Robert Francis “Bob” Jordan
May 25, 1927 - August 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that USAI announces the passing
of Senior Advisor and good friend, Bob Jordan.

Read USAI’s Statement and Tribute HERE.

Read Bob’s full obituary HERE.

Read a note from Bob’s Family HERE.

Read more tributes to Bob HERE.

Read the Congressional Record Honoring Bob HERE.

Past Events
Webinar: Exploring US-China Dynamics in Academia
Aug 9
Webinar: Exploring US-China Dynamics in Academia
2024 Summer Courtyard Reception
Jul 24
2024 Summer Courtyard Reception
[West Coast Forum] Empowering AANHPI Voices: Facing Challenges and Moving Forward
Jul 2
[West Coast Forum] Empowering AANHPI Voices: Facing Challenges and Moving Forward
Deep Sea Mining: Policy Considerations and Implications for the United States
Jun 25
Deep Sea Mining: Policy Considerations and Implications for the United States
[Northeast Asia in Focus] Subnational Diplomacy: Examples from China and Japan
Jun 11
[Northeast Asia in Focus] Subnational Diplomacy: Examples from China and Japan
2024 China 101 Congressional Briefing Series
Jun 7
2024 China 101 Congressional Briefing Series
2024 India 101 Congressional Briefing
May 20
2024 India 101 Congressional Briefing
Careers Beyond the Hill: USAI Congressional Circle Professional Development Panel and Reception
May 9
Careers Beyond the Hill: USAI Congressional Circle Professional Development Panel and Reception
Luncheon Roundtable with Deputies from the Chinese National People’s Congress
May 8
Luncheon Roundtable with Deputies from the Chinese National People’s Congress
2024 Korea 101 Congressional Briefings
May 2
2024 Korea 101 Congressional Briefings
Southeast Asia in Focus: The Road to Sustainability in 2024, What’s in store for Southeast Asia?
Apr 24
Southeast Asia in Focus: The Road to Sustainability in 2024, What’s in store for Southeast Asia?
Northeast Asia in Focus: Exploring China-Africa Cooperation Through the Lens of the 2035 Vision
Mar 28
Northeast Asia in Focus: Exploring China-Africa Cooperation Through the Lens of the 2035 Vision
Japan 2024: US-Japan Economic and Trade Relations
Mar 22
Japan 2024: US-Japan Economic and Trade Relations
Luncheon Roundtable on Japan's Foreign Relations
Mar 4
Luncheon Roundtable on Japan's Foreign Relations

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