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LAW, SECURITY AND MILITARY OPERATIONS

Center for Global Security

Outline of Research

Our goal is to utilize a multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach to develop a range of rules to minimize damages and injuries caused by military operations. In doing so, we intend to formulate policies on global security issues which contribute to the enhancement of the rule of law in international society.

Law, Security and Military Operations Research Project

We are working on the following projects.

1International Law as the Common Language of Diplomacy

(1) Overview
We have launched a new project entitled “International Law as the Common Language of Diplomacy: What Should We Do with the Cognitive Gaps in the Use of Force and Self-Defense in the Japan-US Alliance?.” This endeavor is subsidized by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research program from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
The overall question of the project is as follows: Can international law be a “common language” for the operation of the Japan-US Alliance?
In this project we examine the extent to which international law as a normative framework is actually employed at both domestic and international levels of the Japan-US alliance relationship. We especially focus on the gap between the two countries, on the notion of the “use of force” and the scope of the right to self-defense.

(2) Project Director
Masahiro Kurosaki, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDA Associate Professor, Graduate School of Security Studies, NDA

(3) Research Associates
Taku Ishikawa, Professor, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDA Professor, Graduate School of Security Studies, NDA
Yurika Ishii, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDA Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Security Studies, NDA
Kazuto Suzuki, Professor, Hokkaido University Public Policy School
Takako Hikotani, Gerald L. Curtis Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy, Department of Political Science, Columbia University
And other overseas researchers

 
2Robot Technology humanly use in armed conflict

(1) Overview
Nowadays, the weaponization of robots attracts attention all over the world in line with the development of artificial intelligence and robot technology. On the other hand, there are many voices of misgivings about this trend. It is urged to examine how far it is possible to take advantage of robot technology peacefully and humanely within the existing frameworks of international law? In addition, research is necessary to verify what kinds of new regulations are indispensable when weaponizing robots? In consideration of the situation, this research is focusing on robot technology's capabilities of rescuing victims of armed conflict, and aims to analyze risks dependent on human interaction when rescuing victims (including human error issues) through an interdisciplinary approach.

(2) Project Director
Teppei Tsujita, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of System Engineering, NDA

(3) Research Associates
Masahiro Kurosaki, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, NDA
Shunsuke Yamanda, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of System Engineering, NDA
Tetsuo Tomisawa, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NDA
Yutaka Sakuma, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NDA
Ryosuke Eto, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of System Engineering, NDA

 
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