Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival
Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 | Chris Horton | 12:15 - 1:30 PM | SRH 3.122, The LBJ School of Public Affairs
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Asia Policy Program will host Chris Horton, Freelance Reporter Specializing in Taiwan and Greater China, Covering Politics, Economy, and Culture, for a book talk on Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for…
Grains of Conflict: The Struggle for Food in China’s Total War, 1937–1945
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 | Jennifer Yip | 12:15 - 1:30 PM | SRH 3.122, The LBJ School of Public Affairs
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Clements Center for National Security and the Asia Policy Program will host Jennifer Yip for a public book talk on Grains of Conflict: The Struggle for Food in China’s Total War, 1937–1945. The event will…
The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin
Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 | Dan Edelstein | 12:15 - 1:30 pm | William C. Powers Student Activity Center, WCP 2.120
On Tuesday, March 5, the Clements Center for National Security will host Dan Edelstein, William H. Bonsall Professor of French and Professor, by courtesy, of History and of Political Science at Stanford University for a book talk on his recent…
Japan: America’s Canary in the Chinese Coal Mine
Friday, Mar 06, 2026 | William Chou | 12:15 - 1:30 pm | SRH 3.124, The LBJ School of Public Affairs
On Friday, March 6, the Clements Center for National Security and the Alexander Hamilton Society – UT Chapter, will host William Chou, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute, for a talk on “Japan: America’s Canary…
The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 | Joseph Torigian | 12:15 - 1:30 pm | SRH 3.122, The LBJ School of Public Affairs
On Tuesday, March 10, the Clements Center for National Security, the Asia Policy Program, and the America and the World Consortium will host Joseph Torigian, Associate Professor at American University, for a book talk on his recent release The Party’s…
The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 | David R. Shedd | 12:15 - 1:30 pm | SRH 3.122, The LBJ School of Public Affairs
On Wednesday, March 11, the Clements-Strauss Intelligence Studies Project and the Asia Policy Program will host a public book talk on The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets with author David R. Shedd, former Acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency….





