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From exploring Asian trade relations to measuring local government effectiveness, here's a rundown of events coming up in Washington this week that will get you connected to the wide world of civics and political engagement — despite the federal shutdown.
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The Ambassadors Series: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S.-South Korean Cooperation
First, the Hudson Institute hosts the Republic of Korea's ambassador to the United States for a free discussion about the current state of U.S.-South Korean relations. Ambassador Cho Yoon-je will touch on trade, investment and security, including ongoing efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Hudson Institute, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400
Price: Free
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CPTPP, RCEP and the Future of Asian Trade
Next, the Asia Society Policy Institute will tackle issues of trade in Asia. Experts including former ambassadors and trade negotiators are set to discuss what the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership means for both regional commerce and the American economy. They'll examine how governments in the region have responded and what the implications are for relations with China.
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 8:30-10 a.m.
Where: The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, Chinese Room, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
Price: Free
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The Lunch @ DC with Liz Stuart
Finally — and also free — is this talk by Dr. Liz Stuart about measuring government program effectiveness. Dr. Stuart is a professor and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, where she studies methods for estimating causal effects. This Thursday, at D.C.'s City Hall, she'll discuss study designs that can be used to discover "what works" in terms of local government policies.
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 12-1 p.m.
Where: John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, G9
Price: Free
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