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Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

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

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Journalism Award Recipient Depicts Myanmar's Return into Darkness

Our 2021 award recipient, Burmese journalist and Myanmar Now's Editor-in-Chief Swe Win, discusses Myanmar's post-coup assault on the free press, in conversation with Stanford's Eileen Donahoe and Scot Marciel.
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Balance of Power: Surprise China Missile Test

China's hypersonic missile test signals we can expect a much more aggressive China that no longer feels deterred by the U.S. military presence in Asia, says Center Fellow Oriana Skylar Mastro.
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Applications for APARC's 2022-23 Postdoctoral Fellowships Now Open

The Center offers postdoctoral fellowships on contemporary Japan, contemporary Asia broadly defined, and health or healthcare policy in the region, a fellowship for experts on Southeast Asia.

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Recent Videos

China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy | Peter Martin

China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy | Peter Martin

Facing Code Red: Climate Change in Southeast Asia | Angel Hsu and Melissa Low

Facing Code Red: Climate Change in Southeast Asia | Angel Hsu and Melissa Low

Japan Under Prime Minister Kishida | Rieko Kage and Daniel M. Smith

Japan Under Prime Minister Kishida | Rieko Kage and Daniel M. Smith

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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.