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The Geopolitical Importance of Southeast Asia and the Pacific

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Sue Mi Terry

Director of the Asia Program and the Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy

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Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director, Asia Program

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Michael Kugelman

Director, South Asia Institute

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"Afghanistan is facing a pivotal moment. We’ve heard this before, but it’s never been more true today. The final U.S. withdrawal, unprecedented Taliban gains, and a floundering peace process underscore just how much Afghanistan’s future hangs in the balance."

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Program Coordinator and Associate for Southeast Asia, Asia Program

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Sue Mi Terry

Director of the Asia Program and the Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy

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Shihoko Goto

Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director, Asia Program

Michael Kugelman
Michael Kugelman

Director, South Asia Institute

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Lucas Myers

Program Coordinator and Associate for Southeast Asia, Asia Program

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Fellowship Opportunities

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Competition for Taiwan Scholars

Currently accepting applications for a month-long fellowship in summer 2022. This residential scholarship will bridge the worlds of academic research and policy implementation that will lead to enhanced relations between Taiwan and the United States.

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Competition for Japan Scholars

Applications for the next fellowship cycle are currently open. The Japan Scholar initiative is supported by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote research on issues of mutual concern between Japan and the United States.

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The Wilson China Fellowship

The next round of Wilson China Fellowship applications is now open! The application period will run from April 1st to June 15th, 2022.