Assistant Secretary
John Ueki is a fourth-year International Relations/Politics student at International Christian University in Tokyo. He currently works in government relations and intelligence support at Gemini Group, where he supports political and regulatory research, stakeholder analysis, and executive preparation. He has also worked in the Japanese parliament, supporting high-level protocol, secretariat coordination, and legislative engagement. His broader interests include diplomacy, international organization reform, security affairs, and the practical design of institutions that can address transnational challenges. John has represented Japan in international youth and policy forums, including UN- and NATO-related settings, and is particularly interested in how younger generations can contribute to more effective global governance.
WHY ARE YOU A WORLD FEDERALIST?
I am a world federalist because many of the defining challenges of our century—conflict, climate risk, technological disruption, and inequality—cannot be solved by states acting alone. I believe stronger, more democratic, and more accountable international institutions are necessary if peace, justice, and human dignity are to be more than conditionals dependent on the stability of the current nation-state system. To me, world federalism is a long-term commitment to building institutions that match the scale of our shared problems.
WHAT IS THE WORLD YOU ARE WORKING TOWARDS?
I am working towards a world in which borders do not prevent cooperation, power is constrained by law, and international institutions are strong enough to protect both peace and human dignity. I want a world where global problems are met with shared responsibility rather than paralysis, where younger generations can trust that politics can still serve humanity, and where international order is not only about managing crises, but also about building a more just and livable future for all.