The Second Sino-Japanese War:
The Empire of Japan 1937
On July 1937, tensions between the Japanese empire and Chinese troops in Beijing overflowed, starting what would be known as the Second-Sino Japanese war. There are countless stories, of victories and tragedies, over the Dawn of the New “Far East”. If the empire of Japan wins, they establish themselves as the true East Asian Hegemony, However, if China is able to win, they successfully protect their independence and are able to decide how to unite their country without the interference of the strong-armed Japanese empire. Moreover, both sides have long histories of conflict and rivalry towards each other, and Japan especially seeks to take the major historical victory in this conflict. Nevertheless, it is an all out war, as both sides think they are right, and both sides will do whatever it takes to win. It will take military strategy, technological innovation and deception in order to beat the Chinese armed forces. However, that is not to say that there is no room for diplomacy in this situation. Stopping this war with minimal casualties means going down as a hero in the history books. As the cabinet of Japan, each individual action will decide how the legacy of the Japanese empire will be seen throughout the world. Make alliances, make enemies, make bold and wise decisions, and make the land of the rising sun proud.
Topic: The Empire of Japan 1937
Chair: Alen
Alen is a Junior at the University of Notre Dame, and is from the southeast section of Clearwater, Florida, where the ocean gently kisses the beach and the local airport hums quietly in the distance. The sound of waves crashing and planes soaring above creates a rhythm that mirrors the balance he so carefully cultivates in his life. He is studying International economics—Japanese, to be precise. The delicate fluctuations of global and cultural markets fascinate him. The way economic power shifts and geopolitical conflict unfolds, it all feels so complicated yet exciting. He also minors in Asian studies, enriching his understanding of the world, yet always remaining grounded in his quest for precision and curiosity. He resides in O’Neill Family Hall, a place where he finds solace from the distractions and menagerie of student life. His interests, however, reach beyond typical academia. He finds solace in Model UN, where he sees diplomacy is a fine art, practiced with careful gestures and calculated words. But most importantly, his greatest love is donuts—vanilla cream donuts to be exact. Soft, sweet, and perfectly balanced. The simple indulgence brings him satisfaction, much like life should—calm, controlled, yet also exciting and fulfilling. After all, it’s the simple pleasures that bring the greatest peace.