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Russia’s Peacetime Demographic Crisis: Dimensions, Causes, Implications

Continuing population challenges portend a crisis of alarming proportions for Russia’s human resources. This report by Nicholas Eberstadt investigates Russia’s emerging political economy through the unique prism of demographic challenges and assesses the implications thereof for Russia’s future.

Policy Challenges and Opportunities for the United States in Asia

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg delivered the keynote address “Policy Challenges and Opportunities for the United States in Asia” at the opening session of the June 17-18 Asia Policy Assembly in Washington, D.C. View video or read a transcript of the full address and learn more about the Assembly.

2010 Pacific Health Summit

Global leaders in science, policy, industry, medicine, and public health convened in London on June 22-24 to discuss how to realize the dream of a healthier future through the effective utilization of scientific advances combined with industrial innovation and appropriate policies. The 2010 Summit addressed the theme of maternal and newborn health.

2010 Asia Policy Assembly

The Asia Policy Assembly is a major international conference that brings together experts from the academic, philanthropic, and policymaking communities to address issues of strategic importance to U.S. interests in Asia. The inaugural Assembly was held on June 17–18, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Learn more, view video, and listen to audio from the 2010 Assembly.

A New Stage for the U.S.-Japan Alliance?

Long-simmering cleavages—most visibly the inability to implement an agreement on U.S. basing and force realignments signed in 2006—have triggered reassessments and questions regarding the proper role of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Six scholars discuss the future of the alliance and the challenges ahead.

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The PLA at Home and Abroad

The PLA at Home and Abroad: Assessing the Operational Capabilities of China's Military (June 2010) gathers findings from the 20th annual People's Liberation Army (PLA) Conference. The book also honors Amb. James Lilley, who founded the PLA Conference and to whom this volume is dedicated. Download the volume and learn more about the PLA Conference.

Burma/Myanmar: The Practicalities of Engagement

In April, the Atlantic Council of the United States, the US-ASEAN Business Council, and NBR convened a moderated discussion on the practicalities of engaging Burma/Myanmar between two former U.S. Charges d'Affaires - Priscilla Clapp and the Honorable Kent Wiedemann.

Reinvigorating the United States-Thailand Alliance

NBR and the Thai Studies Program at Georgetown University hosted a workshop in April to examine the United States-Thailand Alliance. Participants gathered to examine American perspectives on the alliance as well as regional dynamics and their impact on the relationship. Find out more in the workshop report, "The United States-Thailand Alliance: Reinvigorating the Partnership."

Scalapino Prize Awarded to NARP Research Associate David M. Lampton

At the inaugural Asia Policy Assembly held in Washington, D.C., on June 17-18, NARP Research Associate David M. Lampton was awarded the Scalapino Prize in recognition of his exceptional contributions to America’s understanding of the vast changes underway in Asia. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Robert Scalapino, arguably the foremost scholar of Asia over the past sixty years.

Power Constrained: Sources of Mutual Strategic Suspicion in U.S.-China Relations

In this June 2010 issue of the NBR Analysis David M. Lampton highlights four sources of mutual strategic mistrust that, if insufficiently attended to by Washington and Beijing, will metastasize in the U.S-China relationship. Lampton identifies ways in which the United States can manage and reduce tension in bilateral relations.

Asia Policy 10

The tenth issue of Asia Policy offers two roundtables, one on the direction of the U.S.-Japan alliance and one on policymaking in China sixty years after the creation of the PRC; an article on the maritime boundary dispute between Bangladesh and Myanmar; Q&As on lessons from Asia for reform of the global health system and on the Chinapol Internet discussion group; and reviews of recent books addressing Asian democracy, regionalism, and more.

Please RSVP to Daniel Alderman at dalderman@nbr.org or (202) 347-9767. For more information, see the event invitation.



Securing a Living Legacy


The Slade Gorton International Policy Center will be the living legacy of Senator Gorton's extraordinary contributions to the nation and Washington State. It will be a fitting tribute to a man generations admire for his intellect, integrity, and leadership, and will provide tangible ways to carry on his dedicated and effective public service.

To learn more about Senator Slade Gorton’s legacy and the upcoming Gorton Center visit the Slade Gorton International Policy Center website.

"I believe in the proposition that America should not only provide an example but should promote freedom and democracy everywhere—and be firm in our defense of those qualities when they are threatened. Our success has been due to the open nature of our society to people from around the world."

United States Senator Slade Gorton