In his second lecture on global governance, Professor Hasegawa explained the significance of several theories on how nation states had pursued their national security and interest in an anarchic international society. Following identification of realism, liberalism, post-communism, constructivism and functionalism, Professor noted the main themes of realism and liberalism in today`s lecture.
(Aimi Ezawa)
On May 17th, Mr. Yozo Yokota came to the lecture of International Organizations Theory as a guest speaker. Under the theme of “International Organizations and International Law”, Mr. Yokota explained with real example that the foundation, purpose, authority and activities of the International Organizations are totally based on the International Law, however, formation of the International Organizations made change of the International Law too. In addition, there is a problem on the relationship between the National Law and the International Law, so Mr. Yokota said that we need think the International Organizations as premises. (Eri Iijima)
On May 11, Professor Hasegawa conducted the first class on global governance. He first explained how the class would be conducted and grades given. He then gave his first lecture on concepts and theories of global governance. He also presented new global issues that required new new approaches and paradigms to understand them and find solutions to the newly emerging global problems. Peaceful use of nuclear energy did not received as much attention in 1996 when the Chernobyl nuclear plant exploded as it is now receiving with the explosion of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear power plants.
(Akiho Terauchi)
Two advisers of Secretariat of the International Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet Office, Messrs. Tochibayashi and Yamamoto participated in our seminar today.
The Peace Building group made presentations on the transformation of the concept of security from national to human security. The group explained about the differences in approach of Japan and Canada for example and the reasons “Why does the Japanese government recommend Human Security so highly? “. After the presentations, both Mr. Tochibayashi and Mr. Yamamoto made their comment on the concept.
Finally we divided ourselves into several groups and held discussions about the definition of the human security. (Miyu Kameyama)
On May 10, the lecture of International Organizations Theory has started. First Prof. Hasegawa recommended that we should have own awareness of the issue and make a purpose of this lecture clear. Then he introduced an outline of this lecture.
Today’s main theme was “The origin and evolution and role of international organizations” and Prof. Hasegawa explained the activity of UN with his own experience.Furthermore he proposed that Japanese government should establish a committee organized by international expert of nuclear power. (Mai Nakasendo)
2011年4月26日のゼミでは、カンボジア特別法廷国際上級審判事の野口元郎様をゲストスピーカーとしてお招きし、講義していただきました。野口様には、国際刑事裁判の歴史から、カンボジア特別法廷、国際正義が国際刑事裁判の文脈のなかでどのように行使されてきたかを説明していただきました。過去の概略だけでなく、現在のカンボジアの市民の状況、タブー視されていた内戦やジェノサイドの事実をどのように次世代に伝えていくのかという取り組みなどを詳細に教えていただきました。（臼井崇人）
On April 26th, we invited Mr. Motoo Noguchi, an international judge of the Supreme Court Chamber at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). He made a presentation about how the international justice has been exercised the international courts. Mr. Nogchi provide us with not only an outline of its history but also circumstances of current situation of Cambodia. He also explained the significance of what the government officials and people tell facts of the genocides toward next generation. (Takato Usui)
長谷川ゼミナールは本日2011年4月12日13:30-17:00に富士見坂校舎F310において今年度初のゼミ授業を行いました。長谷川祐弘教授はまず初めに”平和”の概念がどのように変遷してきたのか説明された。平和とは、人間がただ単に死の恐怖から逃れ、安全な環境で人間らしく生きていける為の最低条件を満たすのみならず、人間としての尊厳を保ちながら生きていける状態であると述べられた。そして、国家の安全から人間の安全保障への移行、そして「人権」や「自由民主主義」の概念が、国連の平和構築活動の統合化にどのように影響を与えてきたかを説明された。（加藤美翔）
長谷川祐弘研究室は、2011年度最初のゼミ活動である春合宿が八王子セミナーハウスにて４月１日より３日まで行われ、これからのゼミ活動において２年生、３年生の垣根を越えて切磋琢磨できる環境が期待できる成果をあげて終了した。（野田悠将）
法政大学の長谷川祐弘教授は、４月１日に八王子の大学セミナーハウスで、日本政府が福島原発問題を地球規模問題として、自ら主体的に国際社会に向かって問題提議して、国際緊急対策本部と国際緊急情報分析開示センターを設立するのが良いと述べられた。」（野田悠将、三須純スウネ）
On March 26, Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa, Ms. Akari Kano, and eight students from the Hasegawa seminar class discussed the implications of Japan’s massive earthquake and nuclear power plant issue. Professor Hasegawa and Ms. Kano emphasized that Japanese leaders needed to realize how important for Japan act as a global leader on handling the nuclear power issue.(Keisuke Nagashima, Jun Sune Misu)
On March 13, six female students of the Hosei Second High School started their special English language class in prepration for their interviews by Kent. The Hasegawa seminar students who assisted in conducting class are Mr. Akira Nakamura, Ms Aoi Yokoda, Ms. Mika Kato and Mr. Hayato Takeuchi.
Professor Hasegawa and 30 trainees of the Hiroshima Peacebuilders from 16 countries visited Yamato Museum at the port city of Kure outside of Hiroshima and also the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Naval Academy in Edajima on February 19, 2011.
Professor Hasegawa spoke to a group of trainees attending the peacebuilding training program held in Hiroshima. Organized by the HIroshima Peacebuilders with funds provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the training course had 30 trainees from several countries including China.
On Tuesday 15 February 2011, Minister of Finance of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Emilia Pires made a comprehensive presentation on “Accomplishments and Challenges of a Post-Conflict Country” at a seminar organized by the Institute of Sustainability and Peace of the United Nations University in Tokyo. She spoke about tangible achievements made and the need for further progress in the post-conflict peacebuilding taking place in Timor-Leste. (Hayato Takeuchi)
At the UNU Interactive Seminar on Global Issues, Professor Ramesh Thakur of the University of Waterloo introduced a new book entitled The Dark Side of Globalization published by the United Nations University Press. Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa participated in the book review meeting as discussant. Introduction was made by Mr. Vesselin Popovski, the Senior Academic Programme Officer of UNU. (Jun Sune Misu)
法政大学では今が試験シーズンです。２０１１年１月２８日(金)の午後３時５０分より１時間半にわたり、５５年館５３２教室で国際機構論の期末試験が行われました。設問はすべて論述形式で出題され、国際機関の役割がどのように変遷してきたか、９月から１月までの後期に学習した知識がどの程度、理解され概念として定着しているのかを再確認しました。（加藤美翔）
Professor Hasegawa delivered lectures to 20 trainees at a training seminars organized by the Hiroshima Peacebuilders. The training seminar was funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Professor Hasegawa explained the integrated peacebuilding mission approach as well as the leadership roles and competencies required of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and Resident Coordinators of the UN system in post-conflict countries.
本日は、長谷川ゼミ本年度最後の授業を行いました。1限目に長谷川教授より年頭の挨拶を頂き、ゼミ試験、ゼミ論文の提出が行われました。2限目には、2011年度ゼミ生幹部生、OB/OG会の理事会の選挙が行われ、更にMark Downes氏にお越しいただき、Security Sector Reform (SSR)についてプレゼンして頂きました。（三須純スウネ）
On January 11, Mr. Mark Downes, the Head of the International Security Sector Advisory Team (ISSAT) and the Assistant Director of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), visited Hosei University and made an informative presentation on the subject of Security Sector Reform (SSR). He responded to questions asked by Hosei students.
本日は長谷川教授が今年度最後の授業を行い、一年間の総括講義をされました。世界を治めている主権国家はなぜ自らの行動を規制する国際機関を設立したのか、そしてグローバリゼーションの中でより重要になってきている役割について講義されました。また、国際機関が設立された四つの理念や地球規模課題に対する国際機関の役割とは何かについて詳しく説明されました。（橋本佳奈）
１２月２０日、ツルネンマルティ参議院議員・東ティモール議員連盟会長と大野元裕参議院議員・事務局長の招待のもと、法政大学教授の長谷川祐弘氏は参議院議員会館にて江田五月前参議院議長、羽田孜元総理、岡崎トミ子大臣とともに、東ティモール議員団と会談した。