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Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

Stanford University's hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement on contemporary Asia

In the Spotlight

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Myanmar Now's Swe Win to Receive 2021 Journalism Award

An esteemed investigative journalist and human rights defender, Swe Win, editor-in-chief of Myanmar Now, has led a resilient fight for press freedom in the country.
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The COVID Crisis of India’s Vulnerable Populations

A new study by Karen Eggleston and colleagues documents the adverse health, psychosocial, and economic impacts of COVID-19 on people with chronic conditions in India.
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New Book: Demographics and Innovation in the Asia-Pacific

The new volume offers lessons from Asian nations about the challenges facing aging societies and the roles technology and innovation may play in rebalancing them,

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About Us

The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) is dedicated to the study of critical issues affecting the countries of Asia and their regional and global relations. Our scholar community is comprised of distinguished academics and practitioners in government, business, and civil society. Through policy-relevant research, publications, education, public programs, and international collaborations, we address pressing challenges in a world in which Asia plays an increasingly central role.

 

What We Do

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Research

Pursue and publish interdisciplinary, social science-oriented scholarship from regional and global perspectives on issues of vital importance to the economies, foreign affairs, health, politics, and societal transitions of the Asia-Pacific.

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Education

Support the next generation of Asia experts by offering fellowship and training opportunities to academics and practitioners, teaching Stanford courses, and bringing Asia-Pacific topics into high school and community college classrooms.

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Policy & Outreach

Illuminate Asia-Pacific-focused, policy-relevant problems and solutions and strengthen cooperation between counterparts in the United States and Asia by providing expert analysis, thought leadership, and constructive interaction.

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Events

Thu Apr 29
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Strategic Competition in the Bay of Bengal

Via Zoom webinar. Please register at:  https://bit.ly/2P4CllG
Mon May 3
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Shifting Gears in Innovation Strategy

This event is being held virtually via Zoom. Please register for the webinar via the following link: https://bit.ly/3axXNab
Tue May 4
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

What Does India Want from a Partnership? A Conversation with Shivshankar Menon

Via Zoom webinar Register at:  https://bit.ly/3t3n4iJ
Wed May 5
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

The Role of Corruption in China's Speedy, Risky Boom

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Thu May 6
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Tokyo Olympics, COVID-19, and Governance and Gender in Japanese Sports

This event is being held virtually via Zoom. Please register for the webinar via the following link: https://bit.ly/3sfNNs2