Welcome to Asia Ruminations. I am a research associate at a foreign policy think tank in Washington, DC, where I spend a great deal of time contemplating the future of Asia and Asia’s future global role. My goal with this blog is to write periodically both on pressing current events and on long-term regional trends.
Of the domestic affairs of Asian countries, I understand those of China with the greatest depth. I lived in China for a total of more than one and a half years between 2005 and 2008, including two periods of intensive language study and a Fulbright research fellowship. I spent time in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Some of my most meaningful experiences in China came at important moments in the recent Chinese experience: among them are the Tibet riots, the Sichuan earthquake, the Beijing Olympics, and the world financial crisis. When time permits, I will share some of my personal experiences in these areas with you.
My initial exposure to the region came while I was a student at the University of Chicago, where I received my bachelor’s degree in history and began studying Chinese. Since then, I have been engaged in research about China, India, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and Russia, and I have traveled in four of these countries. My interests include domestic matters in Asian countries, relations among Asian governments and economies, and the role of the United States in the region.
I look forward to engaging with you on these issues, and hope you will freely share your own ideas and opinions on any of my posts.
Dan Michaeli
September 2009
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