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Since the global financial crisis, China's status in the world economic order in terms of economic volume and influence improved so fast that China now is faced with the challenges of accommodating the changes in its domestic sociopolitical sphere as well as its external strategies. For China to be a true peacekeeper and engineer of progress in Northeast Asia, its effort to resolve the nuclear problem, to promote North Korea's economic reform, and to improve human rights for its people should not be separated from the North Korean-Chinese relationship, at the same time, China should deal with these issues based on transparent economic logic and market principle. 
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| EAI Asia Security Initiative Updates |
EAI Issue Briefing on the G20
Despite enhanced cooperation in regional institutions, Northeast Asian countries have been unable to exercise similar cohesion in the G20. In this Issue Briefing, Yves Tiberghien examines this Northeast Asian paradox in the context of the post-Seoul Summit environment. Tiberghien believes the next few years will be crucial for the success of the G20 and he offers a number of policy recommendations for the concerned countries.
EAI Working Paper on North Korea
North Korea's diplomacy is focused on preserving its nuclear weapons in order to secure its military-first politics system. In this working paper, part of the Future of North Korea series, Chaesung Chun explains that Pyongyang's military-first diplomacy is actually damaging its own regime security. North Korea must therefore change both its diplomacy and its political system as well as evolve with other countries in order to embrace the twenty-first century.
EAI Commentary on Maritime Disputes in East Asia
The launch of China's aircraft carrier on August 10, 2011, highlights its growing naval capabilities as well as concerns among its neighbors about its intentions toward maritime disputes in the region. In this EAI Commentary, Min Gyo Koo examines the maritime disputes in East Asia and proposes measures which could help to ease tensions among involved countries.
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Homecoming for EAI Interns
The 3rd Homecoming for EAI interns was held on August 17, 2011. Bringing together former and current interns, this event featured musical entertainment by EAI interns and staff. There were also presentations from Professor Young-Sun Ha (Seoul National University), Professor Byung-Kook Kim (President of Korea Foundation), Professor Sook-Jong Lee (President of EAI) and Professor Dongho Jo (Ewha Womans University and Chair of Future of North Korea Panel at EAI).
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EAI-NED Workshop
The EAI together with the National Endowment for Democracy held a workshop on August 18-19, 2011. Under the title of "Translating Research into Policy: Successful Experiences, Relevant Issues," this event brought together leading scholars from Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East to examine and discuss on successful cases of democratic development.
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Applications for EAI Fellows Program 2011-12
Applications for the EAI Fellows Program 2011-12 have been extended. This program offers selected fellows the opportunity to present seminars and lectures, based on an unpublished article on current issues in the region at two or more partner institutions in East Asia. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011. Please see the website for more details:
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2011 Symposium on Northeast Asia Security
On September 26-27, 2011, the EAI will hold the Symposium on Northeast Asia Security in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Korea, the Graduate School of Policies, Korea University, and the Institute for Sustainable Development, Korea University. This symposium has been held by the U.S. Embassy since 1996 in order to discuss the major security and economic issues that faces Northeast Asia and to enhance the regional cooperation. For this year's event, experts from Korea, the United States, China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia will participate under the theme of "Denuclearization and Security Stability in the Asia-Pacific Region."
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