Koshitsu Ha Naze Sekai De Sonkei Sareru No Ka (Shincho Shinsho)

[Machine Translation] There are currently twenty-eight monarchies in the world. The Imperial Family, which boasts the oldest history among them, is deeply respected by other royal families and even by countries that have already lost their royal families. This is due not only to its long history, but also to the human power of the Imperial Family, including the previous Emperors, which has contributed greatly to Japanese diplomacy. How will the diplomatic asset that is the Imperial Family be utilized in the new era of 2021? How will the past be passed on to the next generation? We will consider this question in light of historical episodes.

現在、世界にある君主国は二十八。その中で最古の歴史を誇る皇室は、他の王室、そしてすでに王室を失ってしまった国々からも、深い敬意を向けられている。それは長い歴史に加え、先の天皇をはじめとする皇族の人間力によるものであり、日本外交にも大きく寄与してきた。皇室という外交資産は、新たな令和の時代にどう生かされるのか。これまでの歩みはどう受け継がれていくのか。歴史的エピソードに照らして考える。