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EAI Ranked 62nd Among Global Top Think Tanks in 2015
In the recently released "2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index,” EAI was once agian recognized as a leading think tank in the world. This year, EAI was included in ten different categories, including 62nd in the general global ranking, 16th in China, India, Japan, and Korea, 55th in outstanding policy-oriented research programs, and 78th in foreign policy and international affairs. EAI was also ranked 35th among think tanks with an annual operating budget less than five million U.S. dollars and nominated in the unranked category of best independent think tanks. The index is compiled by the “Think Tanks and Civil Society Program (TTCSP)” at the University of Pennsylvania every year.  
▷ 2015 Global Go To Think Tank Index |
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Roundtable Discussion with Visiting Researchers from Japan
EAI hosted a group of visiting researchers from the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA). The delegation, led by Professor Massao Okonogi, discussed on current policy issues in Northeast Asia including North Korea’s fourth nuclear test. | |
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EAI and RSIS Discuss Future Collaboration
EAI met with the Singaporian delegation from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Looking back at the years of continued cooperation, the two organizations discussed about their current research projects and future collaboration opportunities. | |
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U.S. Embassy Official Visits EAI
EAI hosted Edwin C. Sagurton, Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. Mr. Sagurton and EAI President Sook Jong Lee discussed the trust building process on the Korean Peninsula as well as economic integration in the region. | |
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First UCR Forum for EAI Interns
EAI Interns are a vital part of compiling the U.S.-China Relations Briefing. Recently, EAI hosted the first UCR Forum to offer a venue for them to share their opinions on the direction of U.S.-China relations. Presentations were made on a variety of subjects leading to thought provoking discussions. | |
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Regulation in the Post-Socialist Context
The recent edition to EAI’s working paper series describes how China’s institutions for regulating its economy are changing as it continues its economic transition. Yukyung Yeo analyzes industrial regulations and governance in China and Vietnam. | |
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Transition to Democracy in Myanmar
Myanmar took a huge leap forward in its transition to democracy in November 2015 with the holding of historic elections. Jae Hyeok Shin reviews the election results but cautions that many challenges still face the newly elected government. | |
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The Paris Agreement and South Korea’s Response to New Global Climate Regime
Sungjin Kim reviews the Paris Agreement and explains how it is different from the previous climate regime. He also offers policy recommendations to the Korean government in light of this groundbreaking agreement. | |
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December 2015 UCR Briefing: Ending on a High Note?
The newest issue of the UCR Briefing covers the statements made by both governments in the final month of 2015 and highlights their positions on the conflicts in the Middle East, the human rights situation in North Korea, among other issues. | |
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The Two Faces of Corporate Social Responsibility in China
In the recently published sixth CSR Monitor, Han Wool Jeong provides an assessment of the current state of CSR in China. The CSR Monitor series uses the GlobeScan Radar survey on global attitudes toward business in society. (in Korean) | |
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Seminar on Korean Public's Perceptions of National Identity
Since 2005, EAI has been carrying out a survey on the Korean people's perception of national identity every five years jointly with the Asiatic Research Institute. A seminar revealing the results of the 2015 survey was held on January 15, 2016. (in Korean) | |
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Essays by Students of EAI’s Sarangbang
EAI published essays written by students of EAI's Sarangbang, an educational program offered to university students studying international relations. The essays were written after the students visited Japan at the end of the program. (in Korean) | |
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