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
Book Launch & Talk: Japan’s Quiet Leadership: Reshaping the Indo-Pacific
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.How to be Moral: Practical Tips from a Chosŏn Confucian
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.'Breaking the Dollar's Monopoly: How China's Regional De-Dollarization Initiative is Reshaping International Finance' with Zongyuan Zoe Liu
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
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