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
Public Interest and State Legitimation: Early Modern England, Japan, and China – A Book Talk by Wenkai He
Public Interest and State Legitimation: Early Modern England, Japan, and China – A Book Talk by Wenkai He
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.Korea's Culture Wave: The story behind its strength
Korea's Culture Wave: The story behind its strength
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 403, New York, NY 10027
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.'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.RECENT WEAI EVENTS
Sheila Smith Highlights Major Shifts in Japan’s New Security Strategy