President Obama and Hiroshima; Global talent in South Korea; Historical memory in Northeast Asia

April 2016: Monthly newsletter with news, highlights and events from Shorenstein APARC

News

Should President Obama visit Hiroshima? In the wake of next month's G7 meeting, President Obama has an opportunity to visit Hiroshima. Shorenstein APARC scholars respond in two publications, saying such a visit would solidify an important legacy of his foreign policy.

Historical memory research project encourages WWII reconciliation in Asia A decade-long research project led by Gi-Wook Shin and Daniel Sneider is spotlighted by the Stanford News Service. The project has forged progress through conferences, classroom textbooks and exchanges.

In Seoul, Gi-Wook Shin presents TED-style talk on global talent research Delivered to a Stanford alumni audience, Gi-Wook Shin discusses his latest research on global talent and diversity in South Korea. He is co-author of a book focused on the topic, released in 2015.

Publications

The New Great Game: China and South and Central Asia in the Era of Reform by Thomas Fingar (Stanford University Press) examines what has happened during the three decades of China's rise, with the goal of deeper understanding of China's national priorities and policies with and among neighboring countries.

Advancing U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation: A U.S. Perspective by Daniel C. Sneider (National Bureau of Asian Research) analyzes the trilateral relationship from a U.S. perspective, highlighting the critical role the United States has played in mediating tensions between South Korea and Japan.

Upcoming Events

May 2
China's Growth Prospects and Implications for Southeast Asia

May 3
A Comparative Study of Catastrophic Payment in Asia: A Revisit

May 4
Sea Change? Asia, America, and Innovation in the 21st Century

May 5
Corporate Affiliates Visiting Fellows Research Presentations - Session 1

May 6
Shorenstein Journalism Award Panel Discussion: Continuity and Change in the U.S.-Japan Alliance

May 10
Corporate Affiliates Visiting Fellows Research Presentations - Session 2

Rebuilding Trust: China-U.S. Relations

May 12
Corporate Affiliates Visiting Fellows Research Presentations - Session 3

May 16
Corporate Affiliates Visiting Fellows Research Presentations - Session 4

May 17
Substance Abuse Policy in Thailand: Current Challenges and Future Strategies

May 18
Sino-Japanese Crisis (In)Stability in the East China Sea: A Tale of Two National Security Councils

June 2
Corporate Affiliates Visiting Fellows Research Presentations - Session 5

Opportunities

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