Since the 1960s, American University's Center for Asian Studies has coordinated Asian studies activities to promote deeper mutual understanding between Asia and the United States. Its mission is comprised of the following elements:
Education
Development of curriculum, courses, and certification in Asian Studies. Creation of new faculty lines in Asian studies. Coordination of dual degree and exchange programs with Asian universities.
Research
Coordination of lectures, seminars, and research projects, and publications in the area of Asian studies. Research and teaching are conducted on such topics as political economy, civil society, democratization, international relations, foreign policy, gender, race, culture, labor, and migration issues.
Outreach
Organization of joint projects, executive training programs, and international conferences which build connections between teaching and research institutions and between policy analysts and practitioners.
Fundraising
Raise domestic and international funds and grants to promote teaching and research in Asian studies.
Cultural and Social Activities
Sponsor student clubs, Asian festivals, and other events.
Ongoing Events Spring - Fall 2012
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Washington Asia Forum
UPCOMING:
2012
- #179 September 19, Yuki Tatsumi, Stimson Center, "US-Japan Alliance: Prospects and Challenges" 2:30 pm, SIS 300
- #180 September 25, David Shambaugh, George Washington University, "China Goes Global" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
- #181 October 10, Akihiko Kimijima, Ritsumeikan University/Brookings Institute, "Six Faces of Article 9: Elucidating the Complexities of Japan's Postwar Constitution" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
- #182 October 23, Arvind Subramanian, Peterson Institute, "Economic Power Between the US and China: Is It One up and One Down?" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
- #183 November 20, Xiaoquan Raphael Zhang, American University, "Globalization and Chinese Cinema in the 21st Century: National or/and Transnational?" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
PREVIOUS:
2012
- #178 April 18, Kwei-bo Huang, National Chengchi University/Brookings Institute, "The 'China Factor' in Taiwan's Foreign Relations" 1:00 pm, Bentley Lounge in Gray Hall
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#177 March 21, Yufan Hao, University of Macau/Brookings Institute, "The Impacts of Societal Forces on Chinese Foreign Policy Making" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
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#176 March 20, Ji-Young Lee, American University, "Understanding International Hierarchy: Comparing Japanese and Korean responses to a China-centered world order" 1:00 pm, SIS Founder's Room
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#175 Feb 29, Justin Jacobs, American University, "The Road to Yi-Ta: The Failure of Chinese Communist Ethnic Policies of Xinjiang, 1950-70" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
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#174 Feb 17, Gaye Christoffersen, Johns Hopkins University, "Designing a Northeast Asian Energy Regime" 1 pm, EQB Lounge
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#173 Feb 8, Scott Kastner, University of Maryland, "Who Accommodates Chinese Interests? Exploring Variation in National Responses to a Rising China" 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
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#172 Feb 2, B.G. Muhn, Georgetown University, "Images of Pyongyang: Life and Art from the Hidden City" 5:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
2011
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- #171 Nov 15, Bonnie Glaser, Center for Strategic and International Studies, "US-China Relations and North Korea," 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
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#170 Nov 9, Yan Xuetong, Tsinghua University, "China's Rise and Its Security Policy," 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
- #169 Oct 26, Michael Auslin, American Enterprise Institute, "Japan's Future after the Earthquake" 2:30 pm, SIS 300
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#168 Oct 4, Akira Chiba, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, "Japan in Asia: Whither, and Why?", 2:30 pm, SIS Founder's Room
- #167 Sept 21 Yangmo Ku, American University, "Dealing with Historical Issues in Japan and Germany: Ruling Coalitions, Transnational Activism, and Conservative Reaction" 2:30 pm, MGC 200
- #166 Apr 14, Jae-Jung Suh, Johns Hopkins University SAIS, "Historical Contentions and Regional Order in Northeast Asia" 12:45 pm, EQB Lounge
- #165 Mar 29, Shoon Murray, American University, "Americans’ Perceptions of China’s Rise" 2 pm, EQB Lounge
- #164 Mar 3, William Brooks, John Hopkins University SAIS, "Cracks in the U.S.-Japan Alliance?" 12:45 pm, SIS Founders Room
- #163 Mar 1, Xiao Chengyang, American University, "China: Gender Differences in Perception of Environmental Issues" 2 pm, SIS 300
- #162 Feb 8, David Steinberg, Georgetown University, "Myanmar: On the Cusp of a New Government"
- #161 Jan 27, Kenki Adachi, Ritsumeikan University, "Japan's Foreign Policy: Ghost of Yoshida Doctrine"
