Integrating Sustainable Development Goals Into National Security Strategies : A Case Study of Japan
Article content
Abstract
This study provides an analysis of the integrative relationship between sustainable development and national security, highlighting how sustainable development goals can be incorporated into national security strategies to ensure long-term stability for nations. The study examines the Japanese experience as a pioneering model in achieving a balanced approach between investing in human capital, environmental protection, social justice, and sound governance policies. Japan offers a practical example of how to address environmental and social challenges through innovation in education, healthcare, and sustainable development.
The study explores the dimensions of sustainable development, focusing on environmental, economic, and social aspects, while also reviewing the dimensions of national security, including military, political, social, economic, and environmental security, clarifying the interactive relationships between these dimensions.
The study concludes that sustainable development is not merely an economic objective but a fundamental pillar for enhancing national security. Investment in education, healthcare, and environmental protection contributes to achieving internal stability and addressing future challenges. The study emphasizes that national security relies on sustainable policies that encompass environmental and social dimensions, which Japan has successfully embodied through comprehensive strategies that serve as a model to be emulated.
Keywords
security studies, sustainable development, national security, environment, social justice, Japan
Downloads
References
أولًا: المراجع العربية
بلاسي، خالد إبراهيم (2020). رؤية تحليلية لدور التنمية الشاملة في دعم الأمن الوطني للدولة، مجلة البحوث المالية والتجارية، كلية التجارة، جامعة بورسعيد.
حسن، فاطمة الزهراء، (2019). الأمن الوطني العربي: التحديات والرهانات، مركز البحوث العربية، جامعة القاهرة، مصر.
السيد، طه محمد (2023). مفهوم الأمن القومي. أكاديمية ناصر للدراسات العليا، مجلة الأمن القومي والإستراتيجية، 1(1)، 116-117.
الشاذلي، بية الشطي (2018). التنمية المستدامة والأمن المستدام. مجلة الإدارة والتنمية للبحوث والدراسات، 14.
عبد الخالق، عبير (2014) التنمية البشرية وأثرها على تحقيق التنمية المستدامة. الإسكندرية: الدار الجامعية.
منظمة الصحة العالمية. (2015) اليوم العالمي للصحة النفسية 2015: الكرامة والصحة النفسية. منظمة الصحة العالمية.
الأمم المتحدة. (2020) إدارة الأمم المتحدة للشؤون الاقتصادية والاجتماعية – شعبة أهداف التنمية المستدامة. مؤشرات التنمية المستدامة – الطبعة الثالثة.
ثانيًا: المراجع الأجنبية
Abdul Khaleq, A. (2014). Human development and its impact on achieving sustainable development. Alexandria: University House.
Anthony, M. C. (2016). An introduction to non-traditional security studies: A transnational approach (1st ed.).
Barbier, E. (1987). The concept of sustainable economic development.
Brock University. (2022, January 10). Sustainability versus sustainable development: What’s the difference? Retrieved from https://brocku.ca
Buzan, B. (1991). People, states, and fear: The national security problem in international relations (37th ed.).
El-Sayed, T. M. (2023). Concept of national security. Journal of National Security and Strategy, 1(1), 116-117.
FAO. (2024, February 25). What is meant by the term ‘sustainability’? Retrieved from https://www.fao.org
Fujimoto, T. (2017). Japan’s Aging Society and the Challenges of Sustaining Economic Growth. Asian Economic Policy Review, 12(2), 233-248.
Gilman, N., Randall, D., & Schwartz, P. (2011). Climate change and security.
Global Environment Facility. (2018). Environmental security: Dimensions and priorities. GEF/STAP/C.54/Inf.06, June 14.
Hartmann, F. (2011). Wounded eagle: America’s strategy and America’s security.
Holsti, K. J. (2009). Politics in command: Foreign trade as national security policy.
Huang, W., & Mason, A. (2019). Demographic Transition and Economic Growth in Japan:
Implications for Sustained Prosperity. Population and Development Review, 45(3), 499-517.
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (2015). What is economic security?
International Energy Agency. (2023, October 15). Energy security. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/topics/energy-security
International Labour Organization (ILO). (n.d.). International labour standards on social security.
Ishii, A. (2017). Sustainable Development Goals and Japan’s Political Landscape. The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus, 15(19).
IT Governance UK. (2023, December 11). What is cybersecurity? Retrieved from https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/what-is-cybersecurity
Kushida, K. (2018). Energy Policy in Japan: Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy, and the Challenges of Achieving Sustainability. Journal of Energy Policy, 117, 345-354.
Lankauskiene, T., & Ciene, M. T. (2012). Security and sustainable development: Approaches and dimensions in the globalization context. Journal of Security Sustainability, 1(4), 287-297.
Makinda, S. (1998). Sovereignty and global security. Security Dialogue, 29(3), 281-292.
MEXT. (2019). Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Japan. Japan’s Educational System Overview. Retrieved from https://www.mext.go.jp
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. (2021). Official Development Assistance (ODA) White Paper 2021. Tokyo: Government of Japan.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (2020). Annual Report on Health and Welfare in Japan. Tokyo: Government of Japan.
Ministry of the Environment. (2021, October). Solid waste management and recycling technology of Japan - Towards a sustainable society. Waste Management and Recycling Department, Policy Planning Division, Office of Sound Material-Cycle Society.
Noguchi, Y. (2010). Japan’s Economic Resurgence and the Role of Social Equality. Japan Economic Review, 61(1), 1-14.
OECD. (2020). OECD Health Statistics 2020. Paris: OECD Publishing.
Paret, P. (1989). Military power. The Journal of Military History, 53(3).
Roberg, R. (2002). Failed states in a world of terror. Foreign Affairs.
Roe, P. (n.d.). The societal dimension of global security. Central European University, Budapest, Hungary.
Skidmore, D. (1999). Security: A new framework for analysis.
Stone, M. (2009). Security according to Buzan: A comprehensive security analysis. Sciences Po, Paris, France, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, USA.
The United Nations World Charter for Nature. (1982). The developing nations’ initiative to establish protections for the environment. 48th Plenary Meeting.
Transparency International. (2020). Corruption Perceptions Index 2020. Retrieved from https://www.transparency.org
UNESCO. (2024, March). What is education for sustainable development (ESD)? Retrieved from https://en.unesco.org/themes/education-sustainable-development/what-is-esd/sd
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2014). Education for sustainable development: A global framework. UNESCO.
United Nations. (1972). Conference on the human environment. Stockholm, 5-16 June.
United Nations. (1987). Report of the world commission on environment and development: Our common future.
United Nations. (2015). The components of sustainable development. Procedia Economics and Finance, 26, 806-811.
United Nations. (2020). UN department of economic and social affairs - Sustainable development goals (SDGs). CSD indicators of sustainable development - 3rd edition.
United Nations. (2024, February 15). Plan for sustainable development titled ‘Transforming our world’ by 2030. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals
World Health Organization. (2015). World Mental Health Day: Dignity in mental health.
Zartman, W. (1995). Collapsed states: The disintegration and restoration of legitimate authority..
Article details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
You must read and accept the copyright terms and conditions(click here for copyright terms).