Join us for our annual Lunar New Year Celebration and help us usher in the Year of the Snake!

This briefing will cover what to know about the 119th Congress and key areas of focus for US-Asia relations over the next two years. Panelists representing the Republican and Democratic perspectives in Congress will offer insights into priorities of the 119th Congress and how they might impact the Indo-Pacific. The briefing will be followed by a reception at 5:00PM, drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Diplomats are welcome to listen in on the 'Why Asia Matters' briefing for congressional staff at 4:00PM or leave and return at 5:00PM.

This event is by invitation only and is intended for diplomatic staff and special guests only. If you have questions or are interested in the event please reach out to usai@usasiainstitute.org

A celebration of the US-Asia Institute’s 45th year and expression of gratitude for the support of our community.

This program, designed for foreign diplomats covered elections in all positions from the Presidency to local county officials. Mr Jon Gregory, Senior Vice President at Yorktown Solutions, and Mr Jeremy Haldeman, Deputy Executive Director of the Community Sponsorship Hub will offer an overview of the American electoral process as well as insights on key aspects of the elections in Virginia this year. Following the briefings, participants will visit a Virginia polling site to observe voting processes and speak with local elected officials.

This event is by invitation only.

The US-Asia Institute bids farewell to Minister of Congressional Affairs, Tomoaki Ishigaki, of the Embassy of Japan and extends our heartfelt appreciation to Minister Ishigaki for everything he has done to help strengthen our Japan programs during his time in Washington.

We often hear about the relationship between the US and China in a diplomatic or strategic setting, but less often discussed is how US-China relationships affect the world of academia and the exchange of ideas. Join us as we welcome academics to discuss the impact of US-China relations on research and cross-cultural collaboration. 

Exploring US-China Dynamics in Academia

Friday, August 9th, 2024 | 11am-12pm EDT

Held via Zoom

On July 24, we honored all of our Youth Development Program cohorts, their mentors, their embassies, and YDP Alumni. Thank you to all who joined us, including our special guests from the diplomatic community. Without our USAI friends and partners, these programs would not be possible.

USAI hosted one session of the India 101 Congressional Briefing Series this spring, offering Congressional staff the opportunity to hear from experts with direct experience and expertise on U.S. policy toward India and Indian domestic actions.

This briefing, entitled “Historical Overview of US-India Relations, Economic Prospects, and India’s Growing Tech Sector,” featured Dr. Irfan Nooruddin Professor of Indian Politics at Georgetown University, and Javade Chaudhri, Of Counsel at Jones Day.

USAI hosted this first installment of its “Japan 2024” Roundtable Series. This session, entitled “US-Japan Economic and Trade Relations,” allowed congressional staff to connect with Shihoko Goto, Director of the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program, Tomoko Hosaka Mullaney, Executive Director of the U.S.-Japan Business Council, and diplomatic staff members from the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. 

USAI hosted an intimate luncheon discussion for congressional staff with Hitoshi Tanaka, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan and key advisor to Prime Minister Koizumi who is currently one of Japan’s leading public intellectuals regarding foreign policy. Mr. Tanaka was joined by Dr. Mike Mochizuki, Japan-U.S. Relations Chair at the George Washington University, in order to foster a candid and open discussion with congressional staff and to exchange views on policy discourse in both Asia and the U.S.

This virtual discussion was held soon after Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election, giving our panel of regional experts a chance to speak on the importance and implications of these recent political developments.

USAI kicked off our 45th anniversary year with our annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Honored guests from the Biden administration, the U.S. Congress, and the diplomatic community delivered remarks while attendees enjoyed the cuisines of various Asian countries. The event also featured taiko drum and lion dance performances.

As the first in-person event hosted by USAI in 2024, 2024 Outlook for Asia and Congress provided members of the diplomatic community and congressional staff with opportunities to connect with experts on the US Congress and US-Asia relations. The event included two briefing sessions, “US Congress Forecast for Asia” and “Asia Today Briefing for Congress,” followed by a reception.

Taiwan’s highly anticipated presidential and legislative elections are just days away, giving voters the chance to indirectly voice their opinions on issues such as policy towards China, domestic economic challenges, and more. This virtual discussion will be held less than one week after the election, allowing our panel of regional experts to provide their fresh analyses of the currently unknown election results. 

Event recording here

The US-Asia Institute invites you to an upcoming webinar entitled "Defense Pacts: The Future of Philippine Security Relations with The United States and Japan,". As the 15th session of our Southeast Asia in Focus series, this webinar will bring together regional experts to discuss Philippine security relations with the United States and Japan. Panelists will provide insights into topics such as trilateral cooperation, recent developments in the South China Sea, the landmark Philippines-United States patrols, and the Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan.

Event recording here