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AGENDA
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
Welcome Remarks – Margaret Conley, Executive Director, Asia Society Northern California
Opening Remarks – Lt. Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis
9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Session 1 –
The Global Chessboard:
After a year of recriminations and downward spiral in the relationship, what should be the strategic framework to get the relationship back on track? China is pursuing new international alliances (B&R, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia) even as the U.S. engages western nations to challenge China’s ambitions. What type of framework would enable these two powers to co-exist and continue collaboration, maintain competition, and prevent conflict?
The Asia Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
San Francisco, December 16, 2020 The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, announces the addition of four members to its Board of Trustees: Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.; Ambassador Karl Eikenberry; Ambassador Mary Ann Peters; and Stephanie Fahey. Eikenberry and Fahey are returning members. In addition, Badruun Gardi and Kelsey Harpham are joining the board as term trustees. The six members were elected at the September 2020 Board of Trustees meeting.
The Asia Foundation President David D. Arnold said: “It is my privilege to welcome six accomplished Board members, two of whom are returning to the Foundation. Each brings a unique perspective as we work in partnership with individuals, communities, and governments to address the region’s most pressing problems.”