The International Institute is the home of interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public affairs programming on critical areas of the world and international issues that cut across world regions and disciplines.
On the occasion of our 30th anniversary, the International Institute has organized a symposium that highlights our centers’ expertise and engagement with scholars and specialists across professions.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
3:30-5:00 pm – Keynote Speech
China's Global Ambitions: Getting Assessments Balanced
David M. Lampton, Johns Hopkins University
Friday, October 6, 2023
9:00-10:30 am – Panel 1
International Science and Technology Collaboration in an Era of Geopolitical Competition
Organized by the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
Dan Wang, Paul Tsai China Center, Yale Law School
Victoria Chonn-Ching (B.A. Political Science/Asian Studies ’07, M.A. Chinese Studies ’09), University of Southern California
Margaret Lewis, Seton Hall University
Martin Chorzempa, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Moderator: Ann Lin, LRCCS Director, U-M
10:45 am-12:15 pm – Panel 2
The Reckoning Project at WCEE
Organized by the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia
Geneviève Zubrzycki, U-M
Arina Bustillos (M.A. International and Regional Studies–Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies ’22), U-M
Kristin Foringer, U-M
Sophia Grant, U-M
12:30-2:00 pm – Keynote Speech
Russia's War Against Ukraine: Regional Context, Global Consequences
Eugene Fishel, George Mason University
2:15-3:45 pm – Panel 3
Press Freedom in Asia
Organized by the Nam Center for Korean Studies and Wallace House Center for Journalists
Wa Lone, Reuters
Chitrangada Choudhury, Independent Journalist
Orlando de Guzman, Documentary Filmmaker
Moderator: Scott Tong, NPR
4:00-5:30 pm – Panel 4
Careers in International and Regional Studies
Jan Berris (B.A. Chinese Studies ’66, M.A. Japanese Studies ’67), National Committee on United States–China Relations
Courtney Henderson (M.A. Chinese Studies ’13), Due East Advisors
Atlee Chait (B.A. International Studies ’14), U.S. Department of State
Nessma Bashi (B.A. International Studies/Middle Eastern and North African Studies ’13, J.D. Law ’18), Military Commissions Defense Organization
Moderator: Mary Elizabeth Malinkin (M.A. Russian and East European Studies ’06)
5:30 pm – Closing Reception
