Asia Events
Webcast Day 2: Connecting Grassroots to Government for Disaster Management: A Policy Roundtable
September 14, 2012 // 9:30am — 3:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
Watch via live webcast the workshop "Connecting Grassroots to Government through Open Innovation," focusing on the opportunities and challenges of social media, crowdsourcing, crisismapping and open innovation for the full life-cycle of disaster management.
Combating Extremism Through Education: Lessons from Pakistan and Across the Muslim World
September 11, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:15pm
Asia Program
A top education policy official in Pakistan discusses how his country--and the wider Muslim World--can fight radicalism through revitalized policies that increase access to science and technology education.
Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam
September 05, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Cold War International History Project
Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for History.
Green Urbanization in Asia
August 29, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The number of people moving into Asian cities is historically unprecedented. Millions of people are rapidly migrating into the cities, and the number of megacities and areas with extremely high population densities is rising. This trend is expected to continue as a relatively low share of Asia's population still lives in urban areas. Download the report or read a summary of the event here!
The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Future of International Trade
August 08, 2012 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
Program on America and the Global Economy
As the major trade initiative of the Obama Administration, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will broaden trade in the Pacific and may create a template for future, global trade negotiations.
Japan’s Middle East Policy since 9/11
July 25, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:15pm
Asia Program
Japan’s policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and, more broadly, on Middle East issues generally has been shaped by two key factors: Tokyo’s quest for oil, and its awareness of the wider international diplomatic and political setting. Unfortunately for Japan, these two considerations have frequently pushed Japanese policy makers in opposite directions. Historically, Japan has preferred a low-key approach to the region. But in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Tokyo has faced increasing pressure to become more engaged--more specifically, to contribute to the U.S.-led war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Does Japan aspire to be a relevant player in the Middle East? Can it play such a role, if it wishes to do so? Wilson Center visiting scholar Yuka Uchida will discuss these and related issues as she explores the post-9/11 evolution of Japanese policy in the broader Middle East.
Of Generals, Judges, and International Law: Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis and Implications for U.S. Policy
July 18, 2012 // 3:00pm — 4:15pm
Asia Program
A Director's Forum on Pakistan's rule-of-law crisis.
Book Launch: Little America--The War Within the War for Afghanistan
July 16, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:15pm
Asia Program
Former Public Policy Scholar Rajiv Chandrasekaran discusses his latest book, Little America--The War Within the War for Afghanistan.
Malaysia: At the Center of It All
June 28, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Asia Program
A discussion about one of Southeast Asia’s most strategic nations, featuring noted regional expert Marvin Ott.
OECD Economic Survey of the United States, 2012
June 26, 2012 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Program on America and the Global Economy
The OECD’s 2012 Economic Survey of the United States is an in-depth analysis of the U.S. economy and offers policy recommendations to promote sustainable economic growth and employment. The Survey also explores policy options to reduce income inequality and poverty. A special chapter in this year’s report is focused on fostering innovation.