The US-Asia Institute invites you to an upcoming webinar entitled "The Road to Sustainability in 2024, What’s In Store for Southeast Asia?" to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24th at 9:00 AM ET.

Join us in exploring the implications of ASEAN's sustainability and green energy initiatives. From critical minerals to clean energy, ASEAN's fight against climate change has been a key aspect of development policies.

The 15th installment of USAI's "Northeast Asia in Focus" webinar series, this session features experts who explore the nuance of partnerships and exchanges between China and Africa. From economic development to geopolitical influence, delve into the complex narratives of this collaboration and its far-reaching impact on the global stage.

The first installment of USAI’s Japan 2024 roundtable series, this private event connected congressional staffers with Shihoko Goto, Director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the Wilson Center, Tomoko Hosaka Mullaney, Executive Director of the U.S.-Japan Business Council, and staff from the Embassy of Japan to discuss US-Japan economic relations.

This event featured discussion of the outcomes of the US 2023 APEC host year, takeaways from the recent Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, and outlook for APEC in 2024 as Peru takes on the role of host economy. Remarks by Ambassador Matt Murray, US Senior Official for APEC, were followed by a networking reception with guests from Congress, the private sector, and the diplomatic community.

Hear from past MUNCEP participants to learn about the future of US-Mongolia relations and their experience in USAI’s summer youth development program in collaboration with the Mongolian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

In the four months since its establishment, the newly minted US-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) has already been put to the test. This virtual discussion will provide an overview of the NCG and its place in US-ROK Alliance. Our panel of regional experts will also offer their analyses of the NCG’s future, especially in light of recent developments such as those involving North Korea, Russia, and Hamas.

This year’s Election 101 event brought together diplomats from numerous Asian Countries to learn about the the 2023 Virginia State elections, the electoral process, and American democracy. This event consisted of an informative briefing, a polling site visit, and discussions with candidates, campaign officials, and election officers.

The fourteenth session of our Southeast Asia in Focus series will bring together regional experts to discuss the political implications of widespread social media use. This virtual discussion will provide an extensive understanding of internet behavior among governments, non-state actors, and individuals in the region. Our panelists will also cover the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, its consequences, and what some countries are doing to combat it.

The thirteenth session of our Northeast Asia in Focus Series will bring together regional experts to discuss the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Northeast Asian partners. This virtual discussion will provide an overview of the legal implications of the IRA, the importance of cooperation with Asian counterparts over matters of financial regulation, and the current and potential lasting impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on Northeast Asia and the United States.

The thirteenth session of our Southeast Asia in Focus series will bring together regional experts to discuss the impacts of the political developments in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The discussion will take place online via zoom and will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of recent political shifts, governance issues, and democratic resiliency in the region.

This briefing was an opportunity to engage in discussions on how developing virtual technologies affect global communication and international diplomacy. Our panel offered their perspectives on the importance of continuing to extend diplomatic outreach virtually and the benefits they have seen in virtual engagement with foreign counterparts. The panel also discussed how improvements to technology will be key for engagement in the future.

The US-Asia Institute is hosting its twelfth installment of the Southeast Asia in Focus series, which will unpack the current state of Myanmar through key layers. This briefing brings together regional experts to discuss the dynamics of Myanmar and the role to be played by the United States.

Join us for this special, off-the-record Zoom Webinar featuring Alejandro Reyes, Professor and Director of Knowledge Dissemination at the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong. This briefing is a unique opportunity to understand regional perspectives on these increasingly relevant issues.

Please note this Webinar is intended for Congressional Staffers only. If you are interested in attending please email kathi.lunardi@usasiainstitute.org for further details.

The US-Asia Institute is hosting the fourth session of our Northeast Asia in Focus Series this year, which will bring together regional experts and perspectives to discuss the impact of cultural and historical perspectives from Asia on foreign policy. This briefing will provide an overview of cultural underpinnings of domestic and foreign policy, as well as the historical and societal contexts by which Northeast Asian governments interact with each other and the US.

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