national interest VS universal values by KIM Joon

Ex position)

k009703 — 2025-09-02 02:07:57 UTC

Universal values such as democracy, international law, and human rights must come first.

Even if national interest is at stake, protecting these values ensures long-term peace and justice.

reference

k009703 — 2025-09-02 02:10:54 UTC

My position

k808196 — 2025-09-02 02:17:07 UTC

I believe that universal values must be emphasized. If other countries prioritize their own interests, human rights and international law would become nothing more than imaginary concepts, losing all their meaning.

k009703 — 2025-09-02 02:22:28 UTC

Japan’s Kamikaze pilots during World War II were forced to sacrifice their lives and human rights for the sake of the nation. Yet, such tragedies are not only a matter of the past. Today, North Korean soldiers sent to Russia face a similar fate, compelled to fight and die under the justification of serving the state. History is repeating itself, and we still witness the same problem of individuals losing their rights and lives in the name of national interest.

Russia　1

k808196 — 2025-09-02 02:28:56 UTC

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine clearly violates the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force against other states. Its claims of NATO expansion and protecting ethnic Russians do not meet international law requirements. The invasion has caused numerous civilian casualties, attacks on non-military facilities, and forced displacement, raising serious concerns of war crimes. Despite condemnation from the UN General Assembly and the International Court of Justice, Russia’s veto in the Security Council has blocked enforcement, showing that it prioritizes national interests over human rights and international law.

EU position of Ukraine

k990801 — 2025-09-02 02:31:00 UTC

Russia 2

k808196 — 2025-09-02 02:36:42 UTC

It is evident that Russia is putting its own interests first

yutanakaya0406 — 2025-09-02 02:49:09 UTC

Gaza

k808196 — 2025-09-02 02:49:38 UTC

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over clear violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza related to airstrikes and blockades. In a speech to the Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the protection of civilians must be the top priority in any armed conflict. He condemned the use of civilians as human shields and the continued bombing of southern areas to which people had been ordered to evacuate, noting that such actions violate international humanitarian law. He also stated that no party to an armed conflict is above international humanitarian law, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

yutanakaya0406 — 2025-09-02 02:57:21 UTC

Gaza for EU

k990801 — 2025-09-02 04:19:45 UTC

k009703 — 2025-09-03 04:26:48 UTC

1. 国益 vs 普遍的価値

多くの学生は普遍的価値（人権・国際法）を優先。
若者のグローバル志向が反映されている。

2. 年齢 (AGE)

回答者は 20代前半の大学生が中心。
学生層の価値観を反映する結果。

3. 国籍 (Countries)

日本人が多数、一部に韓国など他国籍も。
日本を拠点とした調査であることが表れている。

4. ロシア・ウクライナ戦争の関与意識

自分に「中程度に関係ある」と答えた学生が多い。
完全に無関心でも、強い関心でもない姿勢が特徴的。

5. 政治的志向 (Political Orientation)

中道（Moderate / Neutral）が圧倒的多数。
学生らしいバランス志向が見られる。

6. 中国・台湾問題への関心度

3～4点（ある程度関心あり）が多い。
地域的に近い問題だが、生活実感は限定的。

7. 次の戦争が自国に影響を与える可能性

「影響ある」派と「影響ない」派に分かれた。
自国が戦争に巻き込まれるリスクを意識する学生も一定数存在。

8. イスラエル・パレスチナ紛争の知識レベル

多くの学生が知識レベルが低い（1～2点）と回答。
他の国際問題と比べて関心が非常に低い。

yutanakaya0406 — 2025-09-04 00:53:40 UTC