A new review of @profmarycollier.bsky.social's @stanfordpress.bsky.social book, 'Reimagining Aid,' in Pacific Affairs: "[...] rare, ground-level insights into how aid is experienced and negotiated by those implementing it." ⬇️

Reimagining Aid: Foreign Donors, Women's Health, and New Paths for Development in Cambodia

Published in Pacific Affairs: An International Review of Asia and the Pacific (Ahead of Print, 2026)

buff.ly

The US is losing the numerical advantage to China in military forces, naval production, and regional bases near key flashpoints, including the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea, reports @scmpnews.bsky.social – with comments by APARC Faculty Affiliate @orianamastro.bsky.social.

The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chain

The PLA is rapidly progressing towards its 2027 ‘world-class military’ goal in ways that could challenge US defence lines, analysts say.

buff.ly

"The ethnography is vivid, the practitioner-centered approach overdue, and the aid chain framework offers a valuable lens for understanding how norms travel and transform." 👏 Learn more about Reimagining Aid (@stanfordpress.bsky.social): www.sup.org/books/sociol...

Mary-Collier Wilks, PhD@profmarycollier.bsky.social · 3w ago

My book has gotten its first review! Thank you very much to @tdocarmo.bsky.social for taking the time to do it. academic.oup.com/sf/advance-a...

Does cooperation require trust as a prerequisite, or is trust an outcome of collaboration on consequential problems? Shorenstein APARC Fellow Tom Fingar reflects on building cooperation and preserving peace in the Asia-Pacific, drawing on remarks at the 14th World Peace Forum.

Steering new dynamics in Asia-Pacific

The 14th World Peace Forum was co-hosted by Tsinghua University and the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs in Beijing from July 2 to 4. A panel discussion examined how evolving regional…

buff.ly

There's never been a more feasible time — or more pressing — for the EU, South Korea, and Japan to come together and establish a closer strategic dialogue, writes Gi-Wook Shin of Stanford APARC in the The Diplomat . https://ow.ly/RkTp50Zqg9c

EU-Japan-South Korea Cooperation Is Indispensable Now

The trilateral is more feasible – and more important – than ever before.

ow.ly

🎧 As global alliances shift and conflict reshapes the international order, how is Beijing responding? @orianamastro.bsky.social joined The Foreign Affairs Interview to explore China's strategy and what it means for U.S. policy. @aparc.stanford.edu www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/wha...

What China Thinks It Can Gain From a Disordered World

A Conversation With Oriana Skylar Mastro

foreignaffairs.com

Excited for the upcoming publication of 'Lives in Limbo' by UQ's Gerhard Hoffstaedter, our former LKS NUS-Stanford fellow on Southeast Asia. Published by APARC with @stanfordpress.bsky.social, the book explores refugee place-making and survival in Malaysia.

Lives in Limbo | Stanford University Press

How do refugees create meaningful lives amid systematic exclusion? Based on over seventeen years of research, including two years of ethnographic fieldwork in Malaysia, this book follows Chin and…

buff.ly

There is real innovation going on in China's AI ecosystem, Graham Webster of Stanford CISAC tells The New York Times, and that is rapidly closing the performance gap between U.S. and Chinese models. https://ow.ly/NXmr50ZqUGV

China’s Latest A.I. Breakthrough Threatens America’s Lead

China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.

ow.ly

South Korea, Japan, and the EU now face converging challenges and pressures. Writing for @thediplomat.com, Gi-Wook Shin, director of APARC's Korea Program, argues for a strategic trilateral to reduce vulnerability while remaining complementary to relations with Washington. buff.ly/9dRDG6w

EU-Japan-South Korea Cooperation Is Indispensable Now

The trilateral is more feasible – and more important – than ever before.

thediplomat.com

In a new Australian Journal of International Affairs article, Gidong Kim and APARC's Gi-Wook Shin analyze the role of the U.S. alliance relationships and the U.S.-China rivalry in shaping anti-China sentiments, highlighting policy implications for the U.S., its allies, and China. buff.ly/VJIGJBk

On the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” Oriana Skylar Mastro discusses China’s strategy for navigating today’s turmoil—and what the United States should, and should not, do in response. https://fam.ag/4gvxMv2

Don't miss the @stanfordpress.bsky.social 2026 Summer Sale! Enjoy 40% off books across the catalog, including monographs in our joint series with SUP bit.ly/4bAgdGH and titles from APARC's in-house book series stanford.io/3T6ifbe.

Stanford University Press@stanfordpress.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s time for our summer sale! Take advantage of 40% off of all in stock print and ebooks sitewide starting today, 7/1, through Wednesday, 7/15. www.sup.org/2026-summer-... #ReadUP

With North Korea drawing support from both Russia and China, Pyongyang should once again become a priority for Washington, says Faculty Affiliate @orianamastro.bsky.social. Check out her interview with the Carter Center's U.S.-China Perception Monitor ⬇️

The New North Korea w/ Oriana Skylar Mastro - U.S.-China Perception Monitor

Lights illuminate the piers supporting the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge that spans the Yalu River. Dandong, China. 2013. Source.

buff.ly

Highlights from the fourth annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue, framed by Sustainable Development Goal 17’s call for revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development, held last week in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and co-organized by APARC and our partners.

Алтай дамнасан тогтвортой байдлын яриа хэлэлцээ эхэллээ

Бүс нутгийн хөгжлийн хамтын ажиллагааг дэмжих “Алтай дамнасан тогтвортой байдлын яриа хэлэлцээ 2026” олон улсын чуулга уулзалт Улаанбаатар хотноо эхэллээ. Дөрөв дэх удаагаа зохион байгуулагдаж байгаа…

buff.ly

President Xi's military purges have damaged the command layer China needs to seize Taiwan, pushing an invasion timeline back further than any U.S. distraction pulls it forward, write Hrishita Badu & @orianamastro.bsky.social. Expect heavier pressure in the Taiwan Strait, they say. buff.ly/4zeX32A

Xi’s purge pushes back the Taiwan timetable

Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s military leadership may delay a Taiwan invasion more than the Iran war delays Washington’s ability to respond.

eastasiaforum.org

Excited for the 4th annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue, held July 3 in Ulaanbaatar and co-organized with Mongolia's Parliament and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, advancing global partnerships for sustainable development – Goal 17 in the 2030 Agenda framework.

Fourth Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue to Explore Pathways for

The international forum, jointly organized by the Secretariat of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and the Ban Ki-moon…

buff.ly

AI holds immense promise for advancing aging in place – an imperative as countries face a “silver wave.” To fulfill its potential and reduce health care disparities, a focus on equitable design and system-wide integration is pivotal, experts from Korea, China, and Singapore tell us. buff.ly/ZF46EOy

Six Lessons from Asia on Using AI for Aging in Place

Top aging and healthy policy experts from China, Singapore, and South Korea agree that helping older adults age at home requires addressing systemic health care bottlenecks rather than racing to…

aparc.fsi.stanford.edu

Who thrives when college admissions move beyond standardized exams? Sociologist Ruo-Fan Liu, APARC's inaugural Taiwan Program postdoctoral fellow, examines how Taiwan's shift to holistic admissions shapes students' pathways – and why access to resources still matters. Get the Q&A:

To Understand Who Thrives Amid College Admissions Reform, Taiwan Offers a

Ruo-Fan Liu, APARC’s inaugural Taiwan Program postdoctoral fellow, examines how students navigate uncertainty in college admissions and educational transitions. Drawing on ethnographic research in…

buff.ly

👋 Welcome to APARC’s 2026–2028 Fellows cohort! We’re thrilled to welcome 7 outstanding scholars advancing research on Asia – from policy and health to society and contemporary affairs. They’ll develop dissertations, books, and new projects at Stanford. Meet our scholars: buff.ly/sVAmF5b

Two years after being banned from politics, Pita Limjaroenrat remains committed to shaping the conversation about Thailand’s future and fighting for democracy. On the latest APARC Briefing, he shares his journey, story of perseverance, and lessons for aspiring changemakers. buff.ly/XPJZjKc

Pita Limjaroenrat: "The pathway to power is always there"

After leading his Move Forward Party to a stunning victory in Thailand's 2023 general election, Pita Limjaroenrat was blocked from becoming prime minister and banned from politics for a decade. But…

youtube.com

What pillars of mobile connectivity open up economic opportunities for marginalized youth in Southeast Asia? A new APARC paper by Visiting Scholar Yasmin Wirjawan finds the key isn't infrastructure but rather investing in affordability, digital skills, and relevant local content. 🔖 buff.ly/DAhuqzh

Online Flipbook | Wirjawan Empowering Southeast Asia Young Adults FINAL

Online Flipbook created with Publuu Flipbook Maker.

publuu.com

Pita Limjaroenrat won Thailand's 2023 election, yet instead of becoming PM was banned from politics. His fight, however, is far from over. A public mandate is stronger than judicial lawfare, he says. In this APARC Briefing, he discusses his journey, leadership, and what drives him ⬇️ buff.ly/0Ub4AeH

Pita Limjaroenrat on Leadership, Resilience, and Democratic Reform

Pita Limjaroenrat, the Thai liberal icon and democracy leader, joins Kiyoteru Tsutsui, director of Stanford University's Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, for a conversation about leadership,…

youtu.be

South Korea's semiconductor boom is creating enormous wealth but also social challenges, APARC's Gi-Wook Shin tells @barrons.com. Take Samsung, where massive earnings and bonuses have pushed employees in less-privileged divisions to try to form a new union. www.barrons.com/articles/sou...

South Korea Has a Chip Conundrum—Huge Profits and a Serious Selloff

Korea has been a hot market but shares are falling back to earth, especially those of memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.

barrons.com

China has gone all in on investment in new tech while navigating a local government debt crisis and a slowing economy. Now local governments are setting up "AI parks" and "high-tech zones," betting on the new model to generate tax revenue, APARC's Jean Oi explains in @economist.com.

China is innovative. Its economy is a mess. Which will win out?

A question that will define the 21st century

buff.ly

📡 ICYMI: What does Xi want in Pyongyang? After Xi's first DPRK trip in ~7 years, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, @orianamastro.bsky.social & Edgard Kagan with host Mark Lippert unpacked China's leverage over Kim, the Moscow factor & what it means for US strategy. 🎧 shorturl.at/nsdkf

@pstaniland.bsky.social I appeared on Grand Tamasha 🎙️ with @milanv.bsky.social to discuss our new book on Indian public opinion. Check out the episode here: grand-tamasha.simplecast.com/episodes/wha... And the book is free to download until June 15: doi.org/10.1017/9781...

"Whatever is wrong with Thailand can be fixed with what is right with Thailand," says Pita Limjaroenrat, Thailand's liberal icon. Despite his ban from office, he brings a message of resilience and remains determined to strategize a path forward for Thailand’s democratic movement. buff.ly/dyNtwjF

"Crisis Creates Clarity": Pita Limjaroenrat on Thailand's Challenges

Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of Thailand’s dissolved Move Forward Party and a pivotal voice in the nation’s pro-democracy movement, remains optimistic about Thailand's future prospects, despite…

youtube.com

ICYMI | A new episode of The Capital Cable with host Mark Lippert, joined by Victor Cha, Oriana Skylar Mastro, and Edgard Kagan, breaks down what China actually wants from North Korea, and what this means for U.S. strategy in Asia. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4xdpu0w

What Xi Wants in Pyongyang | The Capital Cable #135

YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies

youtube.com

WATCH | Pita Limjaroenrat, Thailand's "almost prime minister," returned to Stanford for a wide-ranging discussion on the People's Party's recent electoral defeat, Southeast Asian regional dynamics, and the potential for democratic reform in Thailand and his own political comeback. buff.ly/YSMCzlO

Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand at a Crossroads

Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of Thailand’s dissolved Move Forward Party and a pivotal voice in the nation’s pro-democracy movement, returns to Stanford University for a timely conversation on the…

youtu.be

South Korea’s local elections this week offered the first nationwide test of President Lee Jae Myung’s administration, APARC's Gi-Wook Shin tells @en.afp.com. The ruling Democratic Party won most contests, while the conservative People Power Party remains without unified leadership. buff.ly/8Tyi2uI