Introductory presentation: Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution for
Ukraine and FOIP (Hideaki Shinoda, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies;
Visiting Senior Research Fellow, ROLES, University of Tokyo; Director,Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center [HPC])
Education: PhD in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE), University of London, UK (1998), MA in Political Science, Waseda
University, Japan (1993), BA, Waseda University, Japan (1991).
Career: Currently a professor at the Graduate School of Global Studies at Tokyo
University of Foreign Studies, 2013 to present and other roles such as facilitator atHiroshima Peace Builders Center 2007 to present, associate professor at Hiroshima University,Visiting professor and other consultancy roles.
Areas of Specialties: International relations theory, Peacebuilding Study, Conflict Analysis,
Humanity and Social Sciences
Some publications: Partnership Peace Operations in Multi-layered International Security: An
Examination of the Involvement of Regional and Sub-regional Organizations in International
Peace Operations and four more papers plus an outstanding number of books and articles to hiscredit.
Panel 1: Conflict Resolution for the Future of Free and Open Indo Pacific (FOIP) I [Viewsfrom South Asia]
Major General Rajendra Singh Yadav, VSM (Retd), (Director CS3, United Service
Institute of India, New Delhi, India) “FOIP from the perspective of India”
Major General Rajendra Singh Yadav, is a President’s Awardee from the prestigious
National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the coveted
Rajputana
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31 Dec 2017 after 38 years of glorious service to the Nation and Indian Army.
The General Officer has had an excellent and a unique academic trackrecord. Starting with award of National Senior Science Talent Search Scholarship byNCERT in School, he topped in all Civil Academic courses up to M Sc and M Phil, andalso stood First in all Army Courses.
The General Officer commanded an Infantry Division, and served on all active borders
with Pakistan and China, and even has rich operational experience of counter terrorist operations
in J&K and North East. The General was awarded the Vishist Seva Medal by the President of India
for his exceptional services during counter terrorist operations.
The General also served as Defence Attache of India in Indian Embassies in Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait and Yemen, and has rich experience of military diplomacy and international relations.
Post retirement, the General has been Vice Chancellor of a University. During this period
he was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Confederation of Indian Universities &Association of International Educators for World Peace (a UN Affiliate) for contributions to higher
education, didactical planning & administration and educational research & development.
The General Officer is a keen Sportsman, and is also into a lot of Adventure Activities likeSky Diving, Scuba Diving, Para Sailing, Hot Air Ballooning and Bungee Jumping. A keen traveler
1and trekker, he has toured entire length and breadth of India many times over, and has alreadyvisited 31 countries.
The General is currently the Director, Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation, UnitedService Institution of India, New Delhi. He is a prolific writer on strategic issues, and specializes
in Net assessment, Scenario Building, Strategic Gaming, Geo-strategic Assessments andInternational Affairs. He has attended several international conferences abroad.
Mahfuz Kabir (Research Director at Bangladesh Institute of Internationaland Strategic Studies [BIISS], Bangladesh) “FOIP from the perspective ofBangladesh”
Dr Mahfuz Kabir is currently Research Director at Bangladesh Institute ofInternational and Strategic Studies (BIISS), Dhaka. He holds PhD from Curtin
University, Australia. His areas of research interest include Indo-Pacific, foreignpolicy, trade and investment modeling, regional integration, South Asia, peaceand conflict, macroeconomic modeling, disaster and risk management, climatechange, renewable energy, social protection, and policy modeling. He has
published extensively from home and abroad that include World Bank, UNDP,Elsevier, Routledge, and Springer.

S. Chaminda Padmakumara (Professor, Head of the Department, Department
of International Relation, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka) “FOIP from theperspective of Sri Lanka”
Professor S. Chaminda Padmakumara has obtained PhD in International Relations
from South Asian University, New Delhi, 2020. His PhD thesis focuses on thehistorical concept of ‘mandala’ and Southeast Asian region formation, and he has
obtained MA in International Relations from University of Colombo, 2012. He also
holds a B.A. (Hons), Special Degree in International Relations, University ofColombo, Sri Lanka, 2009. His research interests and writing include regionalintegration, methodology in regional studies and theories of International Relations.
He has published several research papers and has presented on various aspects ofInternational Relations.
He has served as the Director of Studies of Faculty of Graduate Studies from 2018 to 2022
February and the current coordinator for the Master in Peace and Conflict Resolution Program atFaculty of Graduate Studies and Master of Arts in International Relations offered by the Facultyof Arts University of Colombo. In addition, Professor Padmakumara serves as a resource person
to Defense Services Command and Staff College (DSCS) at Sapugaskanda , Bandaranayake
International Diplomatic Training Institute ( BIDTI), National Defense College ( NDC) andBandaranaike Center for International Studies(BCIS)

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(Chair/discussant): Hideaki Shinoda
Panel 2: Conflict Resolution for the Future of Free and Open Indo Pacific (FOIP) I [Viewsfrom Africa]
Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa (Director of Institute of Diplomatic Studies,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti, Djibouti) “FOIP from theperspective of Djibouti”
Since September 2020, Mohamed is the Director of the Institute of Diplomatic
Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ofDjibouti. His mission is to strengthen the knowledge of diplomats and civil
servants of the ministries in line with national Vision 2035 and train them tobetter represent Djibouti in the world.
Mohamed organizes high-level conferences and debates on current issues and themes relating tothe geopolitical issues of our era. During the month of October 2023, Mohamed participated in a
conference on geopolitics in Kampala as a panelist at the round table on East Africa as part of“Indo-Pacific Theater.”He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy
obtained from the University of Brest and a BAC+5 level diploma in Analyst and International
Strategy from the IRIS Institute in 2020. During his university career, Mohamed wrote adissertation on “Security Diplomacy in Djibouti: The Case of France”, in 2020.
Mohamed began his professional career in Geneva in 2012 at the Permanent Mission of Djibouti
to the United Nations, where he served until December 2013.
With the ambition to be part of the enthusiastic young executives who wish to participate in theeconomic development of the country, he returned to his hometown to join the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation in January 2015 as an Advisor.
In January 2017, he was appointed Deputy Director and Deputy Director of training at the Instituteof Diplomatic Studies (IED) of MAECI. His role was to supervise training programs, in order tostrengthen the knowledge of diplomats in the field of diplomacy and international relations, inforeign languages and to consolidate the professional skills of senior executives. Mohamed wasalso responsible for establishing partnerships with other institutes of diplomatic studies at theregional and international level.
In 2017, Mohamed was selected to participate in the Public Management Program at theprestigious Syraccuse University of New York as part of the Mandelon Washington Fellowship
Program initiated by Barack Obama. This program aimed to invite the top 10 future leaders fromeach African country to take courses at the best American universities.
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In his free time, he devotes himself to helping the most deprived in remote areas of Djibouti,
through the Djib-action Rurale association which he chairs. Numerous humanitarian actions havebeen organized to help young people and families in precarious situations.
C.A. Mumma-Martinon (Department of Political Science and Public
Administration, University of Nairobi, Kenya) “FOIP from the perspective ofKenya”
Dr. C.A. Mumma-Martinon is a lecturer at the Department of Political Science andPublic Administration, University of Nairobi. She is a Council Member of theNational Defence University – Kenya (NDU-K). She is the winner of The KaadStiftung- The Prof. Dr. Peter Hünermann Award- 2021. She holds a PhD from the
University of Leipzig, Germany, a Masters in Diplomacy and International Studiesand Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations from theUniversity of Nairobi. She has taught in several universities including: the European Peace
University in Austria, the Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations, the Institute ofDiplomacy and International Studies, the National Defense College, the National Joint Staff
Command, the National Intelligence Academy in Kenya. She has worked at the International
Peace Support Training Centre in different capacities as the Head Applied Research, Curriculum
Development Officer, Conflict Prevention Analyst, lead facilitator in Dialogue, Negotiation andMediation, among others. Since 2018, she has been a lead facilitator in four consecutive Female
Soldiers in Peace Support Operations, Train the Trainer (T3) and Female Engagement Teams(FETS) for the African Union and the Eastern African Standby Force. Dr. Mumma-Martinon’s
research interests include: Women Peace Agenda, international, Continental, regional, subregional organizations in Africa, African Continental Diplomacy, Africa Peace and Security
Architecture, Dialogue, Negotiation and Mediation. She has worked at the Truth Justice andReconciliation Commission, as a Resident Consultant for Reconciliation and at Total Exploration
and Production, as a Social Affairs Manager. She inducts Kenyan diplomats and ambassadors. Has
authored several articles, occasional papers, book chapters and Newsletters. In the forthcoming
high-level academic conference, Dr. Mumma-Martinon is happy to be part of these discussions
that inspire a transformative approach to addressing global challenges

4Abdifatah Aden AbdiPeace building and conflict advisor
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MOIFAR)
Mogadishu, Somalia
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
As a seasoned Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Advisor with over 15 years
of professional experience, I have cultivated expertise in fostering reconciliationand peace initiatives across the Horn of Africa. Throughout my career, I haveactively participated in numerous mediations and conflict resolution processes inSomalia and neighboring countries. Additionally, I hold a Master's degree inPeace, Governance, and Development, which has provided me with comprehensive knowledge
and skills to address complex challenges in conflict-affected regions. Furthermore, I am adedicated researcher and writer, focusing on the geopolitical, security, environmental, andeconomic aspects of Somalia and the Horn of Africa region. My work spans various organizations,
including the Government of Somalia, the United Nations, international and non-governmentalorganizations operating in the Horn of Africa. I have conducted extensive research and case studies
within Somalia, contributing valuable insights to the field. Currently serving as a Peace andConflict Advisor to the Ministry of Interior in Somalia, I am committed to enhancing the capacities
of civil servants and students alike, thereby fostering sustainable peace and development in theregion.

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EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Master in master’s degree in Peace, Governance, and Development studies
University for Peace (UPEACE)- Mogadishu, 2022
Bachelor of Development Studies at Mount Kenya University - Main Campus 2016
Diploma (Community development) KIM university, Nairobi 2013
High school certificate (Certificate) Garissa, Kenya 2008
ICDL COURSE: SPSS, STATA, Minitab, MS-Access and MS-Excel Data analysis,
Mobile Data Collection ODK.

EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND
Peace building and conflict advisor
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MOIFAR)
Mogadishu, Somalia
2021 to present
Summary key responsibility• Lead and implement grassroots conflict resolution & peace building activities in the newly
recovered areas in line with the national reconciliation framework.
5•In close collaboration with international partners, will always coordinate with all FMS on
the implementation of conflict resolution & peace building activities including brokeringceasefires, mediation activities between conflicting parties, identification &implementation peace dividends across Somalia prior, during & post conflict.

•Aim and goals of my roles are (a) Support full implementation of previous peaceagreements. (b) Work with relevant authorities & communities to establish a locally owned& sustainable mechanism for conflict resolution & peace building activities. (c) Buildcapacities of local authorities & other peace actors to sustain & enhance peace. (d) formed
and structure the local authorities of the new recaptured areas and give them peace building
trainings

Ingi Rashed, Associate Program Officer, Transnational Threats, Cairo
International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding[CCCPA], Egypt) “FOIP from the perspective of Egypt”
Ingi is the Transnational Threats Associate Program Officer. She is currently
responsible for substantially contributing to capacity building, convening activities,
and knowledge production in the areas of transnational threats which focuses on
combatting human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, illicit financial flows, andtransnational organized crime. In addition, the scope of her work addresses forced
displacement in fragile and conflict affected settings, along with climate-induced displacement.
Prior to joining CCCPA, Ingi held different positions that include being officer on International
Affairs Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Senior Research and Development
Officer, at the German University in Cairo.
She has 3 years of teaching experience in security studies, having taught courses on International
Relations, International Security Studies, Global Terrorism, and Comparative Politics at various
universities in Egypt including the Arab Academy for Science and Technology, and Maritime
Transport (AAST), and the American University in Cairo (AUC). Ingi has also worked as a
research assistant focusing on state sovereignty and transnational threats at AUC.
She holds a master’s degree in international relations, with a focus on International Security
Studies. Her thesis addresses the different post-revolutionary state building, institutions building
processes and pathways through the institutionalization of structural policies and reforms. She iscurrently working on her PhD that focuses on Security Studies.
(Chair/discussant): Hideaki Shinoda
Panel 3: Agendas for Conflict Resolution in Ukraine: The Linkage between Euro-Atlantic
Security and the Indo- Pacific Security
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Anna Mykolayivna Ishchenko(Senior Lecturer, National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI)
Education: obtained a Bachelor's degree at the National Technical University of Ukraine, Facultyof Sociology—postgraduate study in philosophy of education at National Technical University ofUkraine, faculty of sociology and law. Anna Mykolayivna Ischenko has a strong sociology
background and extensive field experience, including a diverse range of research interests andpractical activities. Her work in applied sociology, human capital development, and education
philosophy demonstrates her commitment to contributing to the field of sociology and society atlarge.
Education: Bachelor's degree National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv PolytechnicInstitute" (Kyiv), Faculty of Sociology Specialty "Sociology."
Career: has had an internship at Masaryk University Training Week (MUST Week) under theErasmus+ program, Scientific and Practical Seminar: "Qualitative Methods in SociologicalResearch" (Higher School of Sociology at the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy ofSciences of Ukraine) and currently the Director of the Scientific Research Center of Applied
Sociology "Sotsioplus",
Field of Scientific Interests:
Applied Sociology
Factors of Formation and Development of Human Capital
Philosophy of Education
Expert Research Methods
Publications: Some of her publications include: "Formation of a Positive Image of a Female
Manager in the Civil Service" (co-authored with A. A. Melnychenko, O. A. Akimova, and others)- Published by the Center for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the Standards of the EuropeanUnion.
"Foresight of the Development of the Defense-Industrial Complex of Ukraine in the Time Horizonof 2021–2030" (as the Scientific Project Manager) - Published by the National Technical
University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" and many other titles.

Olena Akimova
Acting Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Law of KPIEducation: National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"(now - KPI named after Igor Sikorskyi), Faculty of Sociology, speciality "administrativemanagement" and an Honors degree. Faculty of Sociology, postgraduate, speciality"philosophy".
Career: She has teaching experience at the "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" from 20167

to present at the Department of Management Theory and Practice, Department of Philosophy andDepartment of Sociology and Law, KPI.
Areas of Interests: Higher Education- Policy Analysis- Public governance- Sustainability- Information Society
Some of her publications include Improvement of Ways of Human Capital Development as aFactor of Increase Mobilization Potential of Ukraine: Monograph, Management in the sphere of
education and science to ensure the sustainable development of the state andregions. She has over 50 scientific publications and co-authors, 11 collective publications and 14
articles.

Philip Shetler-Jones (Senior Research Fellow for Indo-Pacific Security, Royal
United Services Institute [RUSI], UK) “The Linkage between Euro-Atlantic
Security and Indo-Pacific Security”
Education: University of Sheffield, UK National Institute of Japanese studies, PhD
Career: various positions at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit(GIZ) , Chatham House, World Economic Forum (WEF) , OSCE Special MonitoringMission, Ukraine, EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) Georgia, UK Stabilisation Unit,
ASEAN Regional Forum, NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe(SHAPE), European External Action Service (EEAS), United Nations Department ofPeacekeeping Operations, United Nations Mission in Sudan, UNPROFOR, IFOR.

Hinako Yasui (Graduate Student, Graduate School of Public Policy [GraSPP] at
University of Tokyo)
Education: Department of Global Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

Introductory presentation: Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution forUkraine and FOIP (Hideaki Shinoda, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies;
Visiting Senior Research Fellow, ROLES, University of Tokyo; Director,
Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center [HPC])
Education: PhD in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE), University of London, UK (1998), MA in Political Science, Waseda
University, Japan (1993), BA, Waseda University, Japan (1991).
Career: Currently a professor at the Graduate School of Global Studies at Tokyo
University of Foreign Studies, 2013 to present and other roles such as facilitator at8

Hiroshima Peace Builders Center 2007 to present, associate professor at Hiroshima University,
Visiting professor and other consultancy roles.
Areas of Specialties: International relations theory, Peacebuilding Study, Conflict Analysis,
Humanity and Social Sciences
Some publications: Partnership Peace Operations in Multi-layered International Security: An
Examination of the Involvement of Regional and Sub-regional Organizations in International
Peace Operations and four more papers plus an outstanding number of books and articles to hiscredit.

(Chair/discussant): Tomonori Yoshizaki (Professor, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,Japan)
Education: Graduated from Keio University
Career: A Tokyo University of Foreign Studies professor from April 2023. Formerlya research fellow of Global Security Center, vice president for Academic Affairs andProfessor at the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Ministry of Defense
Japan, visiting professor at Kobe University, University of Tsukuba, Kings CollegeLondon, Daito Bunka University and Sophia graduate school and Visiting fellow, National
Security Department Hudson Institute.
Areas of Specialties: Humanities and Social Sciences, International Relations, Security Studies
Policy Simulations, European History, Peacebuilding Study.
Some publications: NATO's Value in the non-military area plus 26 other books and publications
to his credit.

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