Mr. Koji Sakane, Director of GPAJ, wrote an article on “Sudan’s Identity, Democratization and Development Process” in a newly published book “Aspiring to Sudan’s Future – Eyewitnesses of Revolution, Coup and Conflicts” (in Japanese language) .(7/8/2024)
Mr. Koji Sakane, Director of GPAJ, published his new article on “Sudan’s most serious humanitarian crisis in 40 years: Is there a way to a ceasefire and resumed aid?” at Sasakawa Peace Foundation.(7/8/2024)
Mr. Koji Sakane, Director of GPAJ, discusses “Dysfunctional Global System” in his recent article at Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
Mr. Koji Sakane, Former Head of JICA Sudan Office and Director of GPAJ, argues Japan’s partnership and assistance for development of Sudan and Africa through his assignment, in his recently published article in Asia-Pacific Review.
Dr. Kubota, the GPAJ member, in his recent publication titled, “Remaining behind in the community” discusses the rebel service provision and internal (non-)displacement of civilians in the former Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA), Pakistan. Please click here for a full story.
The author who has stood on the front line of UN peace operations reflects the path travelled by Boutros-Ghali with his Agenda for Peace, Kofi Annan In Larger Freedom, Ban Ki-moon`s HIPPO panel and António Guterres` Conflict Prevention, and identifies what makes decisive difference in conflict resolution and prevention.
Japanese book entitled “Ningen no Anzen-Hosho to Heiwa Kochiku” (Human Security and Peacebuilding” contains essays contributed by twelve scholars, diplomats and practitioners including former Ambassador to the United Nations Kenzo Oshima, Sukehiro Hasegawa, former UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in East Timor and others. Sadako Ogata, former JICA president and UNHCR wrote the preface. Memorial symposium will be held at Sophia University on April 22, 2017. Click here for detailed information.
Tokyo University Associate Professor Kihara-Hunt Ai examines the effectiveness of the UN’s accountability mechanisms and arrangements with reference to criminal behaviour by United Nations Police personnel.
In April 2016 issue of the UN Chronicle Magazine, former SRSG Hasegawa asserts, the critical task for national leaders is to secure political stability and national unity by influencing the thought and behavior of opponents.