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New Book by Gi-Wook Shin: The Four Talent Giants

In his new book, Shin presents a new framework for understanding the rise of economic powers by examining the distinct human capital development strategies used by Japan, Australia, China, and India.

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Advancing Regional Cooperation on Climate Action

A Sustainability Dialogue in Ulaanbaatar gathered academics, policymakers, and leaders from business and civil society to expedite the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.

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APARC Names 2025 Incoming Fellows in Asian Studies

Supported by the center's various fellowships, our incoming scholars will complete dissertation research, work on book manuscripts, and undertake new projects spanning diverse topics.

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Recent Books by Our Scholars

The Four Talent Giants

Gi-Wook Shin

The Four Talent Giants

Walking Out: America’s New Trade Policy in the Asia-Pacific and Beyond

Michael Beeman

Walking Out: America’s New Trade Policy in the Asia-Pacific and Beyond

Upstart: How China Became a Great Power

Oriana Skylar Mastro

Upstart: How China Became a Great Power

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Imperfect Partners: The United States and Southeast Asia

Scot Marciel

Imperfect Partners: The United States and Southeast Asia

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The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) is dedicated to the study of critical issues affecting the countries of Asia and their regional and global relations. Our scholar community is comprised of distinguished academics and practitioners in government, business, and civil society. Through policy-relevant research, publications, education, public programs, and international collaborations, we address pressing challenges in a world in which Asia plays an increasingly central role.

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Pursue and publish interdisciplinary, social science-oriented scholarship from regional and global perspectives on issues of vital importance to the economies, foreign affairs, health, politics, and societal transitions of the Asia-Pacific.

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Support the next generation of Asia experts by offering fellowship and training opportunities to academics and practitioners, teaching Stanford courses, and bringing Asia-Pacific topics into high school and community college classrooms.

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Illuminate Asia-Pacific-focused, policy-relevant problems and solutions and strengthen cooperation between counterparts in the United States and Asia by providing expert analysis, thought leadership, and constructive interaction.

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