To establish international economic relations through trade, for example, plays a key role in making peace. To prevent armed conflicts among nations, however, it is also essential to establish personal-scale relations. Such relations are based not on nationalism but on humanism. Students can easily establish such relations beyond economic or political conflicts. Under the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, student conferences between Japan and the other country, such as the United States and China, have been held annually. This presentation suggests that cross-border cooperation in education through student conferences could unify different areas, such as Europe and Asia. Any comments or suggestions are welcome.

Kohei Matsunaga
Ritsumeikan University

 
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