The Asia Program

FPRI’s Asia Program has established itself as a leading force in the United States promoting debate and analysis of the many important developments in a region that has captured the attention of academics and policymakers alike. Each year the program generally contains five major elements: (1) research projects; (2) the InterUniversity Study Group on the U.S. and Asia; (3) an annual conference; (4) special means of dissemination; and (5) educational programs for the general public and teachers. We look forward to continued growth in the community of scholars, officials, and concerned public citizens who regularly participate and make vital contributions to our organized activities.

We have always focused on relations among China, Taiwan and the United States, but our program has always recognized the importance of events outside this triangle. As part of our regional studies, our program will be attentive to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.

Scholars

Jacques deLisle is Director of the Asia Program, and Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in US-China relations, Chinese politics and legal reform, cross-strait relations, and the international legal status of Taiwan. FPRI’s Asia program draws on a growing community of scholars from the Philadelphia metropolitan area and beyond to review recent events and to consider their policy implications.

Additional program scholars include

Program Activities

The Asia Program is planning a Fall 2009 Annual Conference on Power and International Relations in East Asia: Shifting Balances and Changing Meanings. Past programs include the following:

For additional information, please e-mail fpri@fpri.org