East-West Center Books, Reports, and Other Printed Media
Permanent URI for this collection
The East-West Center ScholarSpace community contains digital versions of just some of the several thousand books, periodicals, and unpublished papers generated by the Center over the past 50 years. Find a complete list of recent East-West Center publications and learn how to obtain them at EastWestCenter.org/publications . Search for recent and older works from 1960 - present using the Center's library catalog at EastWestCenter.org/riscatalog.
To see a list of Books, Reports and Other Printed Media select the relevant "Browse by" heading.
Browse
Recent Submissions
Item Climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia : indicators and considerations for key sectors(Honolulu, HI : East-West Center, 2023-07) Grecni, Zena; Bryson, Chelsey; Chugen, Elaine; Pacific RISA; East-West Center. Research Program; Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment (Project).Stronger typhoons, growing challenges for populations on low-lying atolls, ecosystem declines, and human health issues are among the major risks detailed in a new report on climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Threatened resources include culturally significant coastal infrastructure and the tens of millions of dollars that fisheries inject into the FSM’s economy annually.
Climate change is expected to disrupt many aspects of life in the FSM. Specific groups—including children, older adults, women, and those living in remote communities—are likely to be disproportionately affected. This report provides guidance for decision-makers seeking to better understand the implications of climate variability and change for the FSM and its communities. It also identifies the additional information and research needed to support responses that enhance resilience and enable the FSM to withstand the changes to come.Item APEC matters for America/America matters for APEC(Washington, DC : East-West Center, 2023-09) Limaye, Satu; Whaley, Monica HardyThe APEC Matters for America/America Matters for APEC publication and website maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and APEC at the national, state, and local levels. Part of the Asia Matters for America initiative, this publication and AsiaMattersforAmerica.org are resources for understanding the robust and dynamic US-APEC relationship. This project was generously supported by the National Center for APEC (NCAPEC) and the US Department of State.Item ASEAN matters for America/America matters for ASEAN (6th edition)(Washington, DC : East-West Center, 2023-09) Limaye, Satu; Osius, Ted; Kwok, Choi ShingThe sixth edition of ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the national, state, and local levels. Part of the Asia Matters for America initiative, this publication, the one-page summaries for states, and the AsiaMattersforAmerica.org website are resources for understanding the robust and dynamic US-ASEAN relationship. This project was generously supported by the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) and the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute.Item Taiwan Matters for America/America Matters for Taiwan(Washington, DC : East-West Center, 2022) Limaye, Satu P.; East-West Center Washington; American Chamber of Commerce in TaiwanThe inaugural edition of Taiwan Matters for America/America Matters for Taiwan, part of the Asia Matters for America initiative, maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and the Taiwan at the national, state, and local levels. This publication and the AsiaMattersforAmerica.org website are resources for understanding the robust and dynamic US-Indo-Pacific relationship.Item Asia matters for America / America matters for Asia(Honolulu, HI : East-West Center, 2022) Limaye, Satu P.; East-West Center WashingtonThe 4th edition of Asia Matters for America/America Matters for Asia, part of the Asia Matters for America initiative, maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and the Indo-Pacific at the national, state, and local levels. This publication, the one-page connections summaries for states and Congressional districts, and the AsiaMattersforAmerica.org website are resources for understanding the robust and dynamic US-Indo-Pacific relationship.Item Asia matters for America : public & elite opinion(Honolulu, HI : East-West Center, 2022) Limaye, Satu P.; East-West Center Washington; National Opinion Research CenterA recent survey by the East-West Center and conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago finds about half of Americans see a connection between their own state and what is happening with the economy or politics in Asia. Similarly, a parallel survey conducted among state and local elected and appointed officials, bureaucrats, and business leaders, hereafter referred to as elites, found that two-thirds believe the state of the economy and politics in Asia matters to their state at least somewhat.Item The Pacific islands matter for America / America matters for the Pacific islands(Washington, DC : East-West Center, 2022) Limaye, Satu P.; East-West Center WashingtonThis project maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and the Pacific Island countries including American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the Freely Associated States of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau at the national, state, and local levels.Item The Philippines matters for America / America matters for the Philippines(Washington, DC : East-West Center, 2022) Limaye, Satu P.; East-West Center WashingtonThe Philippines Matters for America/America Matters for the Philippines publication maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and the Philippines at the national, state, and local levels. Part of the Asia Matters for America initiative, this publication and the AsiaMattersforAmerica.org website are resources for understanding the robust and dynamic US-Philippines relationship.Item Climate change, health, and migration : profiles of resilience and vulnerability in the Marshall Islands(Honolulu, HI : East-West Center, 2022) Krzesni, David; Brewington, Laura; Pacific RISA; East-West CenterThis report summarizes a two-part analysis of survey data from 199 households in the RMI about their past migrations and expectations to migrate in the future. Using hierarchical clustering analysis and logistic regression, it identifies groups among those surveyed with significantly different profiles of vulnerability, health outcomes, and migration agency. We find that climate change and its impacts are not experienced evenly across the population, but have differing associated health and migration outcomes. Furthermore, migration within and beyond the RMI may be related to a changing climate but is also a complex composite of many factors. The report opens with a summary of the findings, and recommendations for policymakers.Item East-West Center foundational strategy, 2023-2027(Honolulu, HI : East-West Center, 2022) East-West CenterSummary: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to climate change impacts, geopolitical tensions, and many other pressing issues affecting Asia and the Pacific, the development of a plan seeking to chart out a new era of renewed impact for the Center became a top priority. Led by EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum, a wide range of stakeholders--including EWC boards, staff, participants, partners, and alumni--collaborated to create this strategic framework. Planning activities included assessing regional needs; selecting priority areas where the Center can make a difference; focusing on EWC's distinctive strengths and competencies; and establishing key institutional goals and strategies. The results of these activities are captured in this document, which focuses on five pillars over five years (2023-2027): Developing and Equipping Leaders ; Convening Impactful Dialogues ; Partnering with the Pacific Islands ; Fostering Environmental Solutions ; Supporting Good Governance. Under this framework, EWC's programs will be prioritized, aligned, and implemented in line with these strategies to achieve the Center's mission and vision.