Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations

HPAIR

The

Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations

is Harvard Universitys 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

s Harvards 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

Steve Lin
Executive Director Asia Conference

Jessica Choi
Executive Director Harvard Conference

his year, in 2011, HPAIR proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as Harvards 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 worlds 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 Asias 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, HPAIRs Asia conference emerged as Harvards 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 years 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.

Introduction
Major Events
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 Universitys largest student event in Asia.

The HPAIR Conferences

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.

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.

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Notable Speakers

ince HPAIRs inception in 1991, our events have brought together students from the worlds 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 Jrgen 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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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 President, University of Tokyo

Ban Ki-Moon
Secretary General, United Nations

Alexander Downer
Foreign Minister, Australia

Wm. Theodore De Bary

John Mitchell Mason Professor and Provost Emeritus, Columbia University

Zhang Weiying
Professor, School of Management, Peking University of China

Ezra F. Vogel
Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University

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

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Asia Conference
August 19-23, 2011 Seoul, South Korea

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Asia Conference:
At the Crossroads: Decisions in a Dynamic Asia

Theme

he transformation of Asia has been nothing short of extraordinary: its achievements in recent years would have been hard to imagine in past decades. Asia, with its diverse economic, demographic, and political systems, must now use its newfound voice to play a more prominent role in todays world. The HPAIR 2011 Asia Conference seeks to bring together future and current leaders from around the world to engage in a five-day dialogue, addressing the events that have helped to shape the current status of Asia on the world stage. The conference will challenge its participants to think critically about questions surrounding Asias future. In the wake of the recent

global financial recession, what should Asia do to recover from and prevent similar meltdowns in the future? How should Asia respond to the threat of nuclear proliferation in North Korea and military instability in other parts of the world? How can Asian countries preserve their traditions while the pressures of globalization push them towards modernization? What roles should governments and businesses play in bridging the numerous expanding gaps found both between and within nations? As we turn the corner on the first decade of the 21st century, the decisions made today will prove critical to the success of Asia tomorrow.

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Asia Conference:

Highlights

Located at Seoul 500 delegates selected from rigorous application process 150 prominent speakers 7 separate panel sessions Career workshop Field trips to government and business locations Pre-Conference Tours, International Night, Gala Dinner and more

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Special Events
Pre-Conference Tours
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the historical landmarks in Seoul.

Asia Conference:

Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony features important government officials of the local country and professors and administrators from the host university, and prominent figures from international organizations.

International Performance Night

Groups of delegates show off their musical, oratorical, artistic, and other creative talents in cultural performances in order to share with each other various heritages.

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

Leading magazines and news services will cover the conference. Prior media outlets covering our conference include CNBC Asia, The Star, The Straits Times, and the Times of India.

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Asia Conference:

Program
Day 1: Aug. 19, 2011 (Friday)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm: Registration 12:30 to 6:00 pm: Pre-Conference Tours

8:00 pm: Opening Ceremony 9:30 pm: Alumni Session

Day 2: Aug. 20, 2011 (Saturday)

9:00 to 10:30 am: Business Plenary 11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Panel Session I 2:30 to 3:30 pm: Seminar I 4:00 to 6:00 pm: Career Workshop

Day 3, University Day: Aug. 21, 2011 (Sunday)

9:00 to 10:30 am: Campus Tour 10:30 to 11:30 am: Welcoming Ceremony 12:00 to 2:00 pm: Panel Session II 3:30 to 4:30 pm: Seminar II 5:00 to 6:00 pm: Seminar III 8:00 pm: International Night

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Asia Conference:

Program

Day 4: Aug. 22, 2011 (Monday)

9:00 am to 6:00 pm: Field Trips 9:00 pm: Entertainment Night

Day 5: Aug. 23, 2011 (Tuesday)

10:00 to 11:30 am: Academic Plenary 12:00 to 2:00 pm: Panel Session III 3:30 to 4:30 pm: Seminar IV 5:00 to 6:00 pm: Seminar V 8:00 pm: Closing Ceremony and Gala Night

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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

n the past century, Asia has captivated the worlds attention with its 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 Pakistans critical role in global counter-terrorism

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:

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 Harvards 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. Gate into Harvard Yard

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Supporting HPAIR
Involvement in the largest annual Harvard event in Asia and the largest student event in the Asia-Pacific Region A chance to participate in a dynamic program bringing together the worlds 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 programs regional focus, sponsors obtain direct access to students interested in working in Asia

Sponsoring HPAIR has been rewarding for many companies and institutions, who benefit from: Past sponsors:

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
Roderick MacFarquhar Dwight H. Perkins Susan J. Pharr
Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Director of the US-Japan Program

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Chairman of the Board of Advisers, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences

Richard N. Cooper
Maurits C. Boas Professor of International Economics

L.B. Williams Professor of History and Political Science, Chair of the Department of Government Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Director of the Asia Center

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

Anthony J. Saich
Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, Director of Asia Programs, Kennedy School of Government

William C. Kirby
Edith and Benjamin Geisinger Professor of History, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Richard Vietor
Senator John Heinz Professor of Environmental Management, Director of Asia Programs, Harvard Business School

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Steve Lin Jessica Choi John Chen
Chief Financial Officer

Executive Director, Asia Conference

Executive Director, Harvard Conference

2011 Organizing Committee

Delegate Relations
Xing Lin

Jonathan Lee
Chief Information Officer, Director of Marketing & Communications, Harvard Conference

Operations
Willy Hoang Larmon Luo Doo Young Na Andrew Zhou

Tyler Zou
Director of Operations, Asia Conference

Cici Cao
Director of Operations, Harvard Conference

Conference Programming
Imseok Kang Jared Lopez Jade Luo Marissa McGarry Lawrence Wang

Jennifer Zhu
Director of Conference Programming, Asia Conference

Esther Lee
Co-Director of Conference Programming, Harvard Conference

Michelle Ran
Co-Director of Conference Programming, Harvard Conference

Marketing & Communications

Michelle Hu Imseok Kang Dae Lim Kerry Qu

Ted An
Director of Marketing & Communications, Asia Conference

Information Technology
Jimmy Sun

Andrew Gonzales
Co-Director of Corporate Relations

Corporate Relations
Constantin Bosinceanu Atasha Jordan Paolo Singer

Nancy Xie
Co-Director of Corporate Relations

Christina Guo
Director of Delegate Relations

Outreach
Daniel Geisinger Can Senel

Leandra Barnes
Director of Outreach

Contact Us
If you would like any additional information, please contact us via the following: Steve Lin
Executive Director, Asia Conference Tel (US) +1 (585) 732-4342 Email: stevelin@hpair.org

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Jessica Choi

Executive Director, Harvard Conference Tel (US): +1 (408) 421-9563 Email: jessicachoi@hpair.org

Ted AN

Director of Marketing & Communications, Asia Conference Tel (US) +1 (408) 396-9065 Email: tedan@hpair.org