Asia in Global Perspective
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, supports education, research, and outreach about Asia and its diaspora through degree programs, funding initiatives, public events, and reciprocal engagement with partners in Asia.
If our goal is to prepare students for the world that faces them when they graduate, then understanding Asia is an absolute necessity.
— Justin Liu '00
Keough School of Global Affairs
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, advancing integral human development through research, policy, and practice.
Liu Institute Highlights
Justice and Asia
The institute is committed to examining and supporting work on the theme of Justice and Asia from a wide range of perspectives.
Welcome to Our Community
Kyle A. Jaros, associate professor in global affairs and political science, was named interim director of the Liu Institute, effective July 1, 2026.
Asian Political Cultures
A new thematic cluster that supports the examination of ideas, practices, and experiences that shape politics across Asia.
Connecting Students to Asia
The Liu Institute offers a supplementary major (AS2) and a minor (MAS) in Asian Studies that teach undergraduates about Asia through a range of disciplines. Additionally, the Liu Institute supports students of all levels to explore Asia outside the classroom through language study, research projects, internships, service work, and other opportunities.
