This course will examine Japan’s role and policies regarding various global issues, including the UN, international peace and security (nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, terrorism), human security (human rights, international migration), the environment (climate change), development (development aid), and the 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.