On April 24, 2024, a productive meeting was held at the Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS) at UWED. The esteemed delegation from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) was led by Dr. Bates Gill, a renowned expert on Chinese foreign policy.

UWED faculty, including Dr. K. Freeman, leading expert of the China Studies Program, and researcher A. McFarlane, welcomed the USIP delegation. The meeting served as an opportunity to introduce the IPMI's activities and recent accomplishments.

Discussions centered on fostering closer collaboration between the two institutions. Areas of potential collaboration included not only continued research on China but also multifaceted initiatives in the field of American studies.

The dialogue extended to cover current global trends, regional development in Central Asia, and ongoing integration processes within the region. Representatives from USIP expressed particular interest in the regional policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the role of the United States in Central Asia, and the challenges and opportunities associated with Central Asian integration.

The meeting concluded with a productive discussion on the prospects for developing joint projects between IAIS and USIP.

For Your Reference:

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is a nonpartisan, independent public institution established by Congressional legislation in 1984 under President Ronald Reagan. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., USIP focuses on conflict prevention, resolution, peacebuilding, and global stability. It collaborates with a wide range of partners including NGOs, universities, international organizations, and US government agencies. USIP currently employs approximately 300 staff members.

Dr. Bates Gill is a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney and a Senior Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defense Studies in London. He is a highly respected international authority on Chinese politics. Dr. Gill's distinguished career includes prior appointments at the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Brookings Institution. In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Gill was included in the 2015 ranking of the Top 10 American Experts on China by the Diplomatic Academy of the People's Republic of China. He is also the recipient of the Swedish Royal Order of the Polar Star.