 EAI Welcomes New Chairman |
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On May 31, 2012, the EAI held the inauguration of its new Chairman Young-Sun Ha. At this event, Former Chairman Hong-Koo Lee gave his farewell speech before Chairman Young-Sun Ha's inauguration speech. This event was also part of celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the EAI. 
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| EAI Asia Security Initiative Updates |
Smart Talk with Robert Kagan
 The EAI invited Dr. Robert Kagan, Brookings Institution, for its Smart Talk forum on Tuesday May 22, 2012. Dr. Kagan outlined his thoughts on the main challenges in East Asia confronting the United States.
Future of North Korea Book Published
 The EAI has published Future of North Korea 2032: Coevolutionary Strategy for the Advancement. This book outlines the concept of coevolution as a new strategy to shape and transform North Korea.
Smart Talk with Mark Manyin
 On June 14, 2012, the EAI held a Smart Talk with Dr. Mark E. Manyin of the Congressional Research Service. The topic for this forum was "A South Korean-Japanese Strategic Partnership: An Emerging Reality, or an American Fantasy?"
EAI Issue Briefing on Power Structure and Policy Change in North Korea
 In this Issue Briefing, Chang-Hyun Chung looks at how the power structure is emerging in North Korea as Kim Jong-un establishes his power base. The author expects that the Kim Jong-un regime will begin to place new priorities on rebuilding the economy.
Smart Q&A with Yul Sohn on FTA Networks in East Asia
 Following the announcement by China, Japan, and South Korea to begin discussions on a Trilateral FTA, the EAI talked with Professor Yul Sohn, Yonsei University, on the prospects for such a trade network.
Smart Q&A with Soo-Am Kim on Human Rights in North Korea
 With human rights becoming a focal political issue in South Korea, the EAI interviewed Dr. Soo-Am Kim of the Korea Institute for National Unification on how South Korea should deal with this difficult issue.
Smart Q&A with Thomas U. Berger
 Professor Thomas U. Berger of Boston University talked with the EAI on the causes of maritime disputes in East Asia as well as the impact it has on alliances in the region.
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| EAI News |
 Expert Seminar with Thomas U. Berger
On June 7, 2012, the EAI held its Expert Seminar with EAI Fellow Professor Thomas U. Berger, Boston University, who presented his research on maritime disputes in East Asia. |
 EAI Fellows Working Paper on Alliance Policies of Japan and South Korea
In this paper, EAI Fellow Professor Hyon Joo Yoo of Trinity University examines the domestic difficulties in cooperation between different alliance partners. |
Apply for the EAI Fellows Program 2012-2013
 Applications for the EAI Fellows Program 2012-13 are now open. This program offers selected fellows the opportunity to present seminars and lectures, based on an unpublished article on current regional issues at two or more partner institutions in East Asia. The deadline for applications is July 16, 2012. Please see the website for more details. |
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