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National Bureau of Asian Research

Seattle, Washington
  • Grants
    4
  • Total Awarded
    $2,075,000
  • Years
    1999 - 2012

Grants

2012 (3 years 7 months)
$400,000

The National Bureau of Asian Research conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, health and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. This project, "Approaching Critical Mass: Asia’s Multipolar Nuclear Future Purpose," will address the implications and complex dynamics of the present and future nuclear environment in and between countries of the Asia-Pacific region. It will examine proliferation and deterrence with an eye toward concrete recommendations for U.S. nuclear weapons policy and strategy for stability and the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific. Funds will be used for staff salaries, travel, workshops and publications.

2012 (3 years 3 months)
$400,000

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia. This project, “Mapping Pakistan’s Internal Dynamics: Implications for State Stability and Regional Security,” will analyze Pakistan’s internal security landscape and external geopolitical environment and examine how they will affect stability in Asia and the greater Middle East and their implications for U.S. interests and strategy. It will support understanding and informed policy with publications, meetings, workshops, and an online interactive resource. Funds will be used for partial staff salaries, travel, meetings, and publications.

2008 (3 years 6 months)
$1,200,000

To support research on South Asian regional cooperation and on maritime energy resources (over three years).

1999 (1 year)
$75,000

To support the research project Energy, Wealth, and Development in the Former Soviet Union.