Asia Ascendant: Seizing New Heights
Dates: February 18-21, 2010
Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
With the American war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq hardly forgotten, internal strife in Pakistan, Thailand and Sri Lanka in the back of our minds, earthquakes in Kashmir and Sichuan commemorated, global financial crisis and a world-wide epidemic impacting lives of almost everyone, the first decade of the twenty-first century is drawing to a close. Do these difficult years mark the beginning of a triumphant "New Asian Century"? Or is it too early to draw such a conclusion?
We are to acknowledge the advances made amidst these years of hardship; not a single country, even the United States, can make important decisions alone. Communication, cooperation, and collaboration are vital to solve the world's problems today and tomorrow. At the same time, we are to recognize the ascendance of Asia because of its growing economic importance. Its increased role in trade and international security makes its members indispensable stakeholders in today's global society. The increasing dialogues among Asia's and the world's leaders convey an important message: collective decision-making via negotiations and compromises are inevitable for leaders of tomorrow.
For more information, check out the Harvard Conference's panel descriptions, plenary topics, and list of speakers.
Nov 1, 2009 - Online application for Harvard Conference begins
Dec 17, 2009 - Deadline for Harvard Conference applications; phone interviews begin
Dec 28, 2009 - Harvard Conference applicants notified via email of admission decisions; regular registration begins
Jan 15, 2010 - Regular registration for Harvard Conference closes
Feb 1, 2010 - Late registration for Harvard Conference closes
Feb 18-21, 2010 - Harvard Conference
