Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations The 2

HPAIR
Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations
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The
Harvard
Project for
Asian and
International
Relations
is Harvard University’s student outpost
in Asia, a dynamic and internationally
visible forum in which future leaders
engage the most pressing issues facing
the Asia-Pacific region.
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Table of Contents
Mission
Message from the
Executive Directors
Introduction
History
Notable Speakers
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Harvard Conference
Program
Plenary Sessions
Panel Descriptions
Special Events
Join us in shaping the
leaders of tomorrow.
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Mission
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s Harvard’s largest student
outpost in Asia, HPAIR strives
to create a forum of exchange
and facilitate discussion of the most
important economic, political, and
social issues relevant to the AsiaPacific region.
HPAIR is a collaboration between
the students and faculty of Harvard
University to promote discourse on
critical issues affecting Asia and its
relations with the world.
HPAIR pursues a diverse
set of programs, both in
Asia and at Harvard.
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Message From the executive directors
Jessica Choi
Executive Director
Harvard Conference
Steve Lin
Executive Director
Asia Conference
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his year, in 2011, HPAIR proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as Harvard’s foremost organization that
brings together leaders from around the world in a forum of exchange on the most pressing issues in the
Asia-Pacific region. In the past 20 years, HPAIR has held conferences in 14 major cities, attracted more
than 10,000 conference attendees, and provided them with a broad exposure to all fields including political,
social, economic, cultural, and business. Today, with the regular attendance of some of the world’s most
distinguished leaders, HPAIR has gained a reputation as one of the most visible university forums in the AsiaPacific region. We believe that by working together, we can shape the leaders of tomorrow.
HPAIR has come a long way since its founding.
It started in 1991 when three intrepid Harvard undergraduates crafted a vision of an organization that would
bring together university students from across Asia and the world to exchange ideas on important international
issues and to build educational links among the future leaders of the world. Just a year later, the first annual
HPAIR conference came together in Taipei, at a time when the Cold War was just drawing to a close. Seeking to
address the issues of an uncertain but exciting world, the inaugural HPAIR conference was an epic success and
garnered strong support for the continuation of the project.
By 1996, changes in the geopolitical landscape, combined with rapid technological and economic advancements,
had ushered in a new era of greater cooperation among countries and allowed modern financial and political
ties to transcend national borders as never before. HPAIR 1996 was one of the first scholarly platforms to
provide students and academics with the opportunity to explore the new phenomenon of globalization. In the
wake of the Asian financial crisis, HPAIR 1998 sought to look beyond Asia’s economic growth and to address the
myriad of challenges that accompanied the “Asian Miracle.”
In 2001, HPAIR substantially expanded the pool of conference applicants and began an on-campus program of
events at Harvard. By 2004, HPAIR’s Asia conference emerged as Harvard’s largest annual event in Asia and the
largest student conference in the Asia-Pacific region. The Business Conference was inaugurated that year, and
following its success, the Harvard Conference was launched in 2008.
Since the founding of HPAIR, Asia has become even more exciting than it was twenty years ago. 2011 is a year
of promise and warning, great success and disaster hinging on the resolution of a series of critical issues
spanning the breadth of the human spectrum. This year’s discussion will acknowledge how far Asia and HPAIR
have come, while at the same time establishing and addressing a host of current issues that will impact the
degree of prosperity of Asia in the years to come.
On behalf of the organization, welcome to HPAIR 2011.
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Introduction
Major Events
The HPAIR Conferences
Since 1991, the annual HPAIR conferences have brought together the most promising students from around
the world to engage in a dynamic forum with leaders in government, business, academia, and the arts. The
Asia Conference has emerged as Harvard University’s largest student event in Asia.
HPAIR Harvard Conference
Continuing its tradition of academic excellence, the Harvard Conference seeks to create a rigorous forum for
dialogue and exchange. The 2011 conference will invite both international students and Harvard students
to come together in February for four days. With the theme of “Looking Back, Forging Ahead: In Pursuit of
a Vibrant Future,” conference attendees will explore pertinent issues concerning the Asia region, including
foreign policy, public health, environmental issues, media, and entrepreneurship. Attendees will have the
opportunity to investigate these issues in-depth through plenary sessions, panel sessions, seminars, and
case-studies.
HPAIR Asia Conference
The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program in mid-August with six panel workshops moderated
by Harvard graduate students and conducted concurrently throughout the conference. The theme for the
2011 Asia Conference is: “At the Crossroads: Decision in a Dynamic Asia.” The conference integrates the
contents of the academic and business world to create a hybrid structure. Delegates will benefit from gaining
a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and
business. As the world becomes more globalized as well as commercialized, the boundary between business
and other aspects of society is increasingly less rigid. The Asia Conference seeks to capture this phenomenon
and help delegates understand its impacts on the future of international relations.
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History
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Notable Speakers
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ince HPAIR’s inception in 1991, our events
have brought together students from the
world’s foremost universities, and leaders
in government, business, culture and academia.
Through the past decade, our flagship conference
has emerged as the largest annual Harvardaffiliated event and student conference in Asia.
Attracting distinguished
speakers such as:
Frank Jürgen Richter
Director, World Economic Forum
Kim Dae-jung
Former President of the Republic of Korea
Kim Young-sam
Former President of the Republic of Korea
Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad
Former Prime Minister of Malaysia
Rudolfo Severino
Secretary-General, ASEAN
Dr. Peter Hollingworth
Governor General of Australia
Dr. Lap-chee Tsui
Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong
S.R. Nathan
President of Singapore
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Notable Speakers
Wu Jianming
Ambassador of China, Permanent
Representative to the U.N.
David Adelman
U.S. Ambassador to Singapore
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan
Minister for Community
Development, Singapore
Long Young-tu
Secretary General, the BOAO Forum
Sasaki Takeshi
Louis Wells
Professor, Harvard Business School
Alexander Downer
Foreign Minister, Australia
Zhang Weiying
Professor, School of Management,
Peking University of China
Bill Emmott
Editor, The Economist
Philip Murphy
President, Goldman Sachs Asia
Dr. Victor Fung
Chairman, Li & Fung Group
Jeffrey Sachs
Director of the Earth Institute,
Columbia University
Jaime Zobel de Ayala II
CEO, Ayala Corporation
President, University of Tokyo
Ban Ki-Moon
Secretary General, United Nations
Wm. Theodore De Bary
John Mitchell Mason Professor and
Provost Emeritus, Columbia University
Ezra F. Vogel
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social
Sciences, Harvard University
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Harvard Conference
February 10-13, 2011
Cambridge, MA
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Harvard Conference:
Theme
Looking Back, Forging Ahead: Asia
in Pursuit of a Vibrant Future
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n the past century, Asia has captivated the world’s
attention with it’s ability to preserve ancient
traditions while still adapting to the modern times. In
particular, rapid growth and development experienced
in countries like China and India has changed
international dynamics. As Asia becomes increasingly
more influential with each country striving to make
its mark in the global arena, they face new challenges
and is confronted with new domestic and international
issues. How will countries respond to issues such
as the threat of nuclear proliferation in North Korea
and Pakistan’s critical role in global counter-terrorism
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efforts? How can they balance economic growth
and environmentalism? What role should the media
and entrepreneurs play in shaping politics and the
economy in these countries? By addressing these
questions in a forum of open debate, the HPAIR 2011
Harvard Conference hopes to stimulate discussion
concerning these significant questions. Just as Asian
countries work towards building a more vibrant future,
by reflecting on the successes and failures of the past
and assessing relations with other countries, delegates
will utilize their past experiences to build the future, a
pursuit that will prove critical for success.
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Harvard Conference:
Highlights
Located at Harvard
More selective and
interactive of the two
HPAIR conferences
150 delegates selected
from highly rigorous
application process
50 prominent speakers
Case studies designed by
experts for scintillating
discussions and debates
Negotiation skills workshop led
by Harvard Law students
Pre-Conference Tours,
International Night, Gala
Dinner and more
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Harvard Conference:
Program
Day 1: Feb. 10, 2011 (Thursday)
8:00 pm: Opening Ceremony
9:30 pm: Reception
Day 2: Feb. 11, 2011 (Friday)
9:30 to 11:00 am:
Plenary Session I (Foreign Policy:
Asia’s Diplomatic Strategies in
International Affairs)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm:
Panel I Session
2:00
3:30
to 3:00 pm:
Seminar I
to 5:00 pm:
Case Study Session I
(Introduction)
Day 3: Feb. 12, 2011 (Saturday)
9:30 to 11:00 am:
Plenary Session II (International Financial Markets: Asia’s Role in Recovery and Reform)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm:
Panel II Session
2:00 to 3:00 pm:
Seminar II
3:30 to 5:00 pm:
Case Study Session II
(Interest Groups)
7:30 to 9:00 pm:
International Performance Night
10:00 pm:
HPAIR Delegates Party
Day 4: Feb. 13, 2011 (Sunday)
10:00 to 11:00 am:
Negotiation Skills & Leadership
Workshop
11:30 am to 1:00 pm:
Panel III Session
2:00 to 3:00 pm:
Seminar III
3:30
7:30
to 5:00 pm:
Case Study Session II
(Debate/Discussion)
to 9:00 pm:
Closing Gala Dinner
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Harvard Conference:
Plenary Sessions
Foreign Policy: Asia’s Diplomatic Strategies
in International Affairs
W
hile the U.S. and a handful of European nations
have traditionally decided the course of global
affairs, key Asian countries, especially India,
China, Japan, and South Korea, have significantly
increased their presence in the international realm.
During this plenary session, we will examine the
changing diplomatic trends and strategies of Asia
and assess the region’s growing impact on foreign
affairs. We will discuss how the Asian nations work
together for greater international cooperation on
a wide spectrum of issues ranging from foreign
security to the global economy. Potential speakers
include the ambassadors and foreign ministers of
major Asian nations as well as their representatives
at leading international institutions, such as the
United Nations and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
International Financial Markets: Asia’s
Role in Recovery and Reform
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lthough the world was hard hit by the financial
crisis of 2007, many Asian countries managed
to avoid the brunt of the damage and are
now on their way to recovery. Much remains to be
done, however, to ensure the future security of the
international financial system. Drawing upon past
experiences, leaders meet at the G-20 summits in
Toronto and Seoul in 2010 to discuss strategies for
economic growth and for reforming financial institutions.
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However, nations may have very different priorities:
should governments attempt to drive growth via
generous stimulus packages or reduce debt through
minimizing expenditures? What regulations are needed
to monitor and stabilize the present financial system?
What is the role of national and transnational institutions
in creating these regulations? This plenary will address
these and other critical questions in exploring the
future of Asia and the world’s financial institutions.
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Harvard Conference:
Panel Descriptions
Twenty-first Century Security Challenges in the Asia-Pacific
Moderator:
Grace Chung, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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he early years of the 21st century have introduced
a myriad of new security challenges that threaten
to disrupt the Asian-Pacific equilibrium. This panel
will explore several critical issues that will ultimately
shape both the immediate and long-term future of this
region: North Korea’s imminent succession of leadership
and its unpredictable nuclear proliferation; China’s
growing economic prowess and its impact on regional
security relations; Pakistan’s critical role in global
counter-terrorism efforts. Dealing with these transregional challenges is a matter of paramount importance.
In an arena featuring a dynamic and diverse cast of
actors—from rising powers to isolated states, thriving
economies to unstable regimes—the collective efforts
to address the key concerns of the Asia-Pacific region
will forever redefine the landscape of global security.
Entrepreneurs: Agents of Change
in South and South East Asia
Moderator:
Ahmad Jalal, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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ow is entrepreneurship shaping the future of India
and China? Entrepreneurship is about ingenuity
and invention, establishing new rules and laws
ahead of social norms and customs. In India and China,
these processes are unfolding not just in the mainstream
business sector but also in politics and society.
The panel discussion will explore the
development and impact of entrepreneurship in
China, which is projected to surpass the US economy
in 2041, and India, which will leapfrog Japan in 2032.
The first panel will focus on the relationship between
the state and entrepreneurs to provide a context for
the environment in which the entrepreneurs operate.
The second panel will delve into the critical
issue of financial accessibility: What are the barriers
to finance and how can venture capitalism spur
entrepreneurship and innovation? The third panel
will look at how entrepreneurs are extending their
impact on society by addressing social needs to
create profitable and sustainable business models.
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Harvard Conference:
Panel Descriptions
Towards a Healthier Asia: Trends, Challenges and Solutions
Moderator:
Garga Chattergie, Harvard School of Public Health
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s Asia progresses with a high growth
trajectory, the question of equitable
development rises to prominence. While the
fact that there have been important advancements
in the state of health in Asia cannot be denied,
serious challenges lie ahead. Adequate nutrition
is a key predictor to the health of a nation.
Amidst inflation and speculation in food
commodities, a large section of the populace in
Asia continues to be hungry and starved. Also, due
to the nature of industrialization, food security is
threatened in large parts of Asia. Chronic malnutrition
is a serious impediment on the economic
resurgence of Asia. Recent outbreaks of SARS,
H1N1 and bird-flu have exposed the vulnerability
of infrastructure and information dissemination
in the event of a possible future global pandemic.
In a globalized world, problems spread like
infectious diseases and have global implications.
This continues to be a major burden for Asia, with
newer afflictions like HIV and multi-drug resistant
Tuberculosis. Affordable access to drugs for diseases
continues to be a burning issue in the new regime
of internationally enforceable intellectual property
rights and patent laws. This panel will discuss the
challenge and brainstorm about possible solutions.
Media Diplomacy: Strategies to Improve
the Image of Developing Countries in Asia
Moderator:
Cheng Ai, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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he objective of this panel is to provide an open
discussion forum that focuses on strategies to
improve the image of developing countries in
Asia through media diplomacy.
Cultivating the national image is a critical aspect
in foreign relations, particularly in developing
countries, where a positive national image can be
beneficial in promoting economic activities with
respect to trade and tourism.
Conversely, displaying a negative national image
may draw much criticism from foreign countries and
could limit opportunities for trade and tourism. In
the extreme case, this could lead to trade embargoes
and sanctions from foreign countries.
While there are many different mechanisms to
promote a positive national image, new media is
a powerful emerging tool for developing countries
that could make use of technology as the means to
reach the global audience. This panel will discuss
the means by which countries improve their image.
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Harvard Conference:
Panel Descriptions
Public Administration and Public Policy
at the Local Level: The Art of Municipal Governance
Moderator:
Xiaofei Ying, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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unicipal governments provide public goods
and services that most directly affect us
as citizens. Thus, the art of leadership in
identifying and accommodating public needs such as
housing, healthcare, education, transportation and the
environment is of great significance.
While national politics usually dominates much of
the field of political science and the everyday news
cycle, the lesser-known art of municipal governance
actually impacts our everyday lives on a very intimate
level. How are national policies reconciled with city-
wide ordinances? What challenges do local politicians
and bureaucrats face in the developed and the
developing countries? How are public policies initiated
and implemented at the local level?
This panel will invite politicians, bureaucrats, and
scholars to address current issues regarding municipal
governance. We aim to provide delegates with a
unique opportunity to explore and analyze the political
economy and leadership at the local level, especially
in the context of globalization and urbanization in the
Asia-Pacific region.
Asia Holding the Balance in Global Environmental Issues
Moderator:
Cheng Peng, Harvard School of Public Health
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rapid push to industrialize in Asian developing
nations comes at a price – environmental
pollution. Although many have shown concern
for these predicaments, few have taken steps towards
reducing pollution because of an endless race
towards economic stability and global competition.
The costs of pollution are enormous, spanning from
immediate health effects to long term environmental
rehabilitation. Air pollution is a significant problem
in most developing countries in Asia; a number of
metropolises have been experiencing dramatic levels
of aerosol pollution over the past few years. As with
virtually any other environment issue, decisions related
to improving air quality are intensely political, including
topics like fuel selection, technology, infrastructure
development
and
environmental
protection.
This panel focuses on three current environment
issues from the Asian perspective: air pollution, energy
restructuring and global warming. By the end of the
panel, delegates will gain a deeper understanding
of political choices and economic concerns relevant
to the process of environmental decisions-making.
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Harvard Conference:
Special Events
Pre-Conference Tours
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the historical landmarks in
Boston and tour the Harvard campus.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony features important Harvard officials,
prominent leaders in academia, business, and other fields
who will welcome the delegates to HPAIR and to Harvard.
International Performance Night
Delegates showcase their musical, oratorical, artistic,
and creative talents in cultural performances
alongside Harvard’s student cultural groups.
Closing Gala Dinner
The Closing Gala Dinner is a black-tie celebration for all
conference participants and features important speakers
delivering thoughtful speeches to summarize the conference.
Extensive Media Coverage
The national US news services, as well as leading
Harvard publications cover the conference.
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Supporting HPAIR
Sponsoring HPAIR has been rewarding for many
companies and institutions, who benefit from:
Involvement
in
the
largest annual Harvard
event in Asia and the
largest student event in
the Asia-Pacific Region
Past sponsors:
A chance to participate in a
dynamic program bringing
together
the
world’s
most influential leaders,
renowned academics, and
captains of industry
The opportunity to
promote products and
services in a highly
visible and widely
respected forum
An advantage in targeted
recruitment: given the
program’s regional focus,
sponsors obtain direct
access to students interested
in working in Asia
The Asian Wall Street Journal
The Reischauer Institute for Japanese Studies
The Fairbank Center for East Asian Research
The Korea Institute
The Harvard Asia Pacific Review
The Korea Foundation
The Korea Society
The Lee Foundation
The Harvard University Asia Center
The SIFE Foundation
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Board of Advisers
Ezra F. Vogel
Chairman of the Board of Advisers,
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences
Richard N. Cooper
Maurits C. Boas Professor of International
Economics
Carter J. Eckert
Professor of Korean History, Director of the
Korea Institute
Andrew D. Gordon
Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of
History
Alastair Iain Johnston
Governor James Albert Noe and Linda Noe
Laine Professor of China in World Affairs
William C. Kirby
Edith and Benjamin Geisinger Professor of
History, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and
Sciences
Memorial Church
Roderick MacFarquhar
L.B. Williams Professor of History and
Political Science, Chair of the Department
of Government
Dwight H. Perkins
Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of
Political Economy,
Director of the Asia Center
Susan J. Pharr
Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of
Japanese Politics, Director of the
US-Japan Program
Anthony J. Saich
Daewoo Professor of International
Affairs, Director of Asia Programs,
Kennedy School of Government
Richard Vietor
Senator John Heinz Professor of
Environmental Management,
Director of Asia Programs, Harvard
Business School
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Jessica Choi
2011 Organizing
Committee
Executive Director, Harvard Conference
Steve Lin
Executive Director, Asia Conference
John Chen
Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan Lee
Chief Information Officer, Director of Marketing
& Communications, Harvard Conference
Cici Cao
Director of Operations, Harvard Conference
Tyler Zou
Director of Operations, Asia Conference
Esther Lee
Co-Director of Conference Programming,
Harvard Conference
Michelle Ran
Co-Director of Conference Programming,
Harvard Conference
Jennifer Zhu
Director of Conference Programming, Asia Conference
Ted An
Director of Marketing & Communications,
Asia Conference
Andrew Gonzales
Co-Director of Corporate Relations
Nancy Xie
Co-Director of Corporate Relations
Christina Guo
Director of Delegate Relations
Leandra Barnes
Director of Outreach
Operations
Willy Hoang
Larmon Luo
Doo Young Na
Andrew Zhou
Conference Programming
Imseok Kang
Don Kyongdon Kim
Jared Lopez
Jade Luo
Marissa McGarry
Lawrence Wang
Marketing & Communications
Michelle Hu
Imseok Kang
Dae Lim
Kerry Qu
Shiya Wang
Information Technology
Jimmy Sun
Corporate Relations
Constantin Bosinceanu
Atasha Jordan
Paolo Singer
Outreach
Daniel Geisinger
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Contact Us
If you would like any additional information,
please contact us via the following: Jessica Choi
Executive Director, Harvard Conference
Tel (US): +1 (408) 421-9563
Email: [email protected]
Steve Lin
Executive Director, Asia Conference
Tel (US) +1 (585) 732-4342
Email: [email protected]
Jonathan Lee
CIO, Director of Marketing & Communications,
Harvard Conference
Tel (US) +1 (213) 407-1601
Email: [email protected]