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October 18, 2023
(Oct.27) Symposium: Understanding Disinformation and Transnational Repression: Case studies of Ukraine, Uyghurs, and Hong Kong
From: Akira Igata <igata@ip.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
Date: 2023/10/18
Dear SSJ-Forum members:
The Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), the University of Tokyo, will host a symposium titled "Understanding Disinformation and Transnational Repression: Case studies of Ukraine, Uyghurs, and Hong Kong" on October 27, 2023. This symposium is made possible through the funding by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
Registration required; The symposium will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretations.
【Registration form】
https://docs.google.com/forms/
The Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), the University of Tokyo, will host a symposium titled "Understanding Disinformation and Transnational Repression: Case studies of Ukraine, Uyghurs, and Hong Kong" on October 27, 2023. This symposium is made possible through the funding by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
Registration required; The symposium will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretations.
【Registration form】
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Date and Time: Friday, October 27, 2023, 15:00-16:30 JST (doors open at 14:20)
Venue: ENEOS Hall, Komaba II Campus, The University of Tokyo
Languages: English (English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be provided)
Panelists
- Maya Sobchuk (Ukraine), Research Fellow at Watson Foundation
- Julie Millsap (Uyghurs), Government Relations Manager at The Uyghur Human Rights Project)
- Athena Tong (Hong Kong), Visiting Researcher at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo
- Laura Harth (Transnational repression), Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders
Opening remarks
- Maya Sobchuk (Ukraine), Research Fellow at Watson Foundation
- Julie Millsap (Uyghurs), Government Relations Manager at The Uyghur Human Rights Project)
- Athena Tong (Hong Kong), Visiting Researcher at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo
- Laura Harth (Transnational repression), Campaign Director at Safeguard Defenders
Opening remarks
- Masakazu Sugiyama, Director, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo
Moderator
- Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo
Moderator
- Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo
【Details】
With the rivalry between democratic and authoritarian regimes becoming increasingly apparent in recent years, the world has had to grapple with the intense topic of national security very quickly. This conflict is partly characterized by frequent disinformation campaigns and transnational repression. Nations are trying to exert their influence not only through their military might and economic coercion, but also through propaganda, often including uses of disinformation. Also, transnational repression has become increasingly widespread, as part of the tactics adopted by governments to undermine enemies abroad while strengthening the control of their own people. In order to understand and address these challenges, we believe that strengthening international cooperation and mutual learning are essential. As such, the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) is hosting a panel discussion. This event is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. Experts from Hong Kong, Uyghurs, Ukraine will discuss cases of disinformation campaigns and transnational repression.
【Event Website】
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
I will take plenty of time for Q&A - looking forward to seeing you all there!
Best regards,
Akira
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Akira Igata
Project Lecturer,
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology,
The University of Tokyo
Tel: 080-7888-2435
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