Engaging Asia 2013: How Will the 113th Congress Address the Rebalance toward Asia?

In recognition of Asia’s increasing global importance, the United States is rebalancing to focus more attention on the region politically, economically, and militarily. The 113th Congress takes office as this strategy is being implemented. At a time of constrained resources and competing domestic priorities, Congress will play a pivotal role in determining and executing many aspects of the rebalance as it allocates funds, provides oversight, and ratifies trade agreements.

With this in mind, The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) will host “Engaging Asia 2013: How Will the 113th Congress Address the Rebalance toward Asia?” on April 17 in Washington, D.C. This half-day conference will provide high-level expert insight and discussion on the congressional priorities that will shape U.S. strategy in the region.

The event will feature remarks from Congressman Rick Larsen on the role of Congress in the U.S.-China relationship, Indonesia's Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal on how Southeast Asia views the U.S. rebalancing, and a panel discussion assessing the new NBR Analysis report “Whose Pacific Century? The 113th Congress and Asia” with co-author Edward Gresser (Progressive Economy) and practitioners from Capitol Hill. Complimentary copies will be available at the conference.

Additional Participants

Jamie Fly is Counselor for Foreign and National Security Affairs to Senator Marco Rubio. (off-the-record).

Meredith Miller is NBR’s Senior Vice President for Trade, Energy and Economic Affairs & Outreach, and Director, Washington, D.C. Office.

Pamela Passman is President and CEO of the Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade (CREATe.org).

Michael Schiffer is Senior Advisor and Counselor (Democratic Staff) to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. (off-the-record).

Nien Su is the Senior Director for the Asia-Pacific (Republican Staff) at the House Foreign Affairs Committee. (off-the-record).

Please RSVP via online registration. Seating is limited. All inquiries should be directed to Sonia Luthra, Assistant Director for Outreach, at NBRdc@nbr.org or (202) 347-9767.

Background on the Conference:

Engaging Asia is a comprehensive initiative that encourages integrated high-level discussion of U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific. The initiative convenes experts from government and academia to provide analysis and policy recommendations for future U.S. engagement with the region. “Engaging Asia 2013: How Will the 113th Congress Address the Rebalance toward Asia?” is the sixth conference in this series.

Shattered Resolve: A Simulation of Conflict and Cooperation on the Korean Peninsula

The Korean Peninsula remains an active source of regionally destabilizing tensions with enormous potential for devastation. "Shattered Resolve" will look at the United State's relations with the full variety of regional actors involved, such as North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Russia and China. Participants will grapple with serious questions of U.S. national interest, develop policies to pursue the decided upon objectives and attempt to determine optimal responses to a variety of crisis situations. Other participants may find themselves planning, and potentially executing, complex military operations and managing relations with a variety of different military and civilian colleagues. 

Participants will represent policy actors and practitioners from the U.S. government, including the Departments of Defense and State, the White House and the Intelligence Community, and key officers and staff members from U.S. Korea, U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Pacific Command.

"Shattered Resolve" will run on Saturday, April 20th from 11am - 6pm in Duques Hall. A pizza lunch will be provided to all participants, free of charge.

Online registration is available at: https://docs.google.com/a/gwmail.gwu.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdXa3Fjd3ZrdjJnWExPdU9qN0tlZGc6MA 

Registration does not close until the start of the simulation on April 20th, but we highly encourage early registration for optimal position placement. No previous experience is necessary, and we invite everyone who is interested to apply.

We can be reached for any questions, comments, or concerns at gwuscs@gmail.com.

OUTREACH AND TRAINING INTERN

Announcement for Spring 2013 Internship Asian/ Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project

The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1995 in response to the lack of linguistically and culturally appropriate services for Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI)survivors of domestic violence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. DVRP's mission is to address and prevent domestic violence in A/PI communities in the DC area. We believe in providing culturally appropriate tools, support, and resources for survivors to make their own life choices. DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization structured around mutual respect, shared responsibility, trust and equality, and supported by a collaborative style of leadership.

Description of Internship

 Do you want to be an influential voice in your community? Are you interested in raising awareness about domestic violence? DVRP is currently searching for a summer intern for the Community Outreach Program and the Training &Technical Assistance Program. The Outreach and Training intern will report to the Interim Executive Director. The Community Outreach Program is devoted to increasing awareness about the dynamics and impact of domestic violence in A/PI communities. DVRP’s Training& Technical Assistance Program works with service providers to ensure the provision of culturally competent services to A/PI survivors. Tasks include:

·        - Write and update content for DVRP’s website and social media platforms(Facebook, Twitter)

·        - Support DVRP’s Community Ambassadors in providing trainings and planning events

·        - Attend workshops and coalition meetings to address issues affecting the A/PI community

·        - Oversee the production, translation and distribution of materials about domestic violence at A/PI and domestic violence organizations

·         - Draft and send e-mails to DVRP’s supporters and donors

·         - Prepare bi-weekly newsletter and organizational updates

·         - Update training and donor databases on a regular basis

·        -  Assist with grant-seeking research and writing

·         - Other related duties in the daily operations of the organization, as assigned

Note:This is an unpaid internship.

Time Commitment:

This internship begins in mid-late May 2013 until mid-August, although start dates can be somewhat flexible. Interns should have availability during DVRP’s business hours (Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm). Interns are required to commit to at least 20-25 hours per week.

To Apply:

We welcome graduate students or college seniors to submit a short cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references (including e-mail and phone number) to info@dvrp.org. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

ADVOCATES PROGRAM INTERN

Announcement for Summer 2013 Internship Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project

 The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1995 in response to the lack of linguistically and culturally appropriate services for Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) survivors of domestic violence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. DVRP's mission is to address and prevent domestic violence in A/PI communities in the DC area. We believe in providing culturally appropriate tools, support, and resources for survivors to make their own life choices. DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization structured around mutual respect, shared responsibility, trust and equality, and supported by a collaborative style of leadership.

Description of Internship

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Would you like to work directly with survivors of domestic violence? DVRP is currently searching for a summer intern for the

Advocates Program

Recognizing that A/PI survivors of domestic violence have a variety of needs in order to attain safety for themselves and their children, the DVRP Advocates Program provides direct assistance on an individual level, with special consideration for cultural and linguistic needs. Tasks include:

·         Conducting intakes and providing referral information to survivors

·         Assisting with curriculum and program development for DVRP’s survivor workshops

·         Administering evaluation surveys

·         Coordinating and locating resources for Advocates Training

·         Recruiting and assisting with the training agenda for the Advocates Training

·         Updating organizational information and resource lists for the Advocates Program

·         Help plan and attend Advocates meetings (one Saturday every month)

·         Other relevant duties, as assigned

Note:This is an unpaid internship.

Time Commitment:

This internship lasts from late May/early June 2013 until August 2013, but dates can be somewhat flexible. Interns should have availability during DVRP’s business hours (Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm), and some weekend hours as needed. Interns are required to commit to at least 20-25 hours per week.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3  professional references (including e-mail and phone number) to info@dvrp.org

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to applications received before May 3, 2013.

New Asian Studies Graduate Course!

Rome 771

Wednesdays 

03:30PM - 06:00PM

Course Description:

1947 was a crucial year for world history, as the end of WWII and decolonization over 1947-48 ushered in many new nations and invented new national communities and identities. This course focuses on what happened in 1947 in India, in relation to these global transformations; it engages postcolonial theories of nationalism, gender studies and historiography with literature and cinema to illuminate the cultural representation of the 1947 Partition of India and its social and political legacies for contemporary South Asia. Drawing upon a range of disciplines, the course examines the violent migrations that occurred during 1947, and its link to contemporary conflicts (war, ethnic conflict, refugee displacement, property rights) and ideas about citizenship, political belonging, intimacy, and secularism. We will look at different registers: literature, film, print media, visual and new media.  How gender, ethnicity and disability inflect these histories and texts will be integral to the story we will tell. No prior knowledge of South Asia required.

Readings include works by Paul Scott, Salman Rushdie, Homi Bhabha, Judith Butler, Vikram Chandra, Amitav Ghosh, Saadat Hasan Manto, Shauna Singh Baldwin, Tim Brennan, Pheng Cheah, Talal Asad, Sunil Khilnani, Dipesh Chakrabarty, Gayatri Spivak, Rajeswari Sunder Rajan, Deepa Ollapally, among others.  Films we will watch include Hindi cinema as well as third cinema, like "Delhi 6", "Parzania," and "My Son, the Fanatic."

Dr. Kavita Daya 

Associate Professor of English 

Kavita Daiya is Associate Professor of English, as well as affiliated faculty and Executive Committee member of the Women's Studies Program at GWU. A literary and film critic, and scholar of transnational cultural studies, Dr. Daiya's research engages the field of feminist postcolonial studies with Asian American Studies. Her specializations include nationalism, gender and sexuality, public culture, migration, and globalization. Her interdisciplinary research and publications have focused on the cultural representation in global media of ethnic belonging, violence, coupledom and diaspora in South Asia, United States and Africa. Her research has been generously supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the University of Chicago, and George Washington University.  

There are still seats available! Register now! 

The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI), a D.C.-based think tank, is seeking rising college seniors and graduate students of the highest caliber with interest in the fields of, but not limited to, international studies, defense, national security, democracy and human rights, political science, and foreign affairs. FPI interns are given substantial work in current events research, policy communication, and think tank operations. Interns are encouraged to attend stimulating discussions around the local D.C. area and to interact closely with FPI's in-house experts. Though the FPI internship program is unpaid, participants gain valuable skills, a broader understanding of the policy world, invaluable experience, and networking opportunities.

More information about the FPI 2013 Spring Internship Program and how to apply can be found here: http://www.foreignpolicyi.org/Employment.

For further questions, please e-mail interns@foreignpolicyi.org

Dear Students,

As you all know, the registration period for the Spring 2013 semester starts next Monday, November 5.   As you plan your academic schedule, you may find it helpful to have a look at the spreadsheet we have put together that lists all Asia-related courses being offered next semester. The document is divided into three tabs: Asian languages, Undergraduate, and Graduate.

You may access this document here: http://go.gwu.edu/s13asianstudies   

Please note that you should consult the Office of the Registrar's website for the most up-to-date information regarding all courses.

The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) has ongoing openings for Research 

Interns, and is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce with a wide variety of backgrounds and 

expertise. 

ABOUT THE COMMISSION:

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) was created by the United States 

Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an 

annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between 

the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, 

to Congress for legislative and administrative action.

The U.S.-China Commission shall investigate and report exclusively on each of the following areas:

1. Proliferation Practices 5.   Regional Economic and Security Impacts

2. Economic Transfers 6.   U.S.-China Bilateral Programs

3. Energy 7.   WTO Organization Compliance

4. Access to U.S. Capital Markets 8.   Freedom of Expression

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Research, monitor, and conduct analysis on developments primarily in China, Taiwan, and the 

western Pacific Region.  

2. Work with USCC staff on the planning and preparation for the Commission’s public hearings, 

report editing sessions, and other meetings.

3. Attend seminars, meetings, and events on behalf of the USCC, and write memorandum to 

Commissioners and staff members.

4. Monitor and report on current events and emerging topics-of-interest relating to the Commission’s 

mandate through research and fact-checking.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen, or have applied for U.S. citizenship and naturalization.

2. Must be current college junior or senior, or a recent graduate of an undergrad program.

3. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at the current or last institution 

attended.

4. Must have coursework in one or more of the following areas:

a. Economics & Trade: coursework with a focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian business, 

economics, and trade.

b. General Research: coursework with a focus on Chinese and/ or broader Asian culture, 

society, and language.

c. Military & Security: coursework with a focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian international 

relations, foreign affairs, and security studies.

5. Chinese language skills – reading, writing, and/or speaking – are highly desirable.

USCC Internships are intellectually challenging and require individual initiative and an ability to monitor and 

report on current events and issues.  Strong research and communications skills – writing and oral – are 

essential.

APPLICATION DATES & DEADLINES

2013 SESSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring 2013

(January – May)

November 4, 2012

Summer 2013

(June – August)

April 7, 2013

Fall 2013

(September – December)

July 21, 2013

The US-China Economic & Security Review Commission is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age, and is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete application package containing ALL required documents below must be sent via email to 

internships@uscc.gov.  Please send all your documents in PDF format.  Incomplete packages will not be 

considered.

Your application package must include a:

1) COVER LETTER THAT INCLUDES:

Please list in the following order in bullet format.

 Your basic contact information

 Email address

 Phone number (whatever is most applicable)

 Permanent address  

 Session for which you are applying

 Spring 2013; Summer 2013; or, Fall 2013

 Availability

 Full-Time or Part-Time (include tentative work schedule & hours per week) 

 Brief statement outlining your interest in the USCC and our Internship program. 

 Brief statement addressing your research skills, knowledge and effective utilization of electronic and 

print information, especially sources regarding China, Taiwan, and the Asia-Pacific region. 

 If you are interested in completing this internship for-credit with your academic institution, please 

answer the following:

a. Name of the program, or class, and the affiliated academic institution

b. Contact information for a program administrator

c. Start/End dates of registration

d. Any other applicable information

 Provide concise, point-by-point responses to the following questions: 

1. Are you a United States Citizen, or have you applied for U.S. citizenship and naturalization?

If you have recently applied for U.S. citizenship and naturalization, please include: (a) date of 

citizenship if naturalized; and (b) if you have or have ever had a Federal security clearance 

identify the level and dates held. 

2. Are you proficient with using Microsoft Office Suite software applications, preferably Office 

2007 versions of MSWord, Excel, and Outlook? Updated 9/19/12

3. What is your primary area of interest? (a) Economics & Trade; (b) Military, Security & 

Foreign Affairs; or, (c) General Research.

4. Are you able to read and/or speak Mandarin Chinese? If yes, please indicate which and at 

what level: (a) beginner, (b) intermediate, (c) advanced, (d) native fluency. 

5. Have you ever travelled, lived or worked in the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, or 

Hong Kong? If yes, please elaborate on where, when and the circumstances. 

6. How/where did you hear about this position? 

2) PROFESSIONAL RESUME:

 Be sure to include all applicable work history, educational achievements, completed coursework, 

special honors/awards, and anything else that you feel will help in our evaluation.

3) WRITING PROMPT:

Discuss the three most important issues in U.S.-China relations today that relate to the 

Commission’s legislative mandate as outlined at: http://www.uscc.gov/about/charter.php.

Your submission must be your own work, not more than 3 pages, double spaced, 12-point font, and 

include footnotes and sources. 

4) 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Please instruct your recommenders to email their letters directly to internships@uscc.gov.  

Recommendations will be attached to the respective application upon submission.

5) COPY OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS:

Unofficial academic transcripts are acceptable.  Please include the academic transcript from your 

current institution, and for recent graduates, the transcript from the school last attended.  

NOTE: ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 

MIDNIGHT EST ON THE ‘APPLICATION DEADLINE’ DATE OR YOUR APPLICATION 

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING:

After submitting your application package for this position you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of 

your application materials.  Applications will be reviewed as received on a rolling basis or after the closing 

date. You will be contacted via phone and/or email if we wish to schedule a telephonic interview.

Applicants not selected for further consideration will be notified via email when the selection process for 

the current session has been completed.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Research Interns are paid $10.00 per hour. Applicants/selectees who are receiving credit for their 

Internship through an accredited academic program are not eligible for hourly compensation. The “Smart 

Benefits” transit subsidy program is available to all Interns, but no other benefits are authorized or available. 

Please send any questions regarding the program or application process to: internships@uscc.gov.

Any interested applicantsshould visit the job opportunities webpage at http://www.uscc.gov/jobopportunities.php  to learn more about the internship and how to apply.

The application deadline is November 4, 2012.