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Understanding disinformation and transnational repression: Case studies of Ukraine, Uyghurs, and Hong Kong
The Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), the University of Tokyo hosted a symposium titled “Understanding Disinformation and Transnational Repression: Case Studies of Ukraine, Uyghurs and Hong Kong” on 27 October 2023.
The symposium featured the Government Relations Manager at The Uyghur Human Rights Project, Julie Millsap; Research Fellow at Watson Foundation Maya Sobchuk; Visiting Researcher at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo, Athena Tong; and the Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders, Laura Harth.
After a welcome speech by Masakazu Sugiyama, the Director of RCAST, Adam Gallagher from the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs section gave some remarks, highlighting the importance of cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, especially in the face of mutual threats such as that of disinformation.
Following case studies and analysis presented by the speakers, a Q&A session was moderated by Akira Igata, Project Lecturer from the University of Tokyo. Discussions spanned from the role of states and social media platforms in combatting disinformation, to more contextual questions on Russia and China.
Our program stands dedicated to pioneering policy research in economic security, which includes combating foreign information manipulation and interference. Our mission is to fuse the swiftly advancing domains of science and technology with the ever-changing landscape of global politics, vital in shaping a more progressive society.
Overview of the event
Date | 15:00~16:30 on Oct. 27th (Fri.), 2023 (Doors open at 14:20) |
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Place | Komaba II Campus ENEOS Hall (RCAST 3rd South Building 1st floor) |
Capacity | 172 |
Fee | For Free |
Speakers | 【Panelists】 Maya Sobchuk (Ukraine), a Research Fellow at Watson Foundation Julie Millsap (Uyghurs), the Government Relations Manager at The Uyghur Human Rights Project) Athena Kerin Tong (Hong Kong), a Visiting Researcher at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo Laura Harth, the Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders 【Moderator】 Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, RCAST, the University of Tokyo ╰─ HP 【Opening Remark】 Masakazu Sugiyama, Professor and Director of RCAST ╰─ HP |
Language | The conversation will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation into Japanese |
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Details | This symposium is funded by a grant from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. All statements made by the moderator and guest speakers and the structure of the symposium are solely those of the guest speakers and ESRP and do not reflect the U.S. government or the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. [RELATED LINKS] YouTube Stream UTokyo Website |
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Taiwan has become a global powerhouse in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and a driving force in the next generation of AI revolution. However, due to its dynamic economic relationship and tense military relations with China, the high-tech island nation has found itself at the forefront of potential global conflict zones since the escalation of the techno-geopolitical era of comprehensive US-China competition.
As economic security becomes an increasingly important element of national security, Taiwan’s experience offers important insights into how the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has advanced its technological power. At the event, Dr. Jeremy Chih Cheng Chang, a research fellow and Director of Semiconductor Policy at DEST, a new launched public think tank in Taiwan, will explain the evolution of Taiwan's economic security framework, exploring historical perspectives and regulatory insights, and discussed lessons learned for international allies.
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"Critical & Emerging Technology Cooperation in the Quad" symposium aims to explore the technological cooperation among the four Quad countries—the United States, Australia, India, and Japan—and its impact on regional and economic security. This event will feature keynote speeches and panel discussions by experts, focusing on how each Quad member is promoting the development and implementation of critical and emerging technologies with national security in mind. The discussions will also consider measures to deepen this cooperation and examine the Quad's efforts at the forefront of technological innovation, along with their future prospects.
This event is co-hosted by the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo (Japan)and the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) (US) in collaboration with the National Security College, Australian National University (Australia); the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) (India); the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) (US), and is endorsed by the Quad Investors Network (QUIN).
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Today, there is growing attention on societal impacts of the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence. While the utilization of cutting-edge AI technology offers various advantages, the development and use of "adversarial AI," or AI with malicious intent or attacks against AI, has emerged as a serious economic security risk for nations around the world.
Against this backdrop, the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at RCAST, the University of Tokyo and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA will co-host a symposium titled "US-Japan AI Security: Adversarial AI Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Disinformation and Cyber Threats".
The symposium will feature speakers from the U.S. government in charge of developing policies to promote and regulate AI technology development, as well as researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), leading national research institutes for AI research in the United States. They will introduce cutting-edge AI technology developments in the U.S. and explore risks and opportunities these technologies will bring to our society. In particular, we will discuss how to deal with AI-enabled disinformation and cyberattacks, ideal promotion and regulatory means for the government, and the future of Japan-US cooperation on AI related issues.
The event report is here.
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Economy security has recently become a central issue of concern for governments and businesses around the world. Various governments have created new strategies, institutions, and tools to address these new challenges. However, the private sector involvement is critical in the effective implementation of these government policies.
Under these circumstances, the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at RCAST, The University of Tokyo and Law and Geoeconomics will convene a symposium titled _State-Firm Relations and Economic Security: International Comparisons of U.S., China, EU, Australia, and South America_, with the support of Helsinki Geoeconomics Week and the Embassy of Finland.
This symposium will bring together experts on economic security from the U.S., China, EU, and South America to compare how state-firm relations differ in regions around the world, especially given the rise of economic security risks and opportunities. This will allow for the sharing of best practices as well as identifying potential areas of cooperation among countries.
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