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
Last Line of Defense? US-Indonesia Defense Relations and Strategic Competition in the Indo-Pacific
Zoom webinar
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Power of the Brush: Epistolary Practices in Chosŏn Korea
Online Event Online
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
America/New_York
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