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
'How China Shapes its Reviews in UN Human Rights Regime' with Lucie Lu
'How China Shapes its Reviews in UN Human Rights Regime' with Lucie Lu
International Affairs Building at Columbia University - 420 W. 118th St., New York, NY 10027 Room 918
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.WEAI 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner
WEAI 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Low Library, 535 W. 116 St., New York, NY 10027 Rotunda
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
America/New_York
RESCHEDULED: Leftover Women - The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China, 10th Anniversary Edition – A Book Talk by Leta Hong Fincher
RESCHEDULED: Leftover Women - The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China, 10th Anniversary Edition – A Book Talk by Leta Hong Fincher
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.News
December 05, 2023
JRP Publishes New Article on US-Japan Cyber Cooperation
December 04, 2023
WEAI Seeking Finance Assistant
November 29, 2023
WEAI Congratulates Nick Smith on PIP Fellowship
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