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February 8, 2025
(Jan.31) Public Seminar and youth roundtable ft. NATO ASG for Public Diplomacy, Marie-Doha Besancenot
From: Akira Igata <igata@ip.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp>
Date: 2025/01/20
Date: 2025/01/20
Dear all:
Here are two event announcements for January 31.
(1) Public seminar with the NATO ASG
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo, European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC), and NATO HQ are proud to welcome Marie-Doha Besancenot, the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, for a keynote speech titled "The Challenges and Opportunities of Today's Communication Environment." She will discuss NATO perspectives on countering disinformation and engaging in strategic communications amidst the increasingly complicated communication environment.
The keynote speech will be followed by a panel discussion among experts on NATO, with Marie-Doha Besancenot further elaborating on the NATO perspective, Jakub Janda (Director, European Values Center for Security Policy, Czechia) discussing the significance of the newly established NATO-Japan Expert Hub, Fredrik Steen (Minister Counselor, Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo) addressing the NATO outreach activities during the Osaka Expo, and Akira Igata (Project Lecturer, RCAST, University of Tokyo) providing their relevance to Japan.
Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Time: 10:30-12:30
Venue: ENEOS Hall, Building #3-S, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904
Organizers: RCAST, The University of Tokyo; European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC); NATO HQ
Pre-registration required: https://docs.google.
(1) Public seminar with the NATO ASG
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo, European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC), and NATO HQ are proud to welcome Marie-Doha Besancenot, the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, for a keynote speech titled "The Challenges and Opportunities of Today's Communication Environment." She will discuss NATO perspectives on countering disinformation and engaging in strategic communications amidst the increasingly complicated communication environment.
The keynote speech will be followed by a panel discussion among experts on NATO, with Marie-Doha Besancenot further elaborating on the NATO perspective, Jakub Janda (Director, European Values Center for Security Policy, Czechia) discussing the significance of the newly established NATO-Japan Expert Hub, Fredrik Steen (Minister Counselor, Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo) addressing the NATO outreach activities during the Osaka Expo, and Akira Igata (Project Lecturer, RCAST, University of Tokyo) providing their relevance to Japan.
Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Time: 10:30-12:30
Venue: ENEOS Hall, Building #3-S, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8904
Organizers: RCAST, The University of Tokyo; European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC); NATO HQ
Pre-registration required: https://docs.google.
As always, we have set aside 30 mins for Q&A exclusively with the audience.
We look forward to you joining the discussion.
Best Regards,
Akira
(2) Young Leader Roundtable
We also have an additional side-event for students and young researchers from 9:00-10:00.
We also have an additional side-event for students and young researchers from 9:00-10:00.
This will be an exclusive opportunity to give the young aspiring leaders based in Japan to have a frank, informal discussion with the NATO ASG.
Please see the attached flyer for details and the registration link.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding this side event.
Best Regards,
Akira
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Akira Igata
Project Lecturer, RCAST, The University of Tokyo
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Pacific Forum
Non-Executive Director, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
Tel: 080-7888-2435
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