducted by authoritarian states’ companies within the Chilean territory. Conclusions point to the role of institutions to prevent corrosive effects. It also presents recommendations to other Latin American countries.
The Development of Human Rights Diplomacy without Arbitrariness
AbstractPopulism within countries, influence-operations by authoritarian states, and innovations in information technology have weakened human rights norms and rapidly mainstreamed human rights diplomacy.