This week, we are highlighting our Uyghur Studies courses taught by @mustafacan_aksu ! GW is proud to be one of very few universities in the US that offer Uyghur. Uyghur courses are open to undergrad and graduate students. Learn more here: ow.ly/KIIS50WlT8n.

I’m honored and feel privileged to teach Uyghur language at GW, one of the few universities in the United States and in the world offering Uyghur Studies. Proud to share Uyghur language and culture with both undergrad and graduate students.

Affiliate in Research @lucasdeanemyers wrote an op-ed for Foreign Policy about the pressures that Myanmar's resistance faces. Despite the wins of the coalition of rebels, the military's junta and China are working hard against it. Read more here: ow.ly/Zjcw50Wo1v1

Congratulations to MA in Asian Studies alum Haruka Chunhyang Satake for being named a 38 North Emerging Scholars Fellow Stimson Center ! Haruka and the other fellows will be mentored by senior North Korea watchers. Read the announcement here: ow.ly/SmAk50WoQQz

This Thursday, we are highlighting our graduate course Contemporary China's Economy! This course will explore the factors and institutions shaping the economy of the People's Republic of China. The class is essential for any student interested in China's place in the world.

Research Professor of International Affairs Nilofar Sakhi wrote an op-ed for Foreign Policy that was selected as an Editors' Pick about Russia's official recognition of the Taliban. Read the article here: ow.ly/HmSa50WsKFs

On June 25th, Gaston Sigur Professor and Director of the China Policy Program David Shambaugh gave Australia National University's China in the World Annual Lecture on the evolution of contemporary China studies. Watch the recording here: ow.ly/hAxT50WsOj4

This Thursday, we are highlighting the course "Women in Asia," taught by Professor Kuniko Ashizawa. This course examines the social, cultural, political, and economic roles of women. This class is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Sign up today!

Gaston Sigur Professor and China Policy Program Director David Shambaugh was interviewed about his new book, "Breaking the Engagement," for the @hooverinst 's "China Considered" podcast with Elizabeth Economy. Listen to the interview here: ow.ly/jVwI50WwSCy

This week, we are highlighting Professor Bruce Dickson's course "Politics of China I." This class serves as an introduction to Chinese politics through key individuals and events, issues, and scholars. Don't wait; sign up today!

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jeffrey Ding was interviewed for "The South China Morning Post" about changes to Meta's policies regarding its AI models and the US competition over AI with China. Read the article here: ow.ly/giwi50WAfOj

Congratulations to MA in Asian Studies student Erin Naumann for earning the Investing in the Future of the IC Workforce - Master's Scholarship! Please join us in congratulating Erin. You can view the announcement here: ow.ly/eMgY50WAghV

This week, we are highlighting the course Korean-Japan Relations by Prof. Emily Matson! This course will explore the historical context of today's complex relationship and its economic, security, and political dimensions. Register today!

In June, Non-Resident Visiting Scholar @lucasdeanemyers was quoted in @scmpnews in an article about the United States' security strategy in the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with the so-called "Squad." Read the article here: ow.ly/GlW150WEFz5

The Sigur Center is hiring up to two FWS Project Assistants to assist in events and office operations. Please apply ASAP as we expect the position to fill quickly! Apply here: ow.ly/JJHV50WFxUW

Today we are highlighting a course taught by our own Director, Professor Eric Schluessel! Prof. Schluessel will be teaching the course "19th-Century China." This class will explore the volatile century of transformation in China that has bearing on the nation today. Register now!

Interested in learning about the Asian Studies program offered through the GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies? Create a CustomViewbook! ow.ly/gbk830sMYUK

Will you be applying to the GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies Asian Studies program? Don’t forget to consider your funding options! Visit ow.ly/F5jb30sMYUO for details on fellowships and other #funding opportunities

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jeffrey Ding was quoted in Australia's "The Senior" about how Australia fits in the China-US competition for AI sovereignty. Read the article here: ow.ly/ezif50WIbAE

Happy Orientation Day! We were thrilled to table at @elliottschoolGW 's graduate student orientation and talk to new students about connecting with the Sigur Center. We are so excited to welcome new students to campus and see returning students again!