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.
News
February 17, 2025
Call for Submissions: Student Essays and Artwork for 'The Reed'
Submissions deadline: March 24, 2025
January 31, 2025
WEAI Studies Author Matthew R. Augustine a Nominee for History Book Prize
Kyushu University professor hopes his book heightens recognition of migrants and ethnic minorities in postwar Japan.
January 22, 2025
Author Q & A: 'Misery Beneath the Miracle' Upends Received Wisdom About East Asian Economies
A meticulously researched new book challenges decades of orthodoxy surrounding East Asia's economic rise.
THE 2024 N. T. WANG DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
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