Join us for this interdisciplinary conference that will examine historical and contemporary links between East Asia and Latin America. Scholars will elaborate on connections between the regions in terms of politics, diplomacy, economy, migration, and the arts. 

Keynotes

Asia-Latin America: Method/Praxis/Pedagogy
Junyoung Verónica Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor, Visual Culture & Media, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Kim’s study of the Asia-Latin America relationship diverges from previous studies of the regions. Proposing “Asia-Latin America as method,” rather than as a site of study, Dr. Kim questions Euromerican capitalism, the (post)colonial world order, and knowledge production. She calls for alternative conceptual frames through which we trace overlooked histories of migration and connections in the Pacific Rim. This method results in new pedagogical practices and transpacific networks.

Latin America Engages Asia: A Relationship in Transformation
R. Evan Ellis, PhD, Research Professor, Latin American Studies, Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College
Dr. Ellis will examine the latest trends in, and outlook for Latin America’s relationship with the PRC and other Asian partners, focusing on the concentration on smaller investments, in the digital and green energy sectors, nearshoring, space, security affairs, human networks, and multilateral engagement. He will also examine the impact on and response of US-friendly governments, including Japan and South Korea.

Organized by KU’s Center for Global and International Studies, Center for East Asian Studies, and Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Sponsored by East Asian Languages & Cultures, Institute of International & Global Engagement, History, KU International Affairs, Political Science, Spanish & Portuguese.

For more info, see http://tinyurl.com/infoEALA.

In-person: Watson Library, Rm 455 & 503A

Online: Register at http://tinyurl.com/registerEALA.