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Presenter : KAWAJI, Kinuyo

PhD Candidate Graduate School of Political Science, Research Assistant Global Institute for Asian Regional Integration (GIARI), Waseda University.

Title: "The Formation of Bio-Politics and Fascism in Japan"

Abstract [67KB]

Ms. Kawaji's research investigates the phenomenon of "Japanese fascism" in terms of continuity and universality of bio-politics from the pre-war and war-time movement of "socialization" to the post-war "welfare state" in Japan. The research explores the ideological transformations with relations to social structure in the inter-war period, by reflecting upon our questions of life. Her research focuses particularly on the analysis of the ideological transformation from the inter-war to the war-time by exploring activities of a Japanese social activist Kagawa Toyohiko. In her presentation, she compares Kagawa's humanistic activities with contemporary social works such as caseworkers, the charities of NGOs and social policies of the state.

Poster [68KB]

Date: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Time: 17:00-19:00
Venue: Waseda University, Building No.19, Room 314
Presentation in Japanese (日本語; No Interpreter)
Admission Free / No Pre-Registration Required
Organized by Waseda University Doctoral Student Network (WUDSN)
www.waseda-giari.jp/jpn/wudsn/index_e.html
Supported by Global Institute for Asian Regional Integration (GIARI)

Presenter : Alice Park LEE

PhD Candidate at Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies and Research Assistant at Global Institute for Asian Regional Integration (GIARI), Waseda University.

Title: "Transnational Network and Participation in Regional Cooperation - Asia"

Abstract / Short Biography [13KB]

Ms. Alice Park Lee's research is centered on states' participation in regional environmental institutions. She seeks to answer how economic and political dimensions motivate Asian countries in transnational networks of regional environmental institutions. In this presentation, the economic dimension will be examined by cost benefit analysis of domestic views. Her analysis on economic indicators and Social Discount Rate of 15 existing regional intergovernmental institutions will show the general structure of the institutions, using cases including the North-West Pacific Action Plan (NOWPAP) and the North Pacific Maine Science Organization (PICES). The results of the analysis show that security issues and political leadership, in addition to the diplomatic merit of participating in Asian transnational networks is high. By working on increasing economical, cultural, historical and institutional motivations, Asian countries can be further motivated and become committed to regional environmental cooperation.

Poster [81KB]

Date: Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Time: 12:15-14:00
Venue: Waseda University, Building No.19, Room 314
Presentation in English (No Interpreter)
Admission Free / No Pre-Registration Required
Organized by Waseda University Doctoral Student Network (WUDSN)
www.waseda-giari.jp/jpn/wudsn/index_e.html
Supported by Global Institute for Asian Regional Integration (GIARI)