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.
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Author Q & A: 'Misery Beneath the Miracle' Upends Received Wisdom About East Asian Economies
A meticulously researched new book challenges decades of orthodoxy surrounding East Asia's economic rise.
WEAI Assists Nicolas Berggruen with Entrée into Vietnam
In high-level meetings, the philanthropist and investor laid the groundwork for potential future collaboration with the Socialist Republic.
Weatherhead Advisor Thomas J. Vallely Honored with Presidential Citizens Medal in White House Ceremony
“He has brought Vietnam and the United States together,” says official White House press release.
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