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The Sigur Center of The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University is the largest academic institute devoted to Asian Studies in Washington, DC.

10/15/2026

Join the Sigur Center on October 22nd for a discussion with Professor Stephen B. Kaplan on China’s financial statecraft in the Americas. Professor Kaplan will examine China’s approach to sovereign debt, development finance, and its relationship with the IMF across Latin America. RSVP here or at the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-debt-and-development-chinas-financial-statecraft-in-the-americas-tickets-2002569348830?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/14/2026

We were honored to host Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, for a discussion on "Development Cooperation in a Fragmented World: A Japanese Perspective."

Drawing on Japan’s experience, President Tanaka discussed how development cooperation can help sustain an open, rules-based international order, address shared challenges, and promote human security, economic opportunity, and technological innovation. You can watch the YouTube recording of the conversation in the link in our bio or here: https://youtu.be/SXoN7CGe04Y?si=MKODKDrDb7uxXo2n

10/13/2026

What headwinds are facing the relationship between the United States and Taiwan? How have the two governments attempted to navigate internal and external factors? Join us next Tuesday at 12:45 pm at the Elliott School for a talk with Professor Robert Sutter about the strategic convergence between the US and Taiwan. RSVP here or at the link in our bio: https://ow.ly/Wvi950ZWY2s

10/08/2026

After two summits in 2026, are U.S.-China relations finally stabilizing? In his new China-US Focus article, "A Turning Point? Rebuilding the U.S.-China Relationship," Professor David Shambaugh explains that the Trump-Xi meetings warmed leader-level ties. However, he notes that the relationship remains unstable without the institutional channels that once connected the two governments. Shambaugh is the Gaston Sigur Professor of Asian Studies, Political Science & International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program at GW's Elliott School. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/yG2r50ZVw7s

10/07/2026

Thank you all for joining the Sigur Center and Dean Ayres for her talk "What’s in a Name (Redux)? The Indo-Pacific and U.S. Foreign Policy" last month. During the talk, Dean Ayres discussed how different interpretations of the boundaries of the Indo-Pacific can heavily impact U.S. foreign policy in the region.

If you missed the talk, don't worry! The entire event can be found on our YouTube at the following link or at the link in our bio: https://youtu.be/1T_K_eM2uFs?si=6sqzDiJIzl80YLwn

10/06/2026

Join the Sigur Center and Professor Eyal Aviv on Wednesday, October 14th, for a discussion surrounding the intersection of neuroscience and Buddhist meditation, and where the two agree and disagree. In this talk, Professor Aviv will present the recent findings on meditative attainments, explain concerns raised by Buddhist Studies scholars, and suggest paths forward. RSVP here or at the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/religion-in-asia-lab-grown-bliss-tickets-2002065488771?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/02/2026

Join us next Friday, October 9th from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Elliott School in Lindner Family Commons for a discussion about the political, legal, and social tools that the PRC uses to shape Taiwan-China relations. RSVP here for in the link in our bio: https://ow.ly/s9H750ZTV4c

09/30/2026

We’re hiring! The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is seeking an FWS Student Research Assistant to support Professor David Shambaugh and the China Policy Program. Applications close October 4, 2026. Apply here: https://gwu-studentemployment.peopleadmin.com/postings/27784

09/29/2026

Join the Sigur Center on October 6th as Professor John Helveston discusses how the U.S. is lagging behind China in the adoption, affordability, and manufacturing scale of electric vehicles and potential policy changes that can close the gap. RSVP here or at the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-american-ev-transition-looking-ahead-while-lagging-behind-china-tickets-2001232366881?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/24/2026

Join the Sigur Center on October 2nd with visitors to the Carter Center to discuss how Chinese citizens view the United States as a security threat and a necessary ally for trade, technology, and global security, and how that contrasts with their view of U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific. RSVP here or at the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-watches-back-chinese-public-opinion-on-the-united-states-and-asia-tickets-2000414015169?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12029945886

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https://sigur.elliott.gwu.edu/

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