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| May 2014 |
 T.J Pempel discusses the Economic-Security Nexus
in Northeast Asia
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On Tuesday May 13, the EAI hosted a smart talk forum with T.J Pempel, professor of Political Science at UC Berkeley, under the title of "The Economic-Security in Northeast Asia." During the forum, Pempel provided an answer to the questions of why tensions loom over East Asia, where countries are so interdependent economically and institutionally, and how the East Asian economic-security nexus will be affected by the emergence of China. Pempel also showed some of the potential benefits of multilateral institutions or what some scholars have termed as the Asian "noodle bowl," in easing some of the tensions in the region.
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 USFK- Commander Visits EAI
On May 20, General Curtis M. Scaparrotti of the United States Forces Korea paid a friendly visit to the East Asia Institute. The General and his team discussed with EAI scholars about important issues surrounding the South Korea-United States partnership.
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EAI Working Paper on the United States-China Trade Disputes over Renewable Energy
Using a two level game approach Ka Zeng analyzes causes of U.S.-China trade disputes in alternative energy, specifically solar energy. By exploring the tenets of U.S.-China bilateral trade relations and China's domestic policy in the energy sector, the paper argues that Chinese domestic opposition and the government's long-term strategy are the biggest contributing factors to the disputes that also curb the United States' influence over Chinese policy. Dr. Ka Zeng will visit EAI on June 12 to give a talk on the paper.
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EAI Working Paper on Government Corruption and Citizen Response
Fiona Yap asks what motivates citizens to participate in collective action to demand government accountability for corruption By analyzing the cases of the United States, Australia, and Singapore with an experimental method, Yap reveals that citizens most likely engage in collective action when they 'lose' from corrupt actions and when they are informed that other citizens are seeking accountability. This evidence-based comparative research across a range of regime-types and cultures fills a huge gap in policy understanding and carries substantial implications for domestic and international policymaking. Dr. Fiona Yap will visit EAI on June 27 to give a talk on the paper.
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New Volume on Peace and Security Studies Series Released
Trustpolitik 2.0 on the Korean Peninsula: Complex Policy of Deterrence, Engagement, and Trust edited by Young-Sun Ha was released on May 27. This marks the 20th volume of EAI's Peace and Security Studies series which explores various policy options for stabilizing East Asia's rapidly changing regional order. The volume suggests that South Korea should consider a co-evolutionary North Korean policy which combines deterrence, engagement, and trust-building in order to escape the vicious cycle of past hostility between the two Koreas and to build a sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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Problems Facing The U.S. Civil Nuclear Sector: Smart Talk with George David Banks
An 'atrophying' sector? The apparent decline of the U.S. Civil nuclear sector raises many concerns for future energy security according to George David Banks. On Tuesday May 20, Banks, deputy director and senior fellow of the Nuclear Energy Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discussed how this 'atrophy' could undermine the U.S. capacity to push for a stronger global non-proliferation agenda. Bank also suggested what role South Korea may have in bringing greater awareness of the potential severity of this problem to U.S. policymakers.
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 EAI and CIIS Co-organize a Conference on Korean Unification
On May 23, in Beijing, the East Asia Institute and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) co-organized a conference on "Shifting Regional Order and Inter-Korean Relations: Strengthening the Strategic Partnership between Beijing and Seoul". The joint conference marks the first of a series of international conferences hosted by the South Korean Ministry of Unification which will bring together scholars and experts from around the world to share their perspectives on the issue of Korean unification. The EAI-CIIS joint conference provided an arena for Chinese and Korean scholars to discuss about China-South Korea/China-North Korea relations and how they shape the regional order in East Asia.
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EAI and MOFA Launch Conference on Future of East Asia
On June 9, the East Asia Institute and the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs will co-host an international conference on "Korea's Vision for Unification and the Future of East Asia." The joint conference invites academics and professional experts from South Korea, United States, China, Japan, Russia, and Germany to discuss their projections of the future of unified Korea. EAI members who are interested in the issues concerning post-unification Korea and East Asia are welcome to attend.
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 2014 KF-Korea Friendship Launches this Month
In collaboration with the Korea Foundation, EAI is launching the 2nd KF-EAI Korean Friendship Program this summer starting June 23. This year, the program will feature engaging lectures and talks by professional experts and scholars from a range of fields from arts to security. The KF-EAI Korean Friendship Program provides an opportunity for participants to expand not only their knowledge about Korea but also network of friends. EAI is currently accepting applications.
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 Apply for the EAI Fellows Program 2014-2015
Applications for the EAI Fellows Program 2014-15 are open for submission until July 30, 2014. This program offers selected fellows the opportunity to present seminars and lectures, based on an unpublished article on current regional issues, at two or more partner institutions in East Asia. Please see the EAI website for more details.
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