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Japan-US International Workshop Reducing Threats Posed by Nuclear Weapons: Meiji Gakuin University, Main Building, Conference Hall
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| January 23 (Fri) | ||
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Hotel Villa Fontaine Roppongi |
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January 24 (Sat)
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8:30
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Registration | |
| 9:00 |
Opening Session:
Opening Remark: Prof. Takeshi HARA (Director, Institute for International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University) |
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| 9:15 | Keynote Speech: Amb. Rolf Ekeus (Chair, Swedish Pugwash) (TBC) | |
| 10:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 |
Session 1: Raising Awareness of Threats Posed by Nuclear Weapons
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)“Public Awareness Regarding Nuclear Weapons among the American Citizens” Dr. John FINNEY (Professor, University College of London, UK) "Raising Awareness of Nuclear Weapons in the UK" (Tentative) Dr. Tomohiro INAGAKI (Assistant Professor, Hiroshima University)“A Scientific Reexamination of Nuclear Threats” |
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Lunch |
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| 13:30 | Session 2: A Critical Examination on the Role of Nuclear Weapons 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. Dr. Masako IKEGAMI (Professor, Stockholm University)“A Historical examination on the Decision-making Process of the Use of Nuclear Weapons” Dr. Zhao Wuwen (Center of Strategic Studies, China Academy of Engineering Physics)“Chinese Nuclear Deterrent” Prof. Takao TAKAHARA (Professor, Meiji Gakuin University)“A Critical Examination on the ‘Nuclear Umbrella’” Ms. Wakana MUKAI (Ph.D. Candidate, University of Tokyo)“Explaining the Stagnation of Nuclear Proliferation from an Internal Factors” |
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| 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 | Session 3: Compatibility of the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy with Nuclear Nonproliferation 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)and Dr. Tadahiro KATSUTA (Visiting Professor, University of Tokyo)“Multilateral Nuclear Approach: Ideas and Challenges” Dr. Hal Feiveson (Professor, Princeton University)“Nuclear Power in Nuclear-Weapon-Free World” Mr. Nobumasa AKIYAMA (Assistant Professor, Hitotsubashi University)“The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and the Control of Nuclear Material” |
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| 18:30 | Dinner | |
| January 25 (Sun) | ||
| Second Day | ||
| 9:00 | Session 4: Opportunity for a U.S.-Japan Cooperation 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. Dr. Lynn Eden (TBC) Dr. Heigo SATO (Professor, Takushoku University)“Conditions for Nuclear-Free-Northeast Asia” Dr. Akira KUROSAKI (Lecturer[part-time], Rikkyo University)“Practical Steps towards Nuclear-Free-Northeast Asia” |
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| 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 | Session 4 (Continue): For a Policy Implication Co-Chair: Prof. Takao TAKAHARA and Dr. Jeffrey BOUTWELL |
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| 12:00 | Closing Session Closing Remarks: Dr. Jeffery BOUTWELL |
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| January 26 (Mon) | ||
| Participants depart |
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