The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations
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| Abbreviation | HPAIR |
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| Formation | 1991 |
| Type | Non-Profit |
| Purpose | International Relations |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
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The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) is a non-profit organization under the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences. HPAIR currently holds two annual conferences that bring together international students and eminent individuals in the fields of academia, politics and business - the Harvard Conference and the Asia Conference. Established in 1991 with the goal of enabling distinguished students to participate in an open forum on Asian international issues, HPAIR also promotes long-term relationships among these future leaders and connects them with current leaders in the world.
HPAIR is an organization run entirely by undergraduate students. HPAIR's Asia Conference is Harvard University's largest annual student event in Asia. Since its founding in 1991, HPAIR has held over 20 conferences in locations ranging from Mumbai to Kuala Lumpur, Currently, HPAIR holds two annual conferences: the Harvard Conference and the Asia Conference.
The Harvard Conference was first held in 2008 on the Harvard University campus. Each year, about 200 international students and Harvard students came together at the Harvard Conference to explore pertinent issues concerning the Asia region, including foreign policy, public health, environmental issues, media and entrepreneurship. Attendees have the opportunity to investigate these issues in-depth through plenary sessions, panel sessions, seminars, and case-studies.
Conference Theme: The Many Faces of Asia: Shaping Identities in a Dynamic World
Dates: February 14–17, 2014 Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Asia has transformed itself into a world superpower in the past decades. The economic success stories of Japan, the Four Tigers, and now China have been used as models worldwide. At the same time, Asia has vibrant history and culture with thousands of years of tradition that reaches far beyond its borders. As Asia spirals into faster development, how will Asia maintain its essence in such a fast-paced world? The HPAIR Harvard Conference 2014 will provide a forum to discuss the many faces of Asia in the 21st century. We will equip delegates with the tools and ideas to have the ability to shape Asia's identity that will accelerate Asia's development moving forward.
Panel Topics for the 2014 Harvard Conference include: TBA
The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program in mid-August in an Asian city. The conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world to create a hybrid structure. Delegates benefit from gaining a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business.
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