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Northeast Asia in Focus: The Influence of Culture on Northeast Asian Policy and Diplomatic Engagement

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.

Northeast Asia in Focus:

"The Influence of Culture on Northeast Asian Policy and Diplomatic Engagement"

September 7 at 1:00 pm EDT


Speakers:

Rui Zhong

Program Associate, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, Wilson Center

Professor Kiyoteru Tsutsui

Henri H. and Tomoye Takahashi Professor and Senior Fellow in Japanese Studies, Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University

Andrew Yeo

Senior Fellow and SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies,

Center for East Asia Policy Studies, Brookings Institution

Earlier Event: August 11
Changing of the Court: Mongolia’s Recent Political Reforms
Later Event: September 12
2022 US-Asia Trade 101 Congressional Briefing Series

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