APEC Study Center

Hybrid Event 
East Asia’s Disputed Islands
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM (ET) 
Furman Hall 3F Conf. Room and Zoom (245 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012)

Featuring: Alexis Dudden, Professor of History, University of Connecticut

Co-sponsored by the U.S.-Asia Law Institute (USALI) of New York University School of Law

Hybrid Event 
Is Japan Back? Growth and Corporate Governance
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 5:50 – 6:50 PM (ET) 
Furman Hall Room 318 and Zoom (245 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012)

Featuring: Paul Sheard, Economist and Author

Co-sponsored by the U.S.-Asia Law Institute (USALI) of New York University School of Law

The APEC Study Center (ASC) at Columbia University maintains its support of the University's rich tradition of research, conferences, lecture programs, and teaching on the Asia-Pacific region by serving as the focal point of study on issues of economic, legal, and political importance for the region for over 30 years.

The ASC actively collaborates on programs at numerous Columbia and other organizations, converting topics spanning the economic, trade, legal, and political dimensions of the APEC member economies and their efforts at increased regional integration and cooperation.

As the world continues to face challenges, we at the ASC will do our part to ensure the views and goals of the Asia-Pacific are represented in conversations held on issues ranging from climate change to economic security to global crises and beyond.

The ASC’s programming and research are made possible by the commitment and energy of the faculty and staff involved, as well as our generous supporters. In particular, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Lotte Group of Korea, ASC’s longtime sponsor.

Merit E. Janow and David E. Weinstein