This course will examine Japan’s policy and role regarding various global issues. More specifically, it will look into Japan’s policy and role in the UN, international peace and security (nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, terrorism), human security (human rights, international migration), environment (climate change), development (development aid), and global economy (WTO, regional and bilateral agreements). The objectives of the course are: (1) to gain a basic understanding of major global policy issues; (2) to study domestic and international discussion about Japan’s role; (3) to develop an ability to discuss the preceding issues; and (4) to develop and present opinions about Japan’s policy and role regarding the global issues examined.