IR at Tokyo International University

Congratulations to TIU IR Prof. Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi on the publication of his new co-authored book with the University of Tokyo's Prof. Yu Koizumi, "War in 2030." What will war in the 2030s look like and what does this mean for Japan? To learn more about this topic you can register for this book talk event (in Japanese) at Kinokuniya in Shinjuku: https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1734234216/

Professor Chris Lamont's Transitional Justice Seminar class concluded the semester with a visit to Japan's Ministry of Defense and the Ichigaya Memorial Hall, which hosted the Tokyo Tribunal (International Military Tribunal for the Far East).

We are delighted to announce the MA in International Relations program's participation in the Global International Relations and Diplomacy project led by the Centre for International Studies and Development at Uniwersytet Jagielloński. This program will support the establishment of a new joint master’s degree program with the Jagiellonian University in Krakow offering TIU IR MA double degree students the opportunity to study in both Japan and Poland. Read more about the project here: https://isad.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/global-international-relations-and-diplomacy

Students from the International Relations of Europe class, taught by Prof. Chris Lamont, recently visited the Delegation of the European Union to Japan. At the Europa House in central Tokyo, students attended a presentation on EU-Japan relations by Deputy Head of Mission, Thomas Gnocchi.

Five TIU IR students got the opportunity to travel to the Philippines recently to help organize The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, co-convened by TIU's maritime security lab. The students facilitated 7 panel sessions, 3 bilateral meetings, visited the headquarters of the Philippine Coast Guard for a roundtable discussion, and had insightful exchanges with experts, academics, diplomats, military leaders and coast guard officers from all over the world, in attendance throughout the three-day event!

See photos below for some snapshots of the students' experience! Also, here are their thoughts after the event:

Chiquita (Indonesia, Undergraduate student):
The dialogue provided me the opportunity to not only witness fruitful discussions among prominent maritime security figures, but also absorb as much knowledge as possible to enrich my own understanding of what it takes to uphold a rules-based world order. It was especially inspiring to have heard Indonesian voices during the panel. To my fellow student volunteers: お疲れ様でした! We've worked hard, we've played hard. I enjoyed working with you over the last couple weeks, all the best to us and all our future journey!

Michal (Norway, Undergraduate student):
It was a great experience and I was able to meet and connect with many experts on Maritime Security. Although it was a lot of work at times, it was fun and valuable for my future studies in the realm of International Relations and Maritime Security. The dialogue turned out to be a huge success, and I hope I get to help out next year as well! Many scholars, diplomats and experts from across the world made their way to Manila for this dialogue! Funny tweets and witty comments during the dialogue made the event more memorable as well.

Trisha (Indonesia, Undergraduate student):
I’m so honored to have contributed to this event alongside four other students of Tokyo International University. They are some of the most hardworking and talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. With a turnout of brilliant scholars, ambassadors, experts, and academics, the Manila Dialogue provided a fantastic platform for open discussions on critical issues in the South China Sea and the broader region. It was also an invaluable learning experience, as I attended insightful panels while running around to ensure everything ran smoothly. 🏃‍♀️ This event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with so many inspiring professionals in the field of International Relations. Many were kind enough to share their experiences, stories, and advice with me. ❣️

Quan (Vietnam, Graduate student):
My utmost pride to partake in materializing the ambitious visions that the Lead Convenor and my advisor - Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel - have for the event! My absolute pleasure to have Dr. Jeffrey's students work with me when I was at my lowest energy, namely Michal Aurstad, Chiquita Widjaja, Maria Kloster Nilsen, Trisha Florencia Tirtakusuma, without whom I could never have pushed my leadership and communication capacity to their limits! My honor to present as both lead staff and Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program delegate during the dialogue.

Congratulations to TIU’s Asia Maritime Index (alongside other partners) for convening The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea bringing together leading policymakers and experts and supported by TIU/IR students!

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🎥 A successful start to #TheManilaDialogue on the #SouthChinaSea! Here’s a video recap of the #WelcomeDinner, where thought leaders and policy experts gathered to support a free, open, and rules-based maritime order. Taking place from November 6-8, 2024, this dialogue convenes some of the most influential voices across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific to advance international law and explore actionable policies to ensure that regional peace and stability prevail. Watch the video and follow along as delegates work together to tackle some of today’s most pressing maritime challenges. More info here: https://scsdialogue.org/ #IndoPacific #PacificForum #RegionalStability #InternationalLaw

IR/TIU is delighted to announce the launch of collaborative research project bringing together TIU students with Project AROS Lab Wilson Center and Montclair State University research fellows to explore Justice, Accountability, and Political Transformation in Bangladesh, read more about the project and meet the participants here: https://www.montclair.edu/project-aros-lab/justice-accountability-and-political-transformation-in-bangladesh/

Yesterday, TIU IR students had the opportunity to visit the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Japan ドイツ連邦共和国大使館・総領事館 for an informative and wide ranging talk and Q&A session by Stefan Biedermann

Next week Prof. Ordaniel, through the Pacific Forum, will be convening a high level dialogue on the South China Sea, and select TIU IR students will have the opportunity to join some of the most influential foreign policy experts, thought leaders, and academics from throughout Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific in Manila!

Learn more about this important event here:

Home - The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea To help advance the region’s shared interests in a free, open, and rules-based maritime order, we are convening The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea on November 6-8, 2024.

Prof Aiden Warren and Dr. Adam Bartley of RMIT University presented on "Developing an Artificial Intelligence Capability Framework for the Trilateral Security Dialogue (TSD)" in which they explored the findings of their recently published Pacific Forum report which offers recommendations on how to enhance cooperation on AI among TSD members, Australia, Japan, and the United States.