Democracy for the Future | Meeting of Civil Society Leaders on COVID-19 and Challenges to Democratic Values
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 Asia.
Democracy for the Future | CSO Roundtable on Japan’s Support in Addressing the Global Crisis for Democracy and Human Rights
JCIE hosted a roundtable which brought together participants from a variety of Japanese and international CSOs to discuss what kind of support is needed from japan to support democracy and human rights.
Defending Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific—The Roles of Japan and the G7 Summit
JCIE hosted a public symposium in the lead up to Japan hosting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima to deepen discussions on the role Japan should fulfill in defending universal values and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections | Concluding Paper
This report serves as the concluding paper for a project on “Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections” and was written by the project lead, Dr. Harukata Takenaka, to summarize the key points that emerged out of the prior three discussions.
The Struggle for Democracy in Asia Deserves Our Support
This piece by Freedom House President Michael Abramawitz highlights recent trends in democracy in Asia and beyond, as well as Mr. Abramawitz’s attendance at the recent Sunnylands Initiative Retreat in Odawara, Japan.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 1 | The Current State of Japan’s Democracy
This report transcribes discussions that took place amongst members of JCIE’s research team for our project on Expanding Support for Democratic Governance. The initial discussion took place shortly after the inauguration of President Biden and reflecting on challenges to democracy in recent years, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 2 | Government Systems
This report transcribes discussions that took place as part of JCIE’s project on “Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections”. The report details the contents of the 2nd dialogue to take place as part of this project, which focused on government systems.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 3 | Civil Society, Diversity, and Media
This report transcribes discussions that took place as part of JCIE’s project on “Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections”. The report details the contents of the 3rd dialogue to take place as part of this project, which focused on civil society, diversity, and the media.