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.
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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.
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A meticulously researched new book challenges decades of orthodoxy surrounding East Asia's economic rise.
WEAI Assists Nicolas Berggruen with Entrée into Vietnam
In high-level meetings, the philanthropist and investor laid the groundwork for potential future collaboration with the Socialist Republic.
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