Waseda University announces an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, an international symposium to examine the history of postwar reconciliation in Europe.

How have the European countries which fought each other in the war overcome the tragedy and rebuilt their relations today? Representatives from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK will share the experiences of their own countries and analyze the process.

This event should appeal to anyone concerned about international relations, and as a valuable reference for East Asia, which continues to be influenced by experiences and memories of its own conflicts 70 or more years ago.

Event Outline

Title:          Reconciliation and Cooperation in Europe after World War II

                 - Difficulties, Complexity and Diversity -

Time:          Thursday, June 18, 13:00-18:00 (doors open at 12:30)

Language:   English, with Japanese simultaneous translation

Place:         Waseda University Ono Azusa Hall (Bldg. 27, B2F)

Audience:   Waseda students, faculty, staff and the public

Co-sponsors: Embassy of France, Embassy of Germany, Embassy of the Netherlands, Embassy of Poland, Embassy of the United Kingdom, Waseda University (EUIJ, International Affairs, ORIS)

Program Details

13:00-13:15 :: Opening remarks

- Prof. Norimasa MORITA, Waseda University VP for International Affairs

- Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Tokyo (tentative)

13:15-14:25 :: Session 1: The experience of inter-state reconciliation in Europe: Franco-German-Polish cooperation and its broader implications

Panelists

- Poland: Prof. Piotr MADAJCZYK, Professor, Polish Science Academy

- France: Prof. Jean-Marie BOUISSOU, Senior Research Fellow, Sciences Po

- Japan: Prof. Shuichi KAWASHIMA, Associate Professor, Meiji University

- Q&A, Discussion

14:45-16:10 :: Session 2: Memory and reconciliation in Europe: European integration and post-colonial relations

Panelists

- Netherlands: Mr. Marnix KROP, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations (Clingendael)

- UK: Prof. Hugh MIALL, Emeritus Professor, University of Kent

- UK: Prof. Mari FITZDUFF, Director, International Master of Arts Program in Coexistence and Conflict, Brandeis University

- Germany: Dr. Martin CHUNG, Research Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University

- Q&A, Discussion

16:30-17:50 :: Session 3: The experience of inter-societal reconciliation in Europe

Panelists

- Germany: Prof. Patricia OSTER-STIERLE, President, the Franco-German University

- Poland: Mr. Adam KRZEMINSKI, Journalist, "Polityka" weekly magazine

- Japan: Prof. Hiromi KOMORI, Director, Institute of Studies for Japan-Europe Historical Relations, Waseda University

- Q&A, Discussion

17:50-18:00 :: Closing remarks