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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March 05, 2025
WEAI Bridges Communities, Bolsters Commitment to SE Asia at Bangkok Conference
A day of talks and panels helped build Weatherhead's ties with partner institutions in Thailand and Singapore.
March 03, 2025
WEAI Author Victor Seow Awarded History of Science Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
February 27, 2025
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Modern Tibetan Studies
Deadline for all application materials, including letters of reference: March 31, 2025.
THE 2024 N. T. WANG DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
Stephen Roach: A New Approach to US-China Engagement — Before It’s Too Late
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