CHINA AND EAST ASIA: EVOLVING RELATIONS AND NEW FOREIGN POLICY OPTIONS

A Political-Economic Conflict Seminar

June 21-23, 2011

Capitol Hill Club
Washington, DC

A central concern of the opening decades of the 21st Century is the peaceful integration of China into the international system. As a potential great power, the U.S.-China relationship may well be the central issue of American foreign policy.

Historically, the rise of new or renewed great powers has often been accompanied by turmoil and conflict. In addition, the entry of a great power into the diplomatic arena has generally been followed closely by dramatic cultural transformations. There is no question that the emergence of China as a truly global power will test the wisdom and skill, as well as the tenacity and agility of the United States.

Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts on China and East Asia, this workshop will explore the social, political, and economic developments of contemporary China; the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese society; and the impact that this awakened society is having on the global economy and U.S. national security interests.

SEMINAR TOPICS*

• The Fragile Positive Equilibrium in U.S.-China Relations
• China, Asia, and Global Security
• Asian Demographics: The Shape of Things to Come
• Chinese Outward Investment
• The Coming Collapse of China
• The Asian Growth Miracle: The Myths and Realities
• China on the Prowl: How It Got Its Claws Into Africa
• China, Russia, and Central Asia
• China’s Military and Security Policy Issues
• The China-India Relationship: Future Allies or Future Rivals?
• China Looks Outward: The Korean Peninsula, Taiwan, and the “Problem States”
• North Korea’s Past and Threatening Future
• The Financial Systems of North Korea: Kim Jong-Il’s Dollar – Where It Comes From and Where It Goes
• Asia’s Footprints in the Middle East
• China: Factors that Influence Leadership, Perceptions and Decision Making
• Political Power and Religion in China
• The China-India Relationship: Future Allies or Future Rivals

*The above topics are taken from previous seminars and may change to address current events at the time of the seminar.

FEE

$1,985 per person

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The seminar will be held in a private meeting room at the Capitol Hill Club, located at 300 First Street, SE, Washington, DC. The Club is directly across the street from the Capitol South Metro Station (Blue and Orange Lines). Reporting information concerning registration time and workshop start and end times will be sent to all participants approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of each program. This is a senior-level seminar and is designed for those who are professionally involved in the region, have a need-to-know, or an interest in the subject matter.

Generally, registration will begin around 7:45 am and seminars will be conducted from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on the first two days and from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on the last day (subject to agenda and scheduling). Business attire for participants is required. Military uniform is optional.

No video, power point or audio-visual aids are utilized in the presentations. These programs are informal and strictly "off-the-record."

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