This half-day conference brings together experts on North Korea from the United States and Japan to sift through the latest information on North Korea’s economy, military, and society.

On the twentieth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident, Carnegie brought together a group of experts including: Brent Scowcroft, Ted Koppel, Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy, and Minxin Pei, to discuss how the ensuing years have transformed China's political trajectory and what changes may be near.

China's rapid economic and military expansion has redefined how many countries in the region view it, but all agree that the United States must maintain an active role in Asia to help maintain stability.