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9th 東京大会



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2015年8月13日から2015年8月18日



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参加人数



東京大学（日本、東京）：26名

北京大学（中国、北京）：20名

復旦大学（中国、上海）：22名

ソウル大学校（韓国、ソウル）：24名

国立台湾大学（台湾、台北）：21名

総計：113名


分科会紹介



外交：領土紛争を越えた天然資源共同開発の可能性

経済：高度人材外国人の流入促進

歴史：排外的ナショナリズムの形成、変遷、制御

開発：途上国開発援助と民主主義

古典：孫子の『兵法』と現代




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9th Diplomacy Division





THEME:

Possibilities of sharing natural resources in East Asia for overcoming territorial disputes




AGENDA


  • What qualities and conditions are necessary to realize the economic cooperation, overcoming the conflicts of territorial disputes?
  • Can economic cooperation be a step for overcoming territorial disputes in East Asia?



OVERVIEW


The territorial disputes in East Asian oceans have become one of the most heated seeds of conflict in the world and have severely obstructed possibilities of cooperation. Perceiving the territorial disputes and national border in the context of nationalism is hampering the economic cooperation, especially preventing the co-development of natural resources in the long term. Because arguing which country has the sovereignty over the disputed areas from historical recognition has barely born any fruitful consensus, we would like to think about the relationship between the problem of territorial disputes and the possibility of sharing natural resources. Taiwan proposed “East Sea Peace Initiative” in August 2012, which argues for a peaceful solution of the dispute through joint development of resources. This initiative supposes, “Though territory cannot be divided, resources can be shared.” Moreover, there are examples of sharing natural resources contract in other countries. It may be indicating the possibility of East Asian countries sharing natural resources without arguing who owns the disputed area.


On the other hand, some might believe that it is impossible to discuss the cooperation when mutual trust is endangered from diplomatic conflicts. To some countries this issue of territorial dispute is sensitive and directly linked with national identity or people’s national sentiments. Although it is ideal that every country can cooperate no matter what and overcome the conflicts without deciding which country has the sovereignty, different domestic political situations may prevent those realizations. Some scholars even go far enough to insist that there are also some beneficiaries from the territorial disputes among the countries, and that is the fundamental reason countries would not stop arguing for the sovereignty, even though the consensus is barely to be drawn.


As introduced above, many opinions are possible on the topic. Through readings and discussions, each one of us is expected to have our own view based on our understanding of the countries.



9th Economy Division





THEME:

The Promotion of the influx of foreign talents




AGENDA


  1. The influx of foreign talents in East Asian regions : The policies of the governments and enterprises, scale and types of the incomers
  2. Specific issues : What prevents foreign talents from working in East Asian regions? What kind of difficulties foreign talents in each region are having now? What solutions can be introduced?

OVERVIEW


It is said that we are now in time of war, i.e. the global war for talent. Foreign talents with their special knowledge and technique are demanded by many regions because they promote economic growth and technological innovation as they enhance the talent of domestic employees and international competence of the region. Therefore, East Asian governments and companies are encouraging foreign talents to flow in.


It is true that the situations and stances about the influx of foreign talents are different in each region and there are negative opinions about it everywhere. For example, there is concern that increase of foreign talents will lead to unemployment of domestic laborers.


However, in the world of globalization, attracting foreign talents is indispensable for every region in competing with others. We think its advantages overweigh disadvantages. However, despite the efforts made by the governments and companies, the number of foreign talents flowing into East Asia is still small. Part of the reasons for such a small number is that such efforts are not enough in creating an open and welcoming working and living conditions in each society.


In our division, we will identify the fundamental problems we share among ourselves by discussing the domestic situation in each region. First, the general situation of the influx of foreign talents will be shared. Then we will form small groups and focus on specific issues related to their working and living conditions. In each group, we will mutually introduce the domestic situations, analyze the problems, and finally build up strategies for the governments and companies to promote the inflow of foreign talents. As being the potential future foreign talents, we will aim to suggest practical strategies.



9th History Division





THEME:

Exclusive Nationalism in East Asia; Formation, Transition, Today and “Management”




AGENDA



  1. Reviewing the History of Exclusive Nationalism in East Asia
    1. From around 1850 to 1945; formation of exclusive nationalism in each territory: under the new international situation
    2. After the second world war
      1. People’s emotion and memory, historical issues and diplomacy
      2. The relationship between power(s) or conditions outside East Asia and exclusive nationalism
      3. Power shift inside East Asia and exclusive nationalism
      4. People’s perception of other territories’ people and society
  2. Seeking for the Way of “Management”
    1. What is good, bad or even neutral in exclusive nationalism?
    2. The history of “Management”
    3. The possibility of Regionalism
    4. What kind of diplomatic policy should be taken?
    5. How people should behave

OVERVIEW


It is said that we are now in time of war, i.e. the global war for talent. Foreign talents with their special knowledge and technique are demanded by many regions because they promote economic growth and technological innovation as they enhance the talent of domestic employees and international competence of the region. Therefore, East Asian governments and companies are encouraging foreign talents to flow in.


It is true that the situations and stances about the influx of foreign talents are different in each region and there are negative opinions about it everywhere. For example, there is concern that increase of foreign talents will lead to unemployment of domestic laborers.


However, in the world of globalization, attracting foreign talents is indispensable for every region in competing with others. We think its advantages overweigh disadvantages. However, despite the efforts made by the governments and companies, the number of foreign talents flowing into East Asia is still small. Part of the reasons for such a small number is that such efforts are not enough in creating an open and welcoming working and living conditions in each society.


In our division, we will identify the fundamental problems we share among ourselves by discussing the domestic situation in each region. First, the general situation of the influx of foreign talents will be shared. Then we will form small groups and focus on specific issues related to their working and living conditions. In each group, we will mutually introduce the domestic situations, analyze the problems, and finally build up strategies for the governments and companies to promote the inflow of foreign talents. As being the potential future foreign talents, we will aim to suggest practical strategies.



9th Development Division





THEME:

Political systems which contribute to economic development of developing countries




AGENDA


  1. Introduction
    • Making a comparison between liberal democracy and authoritarianism from a theoretical perspective
    • Making a comparison between the best and worst case scenarios of liberal democracy and authoritarianism

    • Several examples of East Asian economic development and political system
    • Making a comparison with other regions’ development

    • Development policies which conflict between liberal democracy and dictatorship
    • To what extent each element of liberal democracy and dictatorship contributes to economic development
    • The correlation between certain political systems and economic factors
  4. What kind of political and economic development model must be the most suitable for development in the long run?

OVERVIEW


After the World War Ⅱ, East Asian countries had been involved in the cold war and had the need of economic development for the countermeasures for military menace, their ideological victory or the legitimacy of rulers’ control. Western countries at first criticized East Asian countries with excessive state intervention in the economy, strong bureaucracy and the governmental oppression of basic human rights. However, East Asian countries have commonly achieved economic development under each different political situation. Their economic success made us realize the diversity of efficient political structures.


Now, they are about to play important roles in development assistance for developing countries. It’s time for us to think about what kind of political system will contribute to economic development.



9th Classics Division





THEME:

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War




AGENDA


  1. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War
    • Overview of the Work
    • Major Themes
    • Critical Responses
  2. Clausevitz’s On War
    • Comparison with The Art of War
    • Differences in Western and Eastern Military Treatises and Strategies
  3. The Art of War in a Modern-Day Context
    • Application of Sun Tzu’s Ideas
    • Reflection on The Art of War

OVERVIEW


After the World War Ⅱ, East Asian countries had been involved in the cold war and had the need of economic development for the countermeasures for military menace, their ideological victory or the legitimacy of rulers’ control. Western countries at first criticized East Asian countries with excessive state intervention in the economy, strong bureaucracy and the governmental oppression of basic human rights. However, East Asian countries have commonly achieved economic development under each different political situation. Their economic success made us realize the diversity of efficient political structures.


Now, they are about to play important roles in development assistance for developing countries. It’s time for us to think about what kind of political system will contribute to economic development.



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