Other Publications
Sir Adam Roberts rebuffs the view that the West is principally responsible for the crisis in Ukraine [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article is a Burmese translation of “Sir Adam Roberts rebuffs the view that the West is principally responsible for the crisis in Ukraine.” published by The Economist.
Law and Order in China: Its History, Present and Future [in Japanese]
AbstractXi Jinping's rule in the “New Era” emphasizes the rule of law in one aspect, while at the same time advocating the rule of virtue. This paper reviews the legal system that China has historically built and its legal consciousness, and examines the content of the “Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law” currently being proposed.
The Soft Power of South Korea and the birth of the Global Hit “Squid Game”[in Japanese]
AbstractThe reason that Korean contents are turning into worldwide hits is because they confront head-on the pains of contemporary history and the contradictions that exist in modern society and combines social, artistic, and entertainment qualities based on humanity and critical spirit. As Joseph Nye has indicated, democratization is the source of South Korea’s soft power
Bridge-Building Between Two Morals Toward a Common Goal: Words of Popes and U.S. Presidents
AbstractThis essay discusses the divergence between the “idealistic” view of the inhumanity of nuclear weapons and the “realist” views of acknowledging the significance of nuclear weapons in international security in terms of the different ethical systems on which they depend. It argues the possibility of bridging the gap between the two by referring to the interplay of Pope John Paul II and President Reagan on nuclear ethics and deterrence.
Climate Litigation in Europe [in Japanese]
AbstractWhile lawsuits are being filed in Europe to hold corporations responsible for causing climate change as defendants, it is necessary for the state to change the structure of the market in which corporations participate in competition to become more environmentally friendly.
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Visit to Burma and Cambodia’s Internal Challenges [In Burmese]
AbstractThis article addresses the human rights situation in Cambodia and the country’s turn to be ASEAN chairman to solve the Myanmar issue. Moreover, the influence of China on the chairmanship of Cambodia was highlighted as a concern for ASEAN policy implementation.
Why K-pop idol BTS is taking the world by storm [in Japanese]
AbstractTracing the reasons why the K-pop idol BTS is taking the world by storm may help us get closer to the essence of the “BTS era,” which is bringing about tectonic shifts in the world cultural order. This paper examines its essence from the perspectives of history, changes in the digital environment, and even fan clubs.
Repeated Taliban and Women’s Rights [in Burmese]
AbstractIn this article, the author shared the voices and views of Afghanistan women : diplomats, journalists, activists, and students who experienced the terrible suppression of Taliban on women, violating women rights and basic human rights to education and jobs.
The relationship between the Constitution and the law in the light of EU law [in German]
AbstractThe article seeks to establish the relation between “Constitution” and “Law” in the context of european legislation. The piece is part of an issue that gathers the work of both Japanese and German scholars in the field of legal academic research or social science.
Ripples from the Invasion of Ukraine Nobumasa Akiyama, Yasuhiro Matsuda [in Japanese]
AbstractInstead of making a broad argument that only possessing nuclear weapons will deter, it should be approached from major national strategies and goals, to security strategies and necessary equipment.