This panel addresses the challenges that peace education faces in a time of multiple conflicts,
increased nationalism, and continued military build-up across the globe. Compared to just a decade ago, we are witnessing the rise of an anti-globalist agenda of a divisive nature as well as increased public narratives about the need for armaments and nuclear options. The aim of this panel is to evaluate the current state of peace education curricula in Japan and beyond and discuss the challenges it currently faces. The panellists will draw upon their shared expertise in peace education development to address the following questions: