International Affairs Conference for Undergrads

The first annual Wheatley International Affairs Conference (WIAC) will be held from Tuesday evening, October 12, 2010 through Friday afternoon, October 15, 2010. It is sponsored by the Wheatley Institution and the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and will be held at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

The WIAC theme for 2010 will be “The Rise of Asia.” Delegates will have the opportunity, in a series of round-table discussions, to analyze the situation in various East and South Asian countries and develop recommendations for United States policy toward those nations.

For more information go HERE...



To apply please contact Matt Grieger by email: mgrieger@gwu.edu

Free Accommodations , While Working With Asian International Students!!!

Are you a well-traveled,internationally minded person, looking to put your experience to good use?

Look no Further!

Work as a resident assistant at, Lofstel, a local DC hostel. You may have the opportunity to meet and work with with people from all over the world,including Asia, in a creative environment rent free!

For more information Click Here...

2010/2011 Multi-Country Research Fellowship Application Now Available

Council of American Overseas Research Centers

Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program

2010/2011 Cycle

Now Accepting Applications from Master’s Students!!



The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates, scholars who have already earned their Ph.D., and students enrolled in Master’s Degree programs. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.



Approximately ten awards of up to $12,000 each will be given in the doctoral candidate/post-doctoral scholar competition. Approximately four awards of up to $8,000 each will be given in the Master's student competition. Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Given changing travel restrictions and/or security warnings to many countries, applicants should contact CAORC before preparing a proposal.



Deadline: Wednesday, January 12, 2011

For more details and application, please see http://www.caorc.org/programs/multi.htm





CAORC Affiliated American Overseas Research Centers
American Academy in Rome ~ American Center for Mongolian Studies ~ American Institute for Maghrib Studies ~ American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies ~ American Institute for Yemeni Studies ~ American Institute of Afghanistan Studies ~ American Institute of Bangladesh Studies ~ American Institute of Indian Studies ~ American Institute of Iranian Studies ~ American Center of Oriental Research ~ American Institute of Pakistan Studies ~ American Research Center in Egypt ~ American Research Center in Sofia ~ American Research Institute in Turkey ~ American School of Classical Studies at Athens ~ Center for Khmer Studies ~ Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute ~ Mexico-North Research Network ~ Palestinian American Research Center ~ The American Academic Research Institute in Iraq ~ West African Research Association ~ W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research



CAORC fellowships for multi-country research are funded by a grant from the
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.

Opportunities for Working and Studying Abroad

Two excellent programs for working and studying abroad in Japan and China & Taiwan:

Japan

JET Program - Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

The JET Program is for those interested in international exchange, living and working abroad, working with students, and learning about Japan.

JET will be at the following two GWU events:

GWU Career Fair

Tuesday September 21st

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Charles E. Smith Center

GWU Info Session

Monday October 4th

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Career Center 208

For more information email: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp

Or call: (202) 238 - 6772/6773

Or visit http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/

China & Taiwan

CIEE Greater China Initiative for Study Abroad

CIEE's mission is to help US college students majoring in International Affairs, Business Communications, Chinese Language, and Asian Studies to gain intercultural understanding, acquire Chinese cultural knowledge, and develop Chinese language skills for careers related to Greater China.

GWU Elliot School for International Affairs Alumnus John Tai is the Academic Director of the China in a Global Context program for CIEE.

He is also the instructor for the courses Political Development in Modern China and Seminar on Issues of Globalization in China.

CIEE Greater China Initiative for Study Abroad prepares students for careers as analysts in government agencies, think tanks, corporations, and non governmental organizations.

For more information visit:

www.ciee.org/studychina

Complimentary Tickets for GWU Students to Asia Society Event!

China's Oil Investments in Sudan




Speaker:

Dan Morrison

Journalist and Author of The Black Nile

Discussant:
Ambassador David Shinn

Adjunct Professor of International Affairs, The George Washington University



Asian investors are closely monitoring developments in oil-rich Sudan. In 2011, the people of Southern Sudan will vote in a referendum that will determine the country's political, economic and oil future. Sudan has been a large oil magnet for companies especially from China, but also from India and Malaysia. Over the past decade, Sudan has sold almost 70 percent of its oil to Beijing, making this conflict-plagued state the top recipient of Chinese investment, according to Forbes. Join journalist, and author of "The Black Nile", Dan Morrison, and Ambassador David Shinn as they present their perspectives on how oil exploration is likely to develop in a divided Sudan and the possible implications of the January referendum on Sudan's future economic dealings with Asia. Dan will also share a range of on-the-ground-sources and first-hand experience reporting from Sudan's disputed oil fields.


Date:
Thursday, September 16, 2010
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Light refreshments will be served


Location:
Asia Society Washington

The Cinnabar Room

Whittemore House
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(Corner of Q St and New Hampshire Ave)
Nearest metro: Dupont Circle - RED line


Speaker:
Mr. Dan Morrison
Journalist and Author of "The Black Nile"

Dan Morrison is author of The Black Nile (Viking, 2010). A former staff writer at Newsday and Bloomberg News, he has reported from South Asia, the Middle East and Africa for publications including US News & World Report, Slate.com, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Christian Science Monitor, and National Geographic News.
(Books are available for signing)


Discussant:
Ambassador David Shinn
Adjunct Professor of International Affairs
The George Washington University

David Shinn has taught as an adjunct professor in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University since 2001. He served for thirty-seven years in the U.S. Foreign Service. His overseas posts included deputy chief of mission at the embassy in Khartoum and ambassador to Ethiopia. He writes and lectures extensively on African issues and is currently writing a book on China-Africa relations.

Moderator:
Mr. Jack Garrity

Executive Director

Asia Society Washington

Please Contact Melanie: asw2@asiasociety.org

Who wants $12,000 for research travel support?

CAORC Expands Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program

The Council of Overseas American Research Centers (CAORC) is pleased to
announce the expansion of the Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program.
Starting with the 2010-11 cycle, U.S. citizens enrolled in a master's
degree granting program are now eligible to apply for Multi-Country Research
Fellowship. Full details and application materials for the 2010-2011
cycle of the Multi-Country Research Fellowship will be available October
2010.

The CAORC Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or
trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied
natural sciences for U.S. master's students, doctoral candidates, and
scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to
candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research.
Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams. Scholars
must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United
States, at least one of which hosts a participating American research
center. Approximately ten awards of up to $12,000 each will be given in
the doctoral candidate/post-doctoral scholar competition. Approximately
four awards of up to $8,000 each will be given in the master's student
competition.

To receive notifications via email about the Multi-Country Research
Fellowship Program please go to
http://www.caorc.org/programs/multi-email.htm. For more information
about CAORC, visit http://www.caorc.org.

Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness Conference

The Center for Spirituality, Ethics, and Global Awareness at Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia is hosting its annual Conference in November. Davis and Elkins College is encouraging all undergraduate students to participate in the undergraduate conference by submitting well written academic papers. Papers in all areas are welcome. It is also strongly suggested that students use a paper that has been previously submitted in a class and received high marks.

The topic of the paper is Crossing Boundaries: Transforming Identities, Cultures, and Human Relations in a Global Village. Papers must not exceed a 3000 word count. Abstracts of a 100 word count must be submitted by October, 2 2010. The final drafts are to submitted no later than November 1. Abstracts and final drafts should be sent to this email address: chakrabartic@davisandelkins.edu. The author of the best paper will receive $150. Two more prizes of $50 each will also be given out.

All participants must follow these rules:

On the first page of your paper, include the following nine items:

1)word count-3000 words maximum

2) the author's name

3) academic status

4) institutional affiliation

5) mailing address

6) email address

7) telephone number

8) the paper's title

9) an abstract-100 words count

Submissions which do not include all nine items will not be considered. No

more than one submission by the same author will be considered.

Good Luck With the Papers

Intern Position Opening at the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy

The Asia Foundation’s Center for U.S.-Korea Policy seeks an intern to join the Foundation’s Washington DC office. The intern will provide research and administrative support to the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, a project of The Asia Foundation directed by Senior Associate Scott Snyder focused on strengthening the U.S.-South Korea alliance partnership.

Undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply to begin immediately on a part or full-time basis. The internship is unpaid. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to See-Won Byun (sbyun@asiafound-dc.org) and indicate days/time of availability.

Duties

* Compile research materials on specific areas of U.S.-Korea/Asia relations
* Assist with drafting and editing written material for publication
* Assist in the management of the Center’s website and publications, including the production and dissemination of a monthly newsletter
* Attend and report on local events related to Asia/Korea policy
* Assist in event planning and coordination, including correspondence and the preparation of briefing materials
* Update and manage the Center’s database
* Various writing assignments based on interest and need



Qualifications

* BA or MA in international relations or related field with an interest in Korean/East Asian affairs
* Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
* Excellent administrative skills
* Highly organized with high attention to detail
* Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and internet research
* Ability to work both independently and on a team
* Related experience preferred but not required




Center for U.S.-Korea Policy
The Asia Foundation
1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 815
Washington DC 20036
T. 202-588-9420
F. 202-588-9409
www.centerforuskoreapolicy.org

Alumni accepts position as Assistant Director of the Nixon Center

Erin Robinson graduated from the MA Asian Studies program in 2007 and immediately began working as the Sigur Center's Program Coordinator. This position coordinates the Center's 60+ annual events, the visiting scholars program, and maintains the Sigur Center's website, among many other jobs. After three years of outstanding service to the Sigur Center, Erin has accepted a new position as Assistant Director of the Nixon Center. We are proud of her academic and professional accomplishments and wish our former student and colleague all the best.

Internship with PISA!

PISA Fall Internship Opportunity (Unpaid)

Interested in Global Climate Change and how it is Shaping Policy Dialogue between the United States and Asia? Open to Engaging with Officials and Researchers in Asia?

Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia (PISA), a dynamic program housed within the Sigur Center for Asian Studies, seeks a highly motivated intern to assist with a Regional Leadership Institute on Global Climate Change and the new Global Cities in World Affairs Program for Hong Kong officials.

Under the direction of the Director/Deputy Director and in collaboration with the PISA research assistant, the intern will provide administrative support , conduct targeted research, and work to enhance PISA’s 2.0 media presence.

We are especially interested in students with a media and communications background and a strong interest in international affairs and/or Asian studies. Hours are flexible but you must be self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and willing to juggle multiple priorities.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to review the PISA website: www.gwu.edu/~pisa before submitting cover letter and C.V. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Submit cover letter and C.V. to: Suzanne Kelly-Lyall, Deputy Director, PISA, sklyall@gwu.edu

GW PhD Candidate Speaks at Wilson Center

James Person, a PhD Candidate in the Department of History specializing in Korea and Project Coordinator of the North Korean International Documentation Project, will be speaking about North Korea at the Wilson Center on September 8th. Details below!

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

THE ASIA PROGRAM, in collaboration with
THE NORTH KOREAN INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTATION PROJECT

presents

Knowing the North: Intelligence and the Intentions of the DPRK

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Speakers

James Person
Project coordinator, North Korea International Documentation Project

Robert Carlin
Visiting fellow, Stanford University

Dae-sook Suh
Professor emeritus, University of Hawaii

Jae-jung Suh
Associate professor and director of Korean studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS

How confident are we in our ability to know North Korea? Amid speculation on succession, the question of Pyongyang’s nuclear intentions and capabilities, and North Korean brinkmanship, how can we be certain that the conclusions we reach about the North’s intentions are sound? How do we assess the quality of our intelligence sources, given the opacity of the regime? Can historical continuities be used to assess the future intentions of the Kim regime? Or given the difficulties with intelligence gathering, should we forego analysis about the North’s intentions and focus instead on its capabilities as an objective indication of the threat posed by Pyongyang?

6th Floor Auditorium
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars


Media organizations are requested to contact the Asia Program in advance at 202/691-4020 or asia@wilsoncenter.org. Otherwise, RSVPs are NOT necessary. Please allow for routine security procedures when you arrive at the Center. A photo ID is required for entry. The Center is located in the southeast wing of the Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro station is Federal Triangle on the blue and orange lines. For detailed directions, please visit the Center’s website, www.wilsoncenter.org/directions.