Ивайла Ивайлова Алексова, СУ „Свети Климент Охридски” докторант в Катедра Политология, Философски факултет

Japanese involvement in peace building in South Sudan

Ivaila Ivailova Aleksova ‘St. Climent Ohridski’ PhD student in Political Science, Faculty of Philosophy

Abstract

Тhe report discusses Japanese involvement in peace building in South Sudan. The interest in the topic is provoked by the recent escalation of the conflict and need of a strengthened involvement of UN and national contingent. The need for further cooperation of NGOs and UN agencies and the issues of enhanced coordination is an urgent topic which deserves scientific attention. Japanese cooperation in Africa is revealed through two approaches-support for activities of African Union and Сsecurity Peace fund. Japanese humanitarian aid in South Sudan is characterised by shift of Japanese approach in peace building including political efforts for cease-fire and consolidation of peace.

Keywords:

Japanese self defence forces, UN peace-keeping-peace-building, UNMIS, article 9, consolidation of peace, humanitarian aid

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Ивайла Ивайлова Алексова СУ „Свети Климент Охридски” докторант в Катедра Политология, Философски факултет

Priorities regarding peace-keeping operations in the governments of Japan in the period 2009-2014

Ivaila Ivailova Aleksova ‘St. Climent Ohridski’ PhD student in Political Science, Faculty of Philosophy

Abstract

The report discusses main priorities regarding peace keeping operations in the governments of Japan in the period 2009-2014. Key documents including statements of prime ministers and officials have been analysed and factors for Japanese activities in peacekeeping have been highlighted. A conclusion could be drawn that a priority of Japanese governments is fostering US-Japanese Alliance including new areas of contribution as peace building and peacekeeping and active role in United Nations activities and policies. The motives behind the shift of Japanese interests from non traditional security instruments as human security to protection of civilians and use of force have been outlined.

Key words:

US-Japan Alliance, peace building, peacekeeping, security policy, New Security Guidelines, UN policies, human security, self-defence forces

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