イベント Japan-US International Workshop

Co-sponsored by Center for Global Partnership, Pugwash USA, Pugwash Japan.
Organized by Institute for International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University

タイトル
Reducing Threats Posed by Nuclear Weapons :
Possible Cooperation between Japan and the United States

January 24-25, 2009
Meiji Gakuin University , Main Building , Conference Hall

Program

January 24 (Sat)
9:00
Opening Session		 ◆Opening Remark◆
Prof. Takeshi HARA（Director, Institute for International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University)
◆Keynote Speeches◆
Amb. Rolf EKEUS（Chair, Swedish Pugwash)
Prof. Mitsuru KUROSAWA（Professor, Osaka Jogakuin College)
10：15　Coffee Break
10:30
Session 1:
Raising Awareness of Threats Posed by Nuclear Weapons		 Chair: Prof. AKIYAMA

Nuclear weapons pose a realistic threat to humanity, but both the decision-makers and the public seem to remain more or less ignorant towards this fact. This session will focus on the reality the world faces today, and will try to find ways to raise awareness among the general public.


Dr. Jeffrey BOUTWELL（Executive Director, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs)
　“Nuclear Weapons and American Public Opinion: Is Change Coming?”
Prof. John FINNEY （Professor, University College London）
　“Changing Attitudes and Identity About Nuclear Weapons Issues: Reaching Pivotal Constituencies.”
Prof. Tomohiro INAGAKI（Associate Professor, Hiroshima University）
　“A Scientific Reexamination of Nuclear Threats”
12：00　Lunch 　　　　　
13:30
Session 2:
A Critical Examination on the Role of Nuclear Weapons		 Chair : Prof. EDEN

Despite the threat posed by nuclear weapons, nuclear disarmament is hardly moving forward. How are we to reduce the role nuclear weapons play in international politics? This session tries to critically reexamine the enduring dependence on nuclear weapons.


Prof. Masako IKEGAMI（Professor, Stockholm University )
　“A Historical Examination on the Decision-Making Process of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”
Prof. ZHAO Wuwen（Professor, China Academy of Engineering Physics)
　“The Frontal Defense of National Military Territory and the Complicated Security Assurance”
Prof. Takao TAKAHARA（Professor, Meiji Gakuin University)
　“Reconsidering the Japanese Dependence on "Nuclear Umbrella"”
Ms. Wakana MUKAI ( Ph.D. Candidate, University of Tokyo)
　“The Paradoxical Implication of the Nonproliferation Regime”
15：30
Coffee Break
16:00
Session3:
Compatibility of the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy with Nuclear Nonproliferation		 Chair : Prof. FINNEY

With a wide concern on energy security and global warming, nuclear energy is increasingly drawing attention. Yet, technology used in these activities can quickly be linked to the development of nuclear weapons. This session will focus on new proposals to deal with this basic problem, such as the MNA, and seek opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in this field.


Prof. Tatsujiro SUZUKI （Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo)
Dr. Tadahiro KATSUTA（Researcher, Meiji Gakuin University )
　“A Proposal for Multilateral Nuclear Fuel Cycle Approach: Ideas and Challenges”
Prof. Jor-Shan CHOI (Project Professor, University of Tokyo )
　“A Regional Network of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities for Asia Pacific”
Prof. Nobumasa AKIYAMA (Associate Professor, Hitotsubashi University )
　“The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and the Control of Nuclear Material”
18：30
Reception
January 25 (Sun)
9:00
Session 4:
Opportunity for a U.S.-Japan Cooperation 		Chair : Prof. SUZUKI

United States is the largest and most powerful nuclear weapons state : Japan is the only country that has experienced the dropping of atomic bombs. What can these two countries with their own uniqueness do to cooperate in nuclear issues? This session will focus on this question and tries to frame policy implications for the future.


Prof. Lynn EDEN（Professor, Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University )
　 “Implications of the U.S. 'Gang of Four' Initiative 'Toward a Nuclear-Free World'”
Prof. Lawrence SCHEINMAN（commentary only)（Distinguished Professor, Washington Office, James Martin Center for Non-proliferation Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies)
Prof. Heigo SATO (paper only)（Professor, Takushoku University)
　“Conditions for Nuclear-Free-Northeast Asia”
Prof. Akira KUROSAKI (Adjunct Professor, Rikkyo University)
　“A Step Toward Zero Through Japan-U.S. Cooperation”
10：30　Coffee Break
10:45
Session 5:
For a Policy Implication		 Co-Chair：Prof. TAKAHARA and Dr. BOUTWELL

Overall Comments : Mr. Fumihiko YOSHIDA (Editorial Writer, The Asahi Shimbun)

12：00　Closing Session ◆Closing Remarks◆
Dr. Jeffrey BOUTWELL 　　　　　

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