Join us in Los Angeles for our West Coast Forum, celebrating the voices of the AANHPI community! We will address the progress and resilience of the community, acknowledge individual contributions, and provide opportunities to network through discussions, delicious food, and lively performances. Plan now to connect with more than 150 distinguished guests from California and across the nation, representing government, business, academia, and the arts, as well as up-and-coming leaders.

This briefing is an opportunity to dive into the current state of deep-sea mining, national and international regulations, and policy recommendations for the United States. As a potential new, abundant and secure source of critical minerals, progress towards commercial deep-sea mining is underway. This briefing will provide a brief background and focus on relevant legislation. Our panel will offer perspectives on the geopolitics of deep-sea mining, international collaboration, and environmental, social and techno-economic considerations in policy making.

The US-Asia Institute invites you to an upcoming webinar entitled "Subnational Diplomacy: Examples from China and Japan" to be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:00 PM EDT. Read more>>

This event was tailored for current Hill Staffers, featuring guest speakers who shared insights into their experiences on the Hill, their transition beyond it, and their career trajectory and personal growth. Designed to assist current staffers in contemplating their career trajectories, it offered valuable perspectives and guidance for professional development and advancement.

USAI welcomed a delegation of Deputies from the Chinese National People’s Congress at a luncheon roundtable, one of the first of such exchanges to be held since the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders, professionals, and scholars interested in US-China relations came together for this opportunity to connect, engage, and foster understanding between the people and governments of the United States and China.

The US-Asia Institute invites you to an upcoming webinar entitled "The Road to Sustainability in 2024, What’s In Store for Southeast Asia?" to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24th at 9:00 AM ET.

Join us in exploring the implications of ASEAN's sustainability and green energy initiatives. From critical minerals to clean energy, ASEAN's fight against climate change has been a key aspect of development policies.

The 15th installment of USAI's "Northeast Asia in Focus" webinar series, this session features experts who explore the nuance of partnerships and exchanges between China and Africa. From economic development to geopolitical influence, delve into the complex narratives of this collaboration and its far-reaching impact on the global stage.

This event featured discussion of the outcomes of the US 2023 APEC host year, takeaways from the recent Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, and outlook for APEC in 2024 as Peru takes on the role of host economy. Remarks by Ambassador Matt Murray, US Senior Official for APEC, were followed by a networking reception with guests from Congress, the private sector, and the diplomatic community.

Hear from past MUNCEP participants to learn about the future of US-Mongolia relations and their experience in USAI’s summer youth development program in collaboration with the Mongolian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

In the four months since its establishment, the newly minted US-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) has already been put to the test. This virtual discussion will provide an overview of the NCG and its place in US-ROK Alliance. Our panel of regional experts will also offer their analyses of the NCG’s future, especially in light of recent developments such as those involving North Korea, Russia, and Hamas.

This year’s Election 101 event brought together diplomats from numerous Asian Countries to learn about the the 2023 Virginia State elections, the electoral process, and American democracy. This event consisted of an informative briefing, a polling site visit, and discussions with candidates, campaign officials, and election officers.

The fourteenth session of our Southeast Asia in Focus series will bring together regional experts to discuss the political implications of widespread social media use. This virtual discussion will provide an extensive understanding of internet behavior among governments, non-state actors, and individuals in the region. Our panelists will also cover the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, its consequences, and what some countries are doing to combat it.

The thirteenth session of our Northeast Asia in Focus Series will bring together regional experts to discuss the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Northeast Asian partners. This virtual discussion will provide an overview of the legal implications of the IRA, the importance of cooperation with Asian counterparts over matters of financial regulation, and the current and potential lasting impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on Northeast Asia and the United States.