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New Report: Leveraging Advances in Health IT

"Leveraging Advances in Health IT to Prevent and Combat the Spread of Avian Influenza and Other Infectious Diseases" highlights observations and recommendations from participants at the August 2009 APEC workshop on how health information technology can help combat infectious diseases and improve health care delivery in the Asia-Pacific.

New Report from the Pacific Energy Summit

NBR’s inaugural Pacific Energy Summit convened in Tokyo, Japan on November 3-5, 2009 with the theme "Energy Security and Economic Growth in the Asia-Pacific: Innovations, markets, and smart policies for a low-carbon future." The Summit Report outlines the key findings that emerged over two days of discussion.

The PLA at Home and Abroad

The 20th annual People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Conference, held on September 25–27, 2009, focused on the theme "The PLA at Home and Abroad: Assessing the Operational Capabilities of China’s Military." Learn more about the 2009 Conference and read the new conference colloquium brief.

Counterterrorism Cooperation in South Asia: History and Prospects

This NBR Special Report (December 2009) features an essay by Sumit Ganguly on the history of terrorism in South Asia, past attempts at counterterrorism cooperation, and the prospects and challenges for effective regional cooperation.

Narco-Jihad: Drug Trafficking and Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan

In this NBR Special Report (December 2009), Ehsan Ahrari, Vanda Felbab-Brown, and Louise I. Shelley with Nazia Hussain assess the global and regional dynamics of narcotics production and trafficking in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the implications for counterinsurgency efforts in the region.

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Unleashing the Production and Consumption Power of China's Rural Poor

Roy Prosterman, Founder and Chair Emeritus of the Rural Development Institute (RDI), spoke at NBR's Seattle headquarters on February 10 as part of the Next Generation Leadership in Asian Affairs Discussion Series. Prosterman discussed RDI's recent nationwide survey on farmers' land rights and the implications for China's future. Listen to event audio and read an NBR Special Report summarizing RDI’s findings.

Who Speaks for Islam? Muslim Grassroots Leaders and Popular Preachers in South Asia

In this NBR Special Report (February 2010), Mumtaz Ahmad, Dietrich Reetz, and Thomas H. Johnson examine the evolving social and political roles of traditional and nontraditional Muslim religious figures and leaders in Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.

NARP: International Call for Papers

NBR and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars announce an international call for paper proposals on subjects that fall within the NARP research agenda. Experts whose papers are chosen will be invited to present their research at the NARP’s Asia Policy Assembly on June 17–18, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Proposals must be received by March 31, 2010 for consideration. Learn more.

New Issue: Asia Policy 9

Read in the new issue of Asia Policy a roundtable on training the next generation of Asia experts; articles on Japan’s DPJ, U.S.-Japan-Korea trilateralism, and Islamic militants in India; a Q&A on China and the financial crisis; a book review roundtable on The Russia Balance Sheet; and book reviews addressing Asian regionalism, China’s maritime strategies, and more.

Development and Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and Pakistan

This NBR Special Report (November 2009) features Agnieszka Paczynska’s essay on the prospects and challenges for integrating development strategies into counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pakistani Partnerships with the United States: An Assessment

This NBR Analysis (November 2009) features Daniel Markey’s essay on the relationship between the United States and different elements within Pakistan's political and military leadership in the context of ongoing regional counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts.

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Research Groups, Centers, and Chairs

Center for Health and Aging (CHA) Economic and Trade Affairs (ETA) John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies Kenneth B. and Anne H.H. Pyle Center for Northeast Asian Studies National Asia Research Program (NARP) Political and Security Affairs (PSA) Slade Gorton International Policy Center

Securing a Living Legacy


The Slade Gorton International Policy Center will be the living legacy of the Senator’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

The Pacific Health Summit connects science, industry, and policy for a healthier world.
The John M. Shalikashvili Chair in National Security Studies advances the study of national security issues and U.S. interests in Asia.
The Kenneth B. and Anne H.H. Pyle Center for Northeast Asian Studies studies the affairs of the region.