Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

**Our Mission** The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) addresses critical issues affecting the countries of Asia, their regional and global affairs, and U.S.-Asia relations. As Stanford University’s hub for the interdisciplinary study of contemporary Asia, we produce policy-relevant research, provide education and training to students, scholars, and practitioners, and strengthen dialogue and cooperation between counterparts in the Asia-Pacific and the United States. **Our Work** Founded in 1983, Shorenstein APARC today encompasses six regional and thematic [programs](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/programs) that advance our mission. They include five vibrant research programs—focusing on China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and comparative health policy in the Asia-Pacific—and a Global Affiliates Program that strengthens relations and creates new opportunities for collaboration between the Center and Asian partners in the public and private sectors. Our [research](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/research) is broad and wide-ranging, covering topics including innovation and entrepreneurship, education and development, political economy, governance and political movements, comparative health and health policy, Asia-Pacific regional cooperation, and U.S.-Asia relations. We share our research findings through an active [publishing program](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/publications) and pursue our [education mission](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education) and public engagement goals by offering courses and training opportunities, [policy outreach](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/policy), numerous [events](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/aparc-events), and expert commentary on topics in the [news](http://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/news). APARC is a gathering place for leaders from academia, business, government, and the social sector, as well as for community members to examine together timely, policy-relevant topics that shape contemporary Asia and are of mutual importance to the United States and Asian nations. Through these activities, our scholars bring multiple disciplines and new insights to bear on matters of vital importance to Asian nations and the United States