A Message from the Director
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
Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: China from a Global Comparative Perspective
Online Event Zoom
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Belt Road and Beyond: Domestic Motivations of China's Strategy and its Roles in the World
Online Event
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
News
September 28, 2020
Andrew Nathan discusses changing dynamic between US and China in Project Syndicate
September 23, 2020
Tenzin Dorjee discusses US WeChat ban in Washington Post opinion article
September 21, 2020
Interview with new WEAI member Sarah Kovner
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