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Request to join The Asia Institute 'fb group' here, The Asia Institute Website; http://www.asia-institute.org/ Location on Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/LYgWb The Asia Institute is the first truly pan-Asian think tank. A research institution that addresses global issues with a focus on Asia, the Asia Institute is committed to presenting a balanced perspective that takes into account the concerns of the entire region. The Asia Institute provides an objective space wherein a significant discussion on current trends in technology, international relations, the economy and the environment can be carried out. In terms of trade, technology and finance, Asia is integrating at a remarkably quick pace these days. Although Asia is the intellectual, technological and financial hub of the world, the gap between the integration of Asia in terms of logistics, energy and finance and its slow emergence as a cultural and intellectual continuum is striking. The amount of in-depth discussion between the citizens of Asia bound together by these changes remains insufficient. There is a desperate need for analysis and debate about trends in Asia that goes beyond national borders and includes all stakeholders. The Asia Institute has chosen to focus on the impact of technology on society, the environment, the concerns of youth and women and the implications for international relations of developments in education, communications and business. All these questions are critical for the future of Asia and deserve thoughtful analysis and discussion. The Asia Institute represents the concerns of all of Asia, offering a neutral space wherein committed leaders from business, government, and academia can discuss issues in good faith and can combine their wisdom and their resources to find solutions. The Asia Institute is committed to meaningful cooperation across the whole of Asia, looking for new opportunities for cooperation and discussion between China, Japan and Korea, and between the nations of South Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the rest of the world. We strive to present a new vision of an integrated and peaceful Asia that is ecologically sustainable and is not powered by a relentless drive for profit. The Asia Institute promotes cooperation to respond to the challenges of our time, bringing together individuals to work as a team that can think up, and implement, that go beyond national borders. The individuals engaged at the Asia Institute are dedicated to creating a new discursive space in which to identify common themes and to bring together shareholders from across the region. The Asia Institute promotes innovative approaches to promote cooperation across of Asia that will address today’s pressing issues. We call for engagement with stakeholders at all levels. Although many think tanks consider the Asian region, none are truly international in their perspective. Today, the unprecedented economic and technological integration of Asia, and of the world, calls for a truly international institution. The Asia Institute has grown over the last five years to meet that need. The Asia Institute also is distinctive in its commitment to involving youth in its programs, giving them a chance to convey their concerns directly to policymakers and experts, and to engage in a meaningful debate. So often in this age, the expert has much to learn from the experiences of youth. We are building bridges across Asia for cooperation between youth and professionals that will empower the next generation. We sense a critical need to engage youth in the policy debate and make sure that the discussions of experts are meaningful to ordinary citizens. Moreover, many of the problems we face today, from the environmental crisis to the growing gap between the rich and poor, can only be addressed by addressing the origins within ourselves. Only when we have addressed the spiritual hunger and psychological insecurities that lead to unrestrained consumption, or ruthless conflict, can we begin to address the issues of this age. As Albert Einstein once remarked, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Our research and our activities take into account the underlying insecurities and contradictions within ourselves that have lead to the serious problems of today. Finally, the Asia Institute is engaged in a dialog with stakeholders from across Asia concerning the future of Asia itself. How can we move beyond traditional power rivalries and imagine Asia as a peaceful totality in which integration provides new horizons? How can the institutional and ideological barriers of the current day be overcome through the sheer originality of our vision? Can we bring the perspective of experts from the Middle East or Southeast Asia to the debate on the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, thus illuminating aspects of the problem previously invisible? Only by completely redefining our most basic assumptions about growth, peace, security and prosperity can we hope to move beyond the current stalemate. The challenges of climate change and unprecedented technological change make such a conceptual reconfiguration imperative. The Asia Institute has prepared reports for the Korea Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Korea Institute for Geoscience and Materials (KIGAM), Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety (KINS), Seoul National University and the Korea Research Institute for Standards and Science (KRISS). Other partners include the University of Tsukuba, KAIST and ETRI (Electronic Telecommunication Research Institute). Research & Analysis The Asia Institute works with its senior researchers, senior associates and partner institutions to engage experts and stakeholders around the world as we examine critical current issues. Our research is aimed at producing accessible, objective evaluations and meaningful suggestions and proposals to policy makers and citizens around the world. Our research takes the form of reports, presentations, articles, seminar and videos. Research encompasses both materials aimed at the specialist as well as explanations for youth and for generalists that assure an open and relevant treatment of issues. The position papers, white papers and short articles on contemporary issues produced by the Asia Institute are on occasion translated into multiple languages to assure a wide readership in the decision-making process at the international and local level. Dialogue The Asia Institute hosts small-scale seminars that engage stake holders and experts at the local level throughout Asia to discuss critical issues and propose concrete solutions. Larger international conferences and webinar events bring together experts and stakeholders from around the world. Separate seminars for youth are held in conjunction with these events that provide significant opportunities for youth to engage with experts. We strive to bring together key players related to an issue who would otherwise not have occasion to meet as a means of seeking out new perspectives and original solutions. Unique Principles of the Asia Institute A New Vision for Asia The Asia Institute believes that a different approach is required to resolve the long-standing problems which plague the most rapidly growing region in the world. Asia is rapidly becoming the economic and intellectual center of the world. Yet, the immense potential of Asia is undercut by military build-ups, misconceived concepts of growth, ecological degradation and environmental strain, thoughtless use of technology and the decay of traditional cultures into consumerism. The Asia Institute presents a vision of a greater Asia that can inspire our age. Implementation-focused The Asia Institute produces reports and proposals that are immediately relevant and can be readily implemented at the local level. We strive to localize our ideas and engage in a deep dialog with both international and local stakeholders about how we can respond to global challenges. When we propose improved environmental standards in Vietnam, for example, we prepare materials in Vietnamese that government officials and local citizens can readily employ at the local level. We work with youth around the world and encourage them to cooperate with each other to address common issues as a team. Multi-lingual Although English, the lingua franca of Asia, is central for our work, the Asia Institute is a multilingual institution, conducting research and activities in multiple languages for multiple audiences. We imagine a future in which the major projects of the Asia Institute are conducted in multiple languages. Addressing the needs of Youth We believe that policy makers can learn from youth and that youth must be involved in the policy debate at the local, national and global levels. The Asia Institute involves young people in our activities: as interns, as members of seminars, as writers and contributors. Asia Institute Seminars allow youth to engage directly with leading figures in research, government and business. The Asia Institute believes that young people must have a voice in the debate about the future of Asia. Accessibility At the same time that the Asia Institute conducts seminars involving high-level officials and experts, we make sure that concerned individuals from the local and international community are involved in the debate. We believe that everyone has a right to make a meaningful contribution to the discussion. Long-term commitment The Asia Institute strives to make long-term commitments to working with institutions and communities across Asia to build a better tomorrow. We are not interested in short-term, high-profile, solutions that are not sustainable. New paradigms for cooperation The Asia Institute is committed to creating new paradigms for international cooperation. We build alliances between NGOs, research institutes, governments and businesses across Asia, encourage interaction between young people in different Asian nations, and explore new approaches to bringing together stakeholders. We are exploring the potential of the Internet to foster cooperation between local groups across the globe. Positive use of technology The rapid development of new technologies that go beyond the capability of human society to rapidly adapt is one of the greatest challenges of our age. The Asia Institute is committed to finding positive uses for new technologies and honestly addressing negative implications.