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
The Past, Present, and Future of U.S.-China Relations: A Conversation with Ronnie C. Chan
WEAI at 75: Celebrating a Legacy and Looking Ahead
News
Call for Papers: Consortium of African and Asian Studies (CAAS) 2025 Symposium
15th annual symposium to be held in coordination with "Africa-Asia: A New Axis of Knowledge ConFest" in Dakar, Senegal, June 11 – 14, 2025
Forbes Vietnam Honors WEAI Director in Ho Chi Minh City “Women’s Summit”
Lien-Hang Nguyen issues call for mentorship programs that will allow younger Vietnamese women to build on predecessors’ gains
Anthropology Professor and Former WEAI Director Myron Cohen Retires After Nearly 60 Years
Scholar of Chinese society made groundbreaking contributions through focus on family and kinship, popular religion, and social change
WEAI AT 75: VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
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