Other Publications
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.
Transitional Justice and Argentina [in Burmese]
AbstractThis article highlights the role of women in the Dirty War of Argentina and the way they struggle for transitional justice, which should be the best reference for Myanmar people especially for transitional justice issue since the detainees from several detention centers are still confronting with the brutal violations by the military junta.
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.
Creeping Fear of First Use of Nuclear Weapons: Is President Putin Serious? [in Japanese]
AbstractRegarding the Ukraine crisis, Prof. Akiyama explains the process of nuclear threat by the Russian military.
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.
Bad Debt Losses and Debt Relief: Developments since the Supreme Court Decision in the Case of Industrial Bank of Japan [in Japanese]
AbstractThe article examined examples regarding whether bad debt losses are allowed as deductible expenses under the Corporate Tax Law. Referring to court precedents after the Supreme Court ruling in the case of Industrial Bank of Japan and guidance by the National Tax Agency, the article explained the circumstances on the creditor's side regarding recoverability of debts, special liquidation procedures in debt waiver, and judgments regarding the applicability of charitable deductions.
The use of nuclear weapons is unthinkable under normal circumstances, but… Interview with Prof. Nobumasa Akiyama, Hitotsubashi University [in Japanese]
AbstractProf. Akiyama talks about the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other issues.
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.