WEAI Research Scholar Stephen Noerper wrote an article for Pacific Forum titled "With Abe’s Departure, What Next for Seoul?" outlining the implications of the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for Korea-Japan relations. Noerper also suggests various points of focus to encourage reconciliation between the two countries, cooperation on areas of mutual concern, and … [Read more...]
Gerald Curtis quoted in US media on Abe’s possible successor as Japanese prime minister
Professor Emeritus Gerald Curtis was quoted in The New York Times and the Washington Post about potential successors to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who recently announced he was stepping down for health reasons. In an August 31 article in the Times, Curtis suggested that Japan's next leader would most likely stick to the script left by Abe. "'Mr. Abe’s resignation … [Read more...]
Takako Hikotani quoted in New York Times article on Shinzo Abe’s resignation
Professor Takako Hikotani was quoted in an August 29 article in the New York Times titled "Many Want to Be Japan’s New Leader. Do They Know What Awaits Them?" In the article, published shortly after news broke that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to step down from the role due to health issues, outlines the current challenges in store for Japan's next leader and … [Read more...]
Lien-Hang Nguyen addresses dignitaries at a virtual commemoration of Vietnamese foreign relations
Professor Lien-Hang T. Nguyen took part in virtual commemorations of Vietnam’s foreign relations on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 alongside Vietnam’s ambassadors to the United States and United Nations. A news report about the event was published on the website of Vietnam's official newspaper Nhân Dân, and is available here. The article cited Professor Nguyen's … [Read more...]
Important Checklist for On-Campus Students
Dear Students, I hope you are doing well and looking forward to the new academic year. I am writing to share important information to assist you in fulfilling all the requirements you’ll need to meet if you’re coming to campus this Fall. Plus, find additional information about ways to connect whether you’re here in person or online. For on-campus students, you’ll need … [Read more...]
