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Pacific Day 2012

gpoling — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 -0400

Biofortification: Leveraging Agriculture to Improve Nutrition

aapplefield — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted an in-depth discussion on biofortification, a strategy to improve public health through more nutritious food crops.

APEC 2012 in Vladivostok

azikibayeva — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

On May 14, the CSIS Simon Chair in Political Economy and the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program will host Ambassador Gennady Ovechko, Senior Official of Russia for APEC. Ambassador Ovechko will discuss Moscow's plans for the Vladivostok Summit, as Russia prepares to host its first summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in early September.

Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "Defining American Interests in Asia"

ian — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosts a Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series event:

"Defining American Interests in Asia"

With

Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

Introduction by

Dr. John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Sino-Indian Relations: Partners, Rivals, or Both?

rbhasker — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

With Remarks By:
Dr. Zhao Gancheng
Head of South Asia Institute
Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS)

Dr. Satu Limaye
Director
East-West Center

Dr. Jagannath Panda
Research Fellow

Building on Success: America's Trade Policy After the 2011 Trade Agreements

lross — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS on Twitter #TPPSpeakerSeries.

The Honorable David Camp (R-Michigan)
Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means

Australia, the US & the Rise of the Asia Pacific

sherry — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400

CSIS Pacific Partners Initiative is pleased to present

“Australia, the US & the Rise of the Asia Pacific

Keynote Remarks by

The Honorable Bob Carr
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Introduction by

General James L. Jones
CSIS Trustee & Former National Security Advisor

CARE and Cornell University: Partnership for Sustainable Global Food Security

aapplefield — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:30:00 -0400

Introductory remarks by
Ambassador William Garvelink, Senior Adviser, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development, CSIS

Framing remarks by
David Skorton, President, Cornell University
Helene Gayle, President and CEO, CARE USA

A Panel Discussion with

Global Security Forum 2012: Navigating the Geopolitics of the South China Sea

sherry — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS_org on Twitter #GSF2012.

Global Security Forum 2012

ian — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Follow @CSIS_org on Twitter #GSF2012.

CSIS hosts the 2012 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

Japan, China, and South Korea: Comparative Strategies for Development

aapplefield — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0400

As Japan’s neighbors develop into powerful new donors, JICA is working with their development institutions to build their capacity, to explore partnership opportunities, and also to identify points of comparative advantage.

South China Sea in High Resolution

sherry — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0400

CSIS Southeast Asia Program is pleased to present the inauguration of its innovative new policy tool “South China Sea in High Resolution”.

Presented by
Ernest Z. Bower
Senior Adviser & Director, Southeast Asia Program, CSIS

Followed by an expert panel featuring:

Pacific Forum: Annual Board of Governors' Dinner

kate — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500

Featuring:
Dr. Joseph Nye, Jr.

Schieffer Series: Iran: U.S. Policy Options

ian — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and TCU's Schieffer School of Journalism invite you to watch the next session of

The CSIS-Schieffer Series Dialogues

“Iran: U.S. Policy Options”

Moderated by

Defining a 21st Century Strategic Partnership

gpoling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:00 -0500

During the second portion of the Singapore Conference @ CSIS, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, moderated a discussion and Q&A session with Peter Ho Senior Advisor, Centre for Strategic Futures & Senior Fellow, Civil Service Co

Education, Competitiveness, and Growth

gpoling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:00 -0500

During the fourth portion of the Singapore Conference @ CSIS, the Hon. David Adelman
U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, moderated a speech and Q&A session with His Excellency Heng Swee Keat, Singapore's Minister for Education, on the opportunities for cooperation and exchange between the United States and Singapore in eduation.

Building Security Partnerships in Asia

gpoling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0500

During the third portion of the Singapore Conference @ CSIS, Michael Green, Japan Chair & Senior Adviser, CSIS and Associate Professor, Georgetown University, moderated a luncheon speech and Q&A session with Chee Wee Kiong, Second Permanent Secretary, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the history, opportunities, and challenges of the U.S.-Singapore security relationship.

Strengthening the Trade Partnership: Recovery through Growth in the Asia-Pacific

gpoling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500

During the second portion of the Singapore Conference @ CSIS, the Hon. Carla Hills, CEO of Hills and Co., moderated a speech and Q&A session with the Hon. S. Iswaran, Singapore's 2nd Minister for Industry and Trade, on the opportunities and challenges of the U.S.-Singapore economic relationship.

New Directions: Singapore Politics and Foreign Policy

gpoling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:10:00 -0500

During the first portion of the Singapore Conference @ CSIS, Ernest Bower, Senior Adviser and Director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, moderated a speech and Q&A session with His Excellency K. Shanmugam, Singapore's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Singaporean foreign policy and the United States' place within it.

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

lbieniek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Framing Remarks:

Harris Wofford

Former Senator (D-PA), U.S. Senate

Panel Discussion Featuring:

Aaron S. Williams

Director, Peace Corps

The Honorable Sam Farr

The Launch of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series with Michael Froman

lross — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Keynote address by:

Michael Froman
Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs
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To be followed by a panel discussion with

The World in a "Balance Sheet Recession"

ian — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:00 -0500

CSIS held a briefing on

The World in a "Balance Sheet Recession"

What Post-2008 U.S., Europe, and China Can Learn from Japan 1990–2005

with

Richard Koo
Chief Economist, Nomura Research Institute

Introduction by

The Current Asia-Pacific Security Situation and Taiwan

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Introduced by Dr. Stephen Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Diplomacy and National Security, CSIS

Moderated by Ms. Bonnie S. Glaser, Senior Fellow, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS

CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Trips to G20 and APEC

kate — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding President Obama's trip to the G20 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in November.

Briefers included:

Electoral Politics and the 2012 Korean Elections

mdumond — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0400

This Korea Platform roundtable is the first in a series of roundtable discussions on prospects for political change in the ROK in 2012. This meeting looked at the meaning of the Seoul mayoral election for the elections in 2012 featuring discussion by featured L. Gordon Flake from the Mansfield Foundation, Scott A.

Assessing the U.S.-Taiwan Security Partnership

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400

The Washington Quarterly and the Freeman Chair in China Studies hosts a roundtable discussion on

Assessing the U.S.-Taiwan Security Partnership

Presenters:

Bonnie S. Glaser
Senior Fellow, CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies & Senior Associate, CSIS Pacific Forum

Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak State Visit

kate — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues likely to be on the agenda for Republic of Korea President Lee’s upcoming trip to Washington.

WHEN/WHERE:

Political and Social Foundations for Reform: Anti-Corruption Strategies for the Philippines

kate — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:30:00 -0400

Corruption in the Philippines diverts, delays, and distorts economic development, undermines the quality and credibility of democracy, and reduces the quality of life. That is so not just because of its extent but also because it comes in particularly disruptive and intractable forms.

World Bank Managing Director Sri Mulyani Indrawati on the Governance—Growth Nexus: Key to Competitiveness in Asia

ian — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0400

CSIS Southeast Asia Program is pleased to present a Banyan Tree Leadership Forum on

“The Governance – Growth Nexus: Key to Competitiveness in Asia”

Keynote Remarks by

Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati
Managing Director, World Bank

Introduction by

The U.S.'s "New Silk Road" Strategy: What Is It? Where Is It Headed?

azikibayeva — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Investing in Alliances: Philippine Reforms Mean Business

ian — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0400

CSIS Southeast Asia Program is pleased to present a Banyan Tree Leadership Forum

Investing in Alliances: Philippine Reforms Mean Business

Keynote Remarks by

The Honorable Cesar Purisima
Secretary of Finance, Republic of the Philippines
Introduction by

Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, on U.S. Strategy in the Pacific

ian — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program is pleased to present a

Banyan Tree Leadership Forum

on

U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa

farhatahir — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0400

U.S.-China Economic Engagement in Africa: Prospects for Cooperation

With remarks by:

Annie S.C. Wu
Standing member of China Economic and Social Council (CESC), Vice chairman of China-Africa Business Council, President of World Trade Center Hong Kong

He Wenping

Roundtable Discussion on the Health Implications of Japan's "Triple Disaster"

jnagel — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Nearly four months ago, the March 11th Great East Japan Earthquake rocked Japan, destroying lives and infrastructure, and triggering a devastating tsunami and nuclear reactor crisis.

Gita Wirjawan, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), The Republic of Indonesia

ian — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

CSIS Southeast Asia Program is pleased to present a Banyan Tree Leadership Forum

“Aligning with Indonesia: The Future of Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy”

Keynote Remarks by

The Future of the DoD Overseas Medical Laboratories

jnagel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0400

On June 28, the CSIS Global Health Policy Center released a project report on the U.S.

Maritime Security in the South China Sea

sherry — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a select and high level group of experts and senior policy makers for the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) conference on Maritime Security in the South China Sea held June 20-21, 2011.

We have recruited a world-class group of experts to kick of the dialogue around four key themes:

Global Security Forum 2011: Crisis Simulation: Asia

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:30:00 -0400

This session is part of the Global Security Forum 2011. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session will simulate an unfolding crisis in Asia and Cabinet-level deliberations in Washington.

Book Discussion: "On China," with Henry Kissinger

ian — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:30:00 -0400

CSIS hosted a special U.S.- China relations discussion featuring the release of Dr. Henry Kissinger's new book, "On China," on June 6 in Ballroom B of the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC). Please see the finalized agenda below.

2011 Global Peace Index Launch

farhatahir — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:30:00 -0400

In a world often described by crisis and conflict, which countries are the most peaceful? How do we measure peace? What can we learn about the structures of peaceful environments?

Concepts for the East Asia Summit:

ian — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:06:00 -0400

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program is honored to host a

CSIS POLICY CONFERENCE

Concepts for the East Asia Summit: Connectivity, Security & ASEAN Centrality

Friday, May 20, 2011
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Demographics of Korean Security

mdumond — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for a discussion with this world class demographer as she presents her path breaking research in progress, "Policy Concerns of Low Fertility for Military Planning and Care of the Elderly in South Korea." Dr. Stephen's research addresses the forces shaping demographic trends in South Korea and the military policy planning implications.

Murray McCully New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs

ian — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:30:00 -0400

CSIS Southeast Asia Program hosted a Banyan Tree Leadership Forum on

“New Zealand and the United States: Pacific Partners”

Keynote Remarks by
The Honorable Murray McCully
New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for the Rugby World Cup

President Ma Ying-jeou on "U.S. - Taiwan Relations in a New Era"

ian — Thu, 12 May 2011 07:45:00 -0400

The CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies hosted a formal address via videoconference with

President Ma Ying-jeou

"U.S. - Taiwan Relations in a New Era"

Introduction by

Dr. John Hamre
President & CEO, CSIS

Korea and U.S.: Regional and Global Opportunities

ian — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:38:00 -0400

A conference to discuss the significance of the U.S.-ROK alliance and North Korea and the future of multilateralism in Asia.

U.S. Policy in Asia

ian — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:01:00 -0400

The 34th Korea Foundation Forum where Dr. John Hamre, Dr. Victor Cha, and Dr. Michael Green discussed U.S. policies and grand strategy in East Asia with a focus on relations with China, Japan, and the two Koreas.

Nuclear Safety After Fukushima

mentman — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Proliferation Prevention Program invites you to a timely discussion on:

Nuclear Safety After Fukushima

The Way Ahead with China

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Introduction by
Gerald L. Bailes, Director, Miller Center of Public Affairs

Admiral Joseph W. Prueher
Schlesinger Distinguished Professor, Miller Center of Public Affairs
and former U.S. Ambassador to China

Charles W. Freeman III
CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies

A Regional Approach to Strengthing Health Systems in Central and South Asia

jnagel — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

On Tuesday, March 29, we discussed the potential for regional and cross-border efforts to strengthen health systems in Central and South Asia with Dr. Gijs Walraven, Director of the Aga Khan Health Services of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Dr.

Korea-US Alliance and Northeast Asian Security

mdumond — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0400

Our honorable guests will discuss the Korea-U.S. alliance, North Korea and China, and the KORUS FTA.

Featuring:

Amb. Jack Pritchard, President of Korea Economic Institute

Rep. Chung Mong-Joon, ROK National Assembly

Dr. Hahm Chaibong, Director, AIPS