Canned Whale Meat
Eating whale, a controversial issue, is permitted in Japan. In fact, whale meat provided a key source of cheap protein in the early postwar period. A discussion of this picture can be used as an entry point to discussing issues of cultural taboos, cultural relativism, and the extent to which the debate over the protection of whales is based on "science" vs. culturally ingrained ideas.
Timeline of Global Climate Action
From the introduction of the environment as a UN problem in 1968 to efforts at reaching a post-Kyoto settlement, read on for a brief timeline of international action for environmental protection. Please add to the conversation and suggest other important events by using the "discuss" feature.
Osechi-ryori
Components in osechi-ryori, or traditional Japanese New Year's food, are chosen for their symbolic meaning.
Copenhagen & Beyond: Market Mechanisms
Zhenmin Liu and Elliot Diringer discuss market mechanisms and climate change.
Copenhagen & Beyond: A Multilateral Debate about Climate Change Policy, Overview
Climate change experts and government leaders and dignitaries from China, Japan and the US met at Japan Society to discuss the upcoming climate change summit in Copenhagen. This resource gives a background to the issue and links to video clips from the event.
Copenhagen & Beyond: Goals
Panelists debate goals that countries should pursue to reduce global warming.
Copenhagen & Beyond: Enforcement Mechanisms
Takao Shibata, Elliot Diringer and Masayoshi Arai discuss possible enforcement mechanisms if a legally binding agreement is reached in Copenhagen Climate Conference in December 2009.
North Korea's Position in the World: Overview
In August 2009, experts in East Asian security and diplomacy met at Japan Society to discuss the state of relations on the Korean Peninsula and the policies Japan, the United States, and South Korea should pursue to address the current impasse. This resource gives a written overview of the situation and links to excerpts from the program and relevant teaching questions.
North Korea's Position in the World: Nuclear Proliferation
Evans Revere argues that North Korea has changed its priorities towards security and the obtainment of nuclear weapons because it feels threatened by its neighbors and wants the recognition and diplomatic leverage associated with nuclear arms. Robert Carlin expresses his view that nuclear proliferation necessitates diplomacy.
North Korea's Position in the World: Multilateral Negotiations
L. Gordon Flake argues in favor of multilateral negotiation with North Korea and emphasizes that the United States must act with the interests of its allies in mind.
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