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Global Simulation Gaming Event Day
On Saturday, July 2nd, the College of International Relations held
the "Global Simulation Gaming (GSG)" event on Kinugasa Campus using the
‘hybrid format’, combining in-person and online participation.
GSG
is a course in which 2nd-year students take on the role of
International Organizations, States, NGOs, Corporations, and media, and
experience international relations through policymaking, international
conferences, and negotiations.
By thoroughly researching their own actors and engaging in actual diplomatic negotiations, students develop knowledge of international affairs from multiple perspectives and deepen their understanding of the real international society.
During
the event, students assigned to different roles as ‘Actors’ organized
and participated in international conferences such as United Nation
Security Council and UN General Assembly and actively move international
negotiation forward to resolve issues. Media Actors have broadcasted
the situations through videos and online newspapers. Each Actor carried
out various activities based on the character of each country or
organization.
According to the student's surveys, there were comments such as,
‘I have learned a lot from this game. Not only about Japan, but how to propose a plan with other teams that will have an equal outcome, and how to sustain good international affairs. I realized how it's difficult to commit to big plans when you have limits but also have a responsibility as an active global citizen.’
‘We learned how to cooperate with other actors and how to create more concrete, precise plans to provide efficient help to vulnerable people. During creating treaties with others, we also learnt the proper attitude as a multilateral organization.’
The event left students with a great sense of
achievement while experiencing and understanding the difficulties of the
conflict of interests and forming agreements.