Sigur Center for Asian Studies
At the Elliott School of International Affairs
Sigur Center Non-Resident Scholar Fang-yu Chen co-authored a piece in The Diplomat titled, “What Does the 1992 Consensus Mean to Citizens in Taiwan?” According to the authors, the definitions of the Consensus employed by official sides do not reflect the public perception of cross-Strait relations.
Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs and Director of the B.A. Program in International Affairs at GW, was quoted in The Daily of the University of Washington article “Understanding deteriorating relations between the United States and China.”
David Shambaugh, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program at GW, published “China under Xi Jinping” in the East Asia Forum. The article examines Xi Jinping’s accomplishments and the direction in which he is pulling China. Read the full article here!
David Shambaugh, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program at GW, was quoted in a Quartz article titled “China fears the trade war is the one thing Democrats will back Trump on.” Read the full article here!
Graduate Student John Caves III (Elliott School of International Affairs) published an article in the Las Vegas Sun titled, “Why Mars Should be Our Next Stop.” The article suggests that the United States takes action to keep its lead in human space exploration, particularly against China, an increasingly emerging rival in the space race.
David Shambaugh, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program at GW, was quoted recently in Forbes‘ article, “Dear Chinese Government, the Democrats Won’t Save You.” The article explains that not even a House flip during the current election would change the U.S.’ approach to the trade dispute with China.
Professor Robert Sutter offers an assessment of the U.S. government’s rivalry with China in a report for The Diplomat. The report, titled “Pushback: America’s New China Strategy,” outlines the beginning of tensions, describes the current climate, and predicts further escalation in the future.
Read the full report here!
Professor Robert Sutter discusses China’s increasing collaboration with Russia and what it means for U.S. policy in a report for the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). The report, titled “Confronting Growing China-Russia Cooperation: Options for Congress,” proposes ways for policymakers to strengthen the U.S.’ position in order to better deal with the negative implications of this alliance.
Read the report here!
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, the GW Confucius Institute will hold the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival in the GW Confucius Institute townhouse. Guests will get a chance to taste the traditional holiday food, the famous mooncakes, and network with others who are interested in China and other Asian cultures. There will be materials available for you to hear about learning Chinese language and study abroad opportunities in Asia.
Sponsored By:
The GW Confucius Institute
The GW Language Center
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies
The Chinese Program of the GW East Asian Languages & Literatures Department
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