A Message from the Director
Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, Director, Weatherhead East Asian Institute
Welcome to the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. Since its founding in 1949, WEAI has been a pioneer in East Asian Studies, expanding research in underexplored areas, fostering a collaborative community of experts from across disciplines, and offering unparalleled insight into one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Upcoming Events
Elections and Political Change in Southeast Asia Conference
Elections and Political Change in Southeast Asia Conference
Rudin Conference Room, Puck Building 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, 10012
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and China’s BRI Ambitions
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 1201, New York, NY 10027
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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An Ethics of Attention
Columbia University, Philosophy Hall, Room 716, 1150 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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