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Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

Stanford University's hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement on contemporary Asia

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Nominations Open for the 2021 Shorenstein Journalism Award

The award recognizes outstanding journalists and journalism organizations for excellence in coverage of the Asia-Pacific region. Submissions are due by February 15.
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The PLA's Role in China's South China Sea Strategy

In the South China Sea, the PLA is more active, focused on signaling to bolster deterrence against the US, but is not necessarily more aggressive, argues Oriana Mastro.
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Read the Analysis
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New Fellowship Seeks to Strengthen U.S.-China Relations

Applications now open for the China Policy Fellowship, which will advance empirically-driven research on challenges central to the U.S. China policy agenda.
The China Policy Fellowship
The China Policy Fellowship

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About Us

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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What We Do

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Research

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.

Research
Research
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Education

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.

Education
Education
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Policy & Outreach

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.

Policy & Outreach
Policy & Outreach

News & Events

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News

Nominations Open for 2021 Shorenstein Journalism Award

December 3, 2020

China’s South China Sea Strategy Prioritizes Deterrence Against the US, Says Stanford Expert

December 1, 2020

Beijing’s Line on the South China Sea: “Nothing to See Here”

November 30, 2020

Japan's Role Could Redefine Asia-Pacific Relations Under Biden and Suga

November 25, 2020

Domestic or International? The Belt and Road Initiative Is More Internally Focused Than We Think, Says Expert Min Ye

November 18, 2020

Center Fellow Oriana Skylar Mastro Discusses How Her Scholarship and Military Career Impact One Another

November 17, 2020
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Events

Tue Dec 8
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Courteous Power: Japan and Southeast Asia in the Indo-Pacific Era

Via Zoom Webinar. Register: https://bit.ly/2HnCz3u
Thu Jan 28
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Government Health Insurance in India and Behavior of Private and Public Hospitals: Insights from Five Years of Research

Via Zoom Webinar. Register: https://bit.ly/37218gJ
Wed Feb 10
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

A Quarter Century of ‘The Proper Scope of Government’: Theory and Applications

Via Zoom Webinar. Register https://bit.ly/3jAvFFQ
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Experts

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Research

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Programs

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