GOVERNANCE & DEMOCRACY
JCIE engages legislators and government leaders, civil society leaders, and other experts in explorations of how to strengthen the building blocks of democratic governance and how support for democratic governance can be better reflected in national approaches to foreign policy. We also encourage a more enabling environment for civil society as a critical component in establishing and protecting democratic norms.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Democracy for the Future | Meeting of Civil Society Leaders on COVID-19 and Challenges to Democratic Values
June 11, 2020 | Online
JCIE brought together a group of civil society leaders for an online discussion on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for civil society and the challenges it might pose to democratic values in…
Democracy for the Future | Launch of New Japanese-Language Website
April 1, 2020 | Online
As part of JCIE’s program to expand support for democratic governance, a new website has been launched to serve as a Japanese-language hub to share information and resources on this subject.
Democracy for the Future | Diet Roundtable with NED Vice President Brian Joseph
December 12, 2019 | Tokyo
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Vice President Brian Joseph spoke about the role of nongovernmental organizations such as the NED in supporting democracies to a group of 15 Diet members as well…
Expert–Diet Member Delegation to the United States to Discuss US-Japan Cooperation on Democracy Support
September 17–20, 2019 | Washington DC
JCIE’s 30th Parliamentary Exchange Program featured a delegation that combined members of the Diet with experts in the field of democratic governance. The group traveled to the United States to explor…
Democracy for the Future | Diet Roundtable with Professor Andrew J. Nathan
May 30, 2019 | Tokyo
Twenty-five thought leaders from Japan met with Professor Andrew Nathan for discussions on the state of democracy and democracy assistance.
Democracy for the Future | Our Role, Japan’s Role—Thought Leaders Seminar
April 19, 2019 | Tokyo, Japan
Twenty-five thought leaders from Japan met with the president of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (USA) for discussions on the state of democracy and democracy assistance.
Trilateral Commission | 2018 Asia Pacific Group Regional Meeting
November 19–21, 2018 | Beijing, China
The Asia Pacific Group of the Trilateral Commission held its annual regional meeting in Beijing, gathering leaders from around the globe to promote dialogue on key issues facing the international comm…
Diet Roundtable & Thought Leaders Seminar: Japan’s Support for the Liberal International Order
June 19–20, 2018 | Tokyo
JCIE organized a series of meetings on June 19–20 to explore Japan’s approach to supporting the liberal international order and democratic governance in Asia, including a roundtable with eight leading…
Trilateral Commission | 2018 Plenary Meeting
March 23–25, 2018 | Singapore
Leaders from the worlds of business, government, academia, media, and civil society from North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific gathered for this year’s plenary meeting of the Trilateral Commission.
Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization?: The Challenge of Local Politics in the US
February 27, 2018 | Tokyo
In February 2018 JCIE organized a seminar on “Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization? The Challenge of Local Politics in the US,” in which participants shared perspectives on the current pol…
17th Japanese-German Forum
November 25–26, 2008 | Berlin
The 17th Japanese-German Forum was held in Berlin on November 25–26, 2008. The thirty-five participants in the forum gathered to discuss political and economic trends within Japan and Germany and oppo…
East Asia–European Union Think Tank Dialogue
October 4–7, 2007 | Tokyo
The 9th East Asia-European Union Think Tank Dialogue was held in Tokyo, Japan on October 4–7, 2007, conferred under the theme, “Global Governance in the 21st Century: Common Challenges for East Asia…
Asia Pacific Agenda Project | Bali Forum 2006
November 27–28, 2006 | Bali
The 12th APAP Forum was held in Bali on November 27–28, 2006, and focused on the trilateral relationship that is emerging among three main pillars of global governance—East Asia, North America, and Eu…
UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 21st Conference
March 10–13, 2005 | Tokyo, Nagoya, Japan
The 21st Annual Meeting of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group was held in Tokyo and Nagoya from March 10–13, 2005. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Yasuhisa Shiozaki, member of the House of Representative…
UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 20th Conference
February 6–8, 2004 | Brocket Hall, United Kingdom
On February 6–8, 2004, the 20th conference was held in Brocket Hall, UK, under the joint chairmanship of Yasuhisa Shiozaki and Rt. Hon. Peter Mandelson MP.
Related Publications & Media
Research Team Trialogue: The Spread of COVID-19 and Its Impact on Global Democracy
Takako Hikotani, Harukata Takenaka, and Kimitoshi Yabuki
November 2020
Transcription of dialogue on COVID-19’s impact on democracy
Japan's Support for Democracy-Related Issues: Mapping Survey
Atsuko Geiger
2019
Background and examples of Japan’s work on democracy-related issues, compiled as part of JCIE’s program on Expanding Support for Democratic Governance.
Looking for Leadership: The Dilemma of Political Leadership in Japan
Ryo Sahashi and James Gannon, eds.
2015
Looking for Leadership explores the obstacles facing Japan as it looks for greater stability and power in its leadership, and explains how these lessons can also apply to the rest of the world.
Navigating Change: ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership in East Asia and in Global Governance
Rizal Sukma and Yoshihide Soeya, eds.
2015
In preparation for the Japan-ASEAN Ministerial meetings, Navigating Change proposes ways in which strategic partnerships between ASEAN and Japan can help to create a more stable East Asia, as well as…
Beyond 2015: ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership for Democracy, Peace, and Prosperity in Southeast Asia
Rizal Sukma and Yoshihide Soeya, eds.
2013
This report, based on the study conducted to reexamine and redefine the strategic value of ASEAN-Japan cooperation, offers recommendations for such cooperation and integration among ASEAN countries.
Hatoyama's Resignation and Japan's Foreign Policy
June 2010
This issue analyzes Hatoyama’s resignation, and the effects of his fall and of the establishment of the new Kan government on Japan’s foreign and national security policy.
The Crisis of Global Governance and the Rise of East Asia
September 2008
With the November US presidential election approaching, this special edition incorporates and expands elements raised in previous issues, examining them in the context of the global governance system,…
East Asia at a Crossroads
Jusuf Wanandi and Tadashi Yamamoto, eds.
2008
This book analyzes the dynamics of regional community building and proposes ways of moving forward to enhance regional peace and prosperity while strengthening East Asia’s capacity to meet its growing…
Pacific Asia 2022: Sketching Futures of a Region
Simon S. C. Tay, ed.
2005
In this volume, scholars from seven different fields of study, ranging from demographic changes and challenges to information technology, seek to link their linking on a range of disciplines that are…
Asia and Europe: The Necessity for Cooperation
Karl Kaiser, ed.
2004
This book summarizes the work of Council for Asia-Europe Cooperation (CAEC) task forces and reviews the role of Asia-Europe cooperation in the contemporary world.
Asia and Europe: Global Governance as a Challenge to Co-operation
William Wallace and Young Soogil, eds.
2004
This book attempts to redefine the roles of Asia and Europe in a changing world, and to analyze the ways in which cooperation could enhance global governance.
Japan's Road to Pluralism: Transforming Local Communities in the Global Era
Shun'ichi Furukawa and Toshihiro Menju, eds.
May 2003
In this volume, seven sociologists show how fundamental structures have been undergoing change at the grassroots level in Japan because of decentralization and globalization; this is represented by th…
Containing Conflict: Cases in Preventive Diplomacy
Hideo Sato, ed.
March 2003
The authors analyze the international community’s responses to conflicts in locations such as the African Great Lakes region, helping them to draw lessons for managing regional conflict through preven…
Policymaking in Japan
Gerald L. Curtis, ed.
August 2002
This volume offers the perspective of six politicians from the Liberal Democratic, Democratic, and New Komeito Party, providing representation of a new generation of politicians in Japan attempting to…
Governance for a New Century
Thomas E. Mann and Sasaki Takeshi, eds.
May 2002
Japan and the United States face many similar challenges of governance. Japan is confronted with a serious crisis of governance with profound implications for its ability to deal with the decade-long…