Mike Bosack
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International Negotiator, Peacebuilder, War-tested Leader・Special Advisor, YCAPS・Founder, Parley Policy Initiative • All views my own
This simple, deliberate approach can help break through those moments when you find yourself struggling to make sense of a situation or circumstances.
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This simple, deliberate approach can help break through those moments when you find yourself struggling to make sense of a situation or circumstances.
...you need to assess what key elements are still missing.
Then, you can either go look for the missing pieces or analyze the range of options for what the picture could be based on the pieces you have and those that are missing.
Then, you can either go look for the missing pieces or analyze the range of options for what the picture could be based on the pieces you have and those that are missing.
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
...you need to assess what key elements are still missing.
Then, you can either go look for the missing pieces or analyze the range of options for what the picture could be based on the pieces you have and those that are missing.
Then, you can either go look for the missing pieces or analyze the range of options for what the picture could be based on the pieces you have and those that are missing.
...exactly know what the final picture will be.
In that case, you would start by taking the pieces in front of you, figuring out what they are and where they may go. As you build the puzzle out with the pieces you have, the picture may start to become clearer.
But then...
In that case, you would start by taking the pieces in front of you, figuring out what they are and where they may go. As you build the puzzle out with the pieces you have, the picture may start to become clearer.
But then...
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
...exactly know what the final picture will be.
In that case, you would start by taking the pieces in front of you, figuring out what they are and where they may go. As you build the puzzle out with the pieces you have, the picture may start to become clearer.
But then...
In that case, you would start by taking the pieces in front of you, figuring out what they are and where they may go. As you build the puzzle out with the pieces you have, the picture may start to become clearer.
But then...
The key now for the Japanese government is finding the appropriate legal pathway and then ensuring that the SDF is tied in closely with Ministry of Environment, prefectural, and municipal authorities.
We'll see what comes of it, but this problem will not go away on its own.
We'll see what comes of it, but this problem will not go away on its own.
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The key now for the Japanese government is finding the appropriate legal pathway and then ensuring that the SDF is tied in closely with Ministry of Environment, prefectural, and municipal authorities.
We'll see what comes of it, but this problem will not go away on its own.
We'll see what comes of it, but this problem will not go away on its own.
The bear population had started to become a noticeable problem when I was living in #Niigata back in 2017-19, and I had long thought that the SDF was a viable option.
It allows for a practical exercise in military planning and operations while addressing a real world problem.
It allows for a practical exercise in military planning and operations while addressing a real world problem.
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The bear population had started to become a noticeable problem when I was living in #Niigata back in 2017-19, and I had long thought that the SDF was a viable option.
It allows for a practical exercise in military planning and operations while addressing a real world problem.
It allows for a practical exercise in military planning and operations while addressing a real world problem.
While it may seem an impractical option for the Japanese government, the reality is that there are not enough civilian hunters to manage the problem, and local police in these areas are not equipped to respond effectively to these massive animals when they get aggressive.
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
While it may seem an impractical option for the Japanese government, the reality is that there are not enough civilian hunters to manage the problem, and local police in these areas are not equipped to respond effectively to these massive animals when they get aggressive.
...unless the law specifically provides for a certain mission set, the SDF cannot do it.
Newly minted Defense Minister Koizumi stated that is necessary to overcome this legal hurdle to enable the SDF to respond to the increased threat from the bears.
Newly minted Defense Minister Koizumi stated that is necessary to overcome this legal hurdle to enable the SDF to respond to the increased threat from the bears.
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
...unless the law specifically provides for a certain mission set, the SDF cannot do it.
Newly minted Defense Minister Koizumi stated that is necessary to overcome this legal hurdle to enable the SDF to respond to the increased threat from the bears.
Newly minted Defense Minister Koizumi stated that is necessary to overcome this legal hurdle to enable the SDF to respond to the increased threat from the bears.
One of the challenges with the deployment of Self Defense Forces is the absence of any legal provisions for uniformed personnel to conduct animal trapping or culling operations.
Japan maintains a "positive list" approach to security, meaning that....
Japan maintains a "positive list" approach to security, meaning that....
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
One of the challenges with the deployment of Self Defense Forces is the absence of any legal provisions for uniformed personnel to conduct animal trapping or culling operations.
Japan maintains a "positive list" approach to security, meaning that....
Japan maintains a "positive list" approach to security, meaning that....
...this fiscal year is already standing at 10.
Ground Self Defense Force officers recently met with Akita Prefecture officials, but these incidents have also occurred in Aomori, Iwate, Toyama, Niigata, and other areas.
Ground Self Defense Force officers recently met with Akita Prefecture officials, but these incidents have also occurred in Aomori, Iwate, Toyama, Niigata, and other areas.
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
...this fiscal year is already standing at 10.
Ground Self Defense Force officers recently met with Akita Prefecture officials, but these incidents have also occurred in Aomori, Iwate, Toyama, Niigata, and other areas.
Ground Self Defense Force officers recently met with Akita Prefecture officials, but these incidents have also occurred in Aomori, Iwate, Toyama, Niigata, and other areas.