INSPIRING GLOBAL LEADERS
The world’s politico-socio-economic center of gravity is re-balancing towards the east. It is imperative to have a generation of leaders from both inside and outside of Asia who will understand the issues generated by the shift.
The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program aims to nurture promising mid-career professionals to become future leaders and influencers with a deep understanding of global policy issues from Asian perspectives, and to develop and cultivate their long-term ties from around the world with Asia, and vice versa.
Through Asia Global Institute’s network, AsiaGlobal Fellows have the opportunity to interact with prominent global thought leaders.
The AsiaGlobal Fellows Program brings the Fellows to different Asian capital cities to learn on-the-ground global issues from Asian perspectives.
Fellows have the opportunity to visit various institutions and facilities in Hong Kong. Through which, they can gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the international city and how to overcome some of its challenges.
AsiaGlobal Fellow Mher Sahakyan participated in the British Association for Chinese Studies (BACS) annual conference on September 7-8, 2023, at the King’s College London.
AsiaGlobal Fellow Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa argues that June’s 2024 European Parliament Elections are poised to profoundly influence the trajectory of the EU’s upcoming endeavors in the CeRSP Working Paper 23-02.
AsiaGlobal Fellow Kadidia Konare joined the Thai Wind Energy Association during the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week & Electric Vehicle Asia 2023 to share IFC’s experience and approach to Wind Project Finance with a group of wind developers, wind turbine and equipment manufacturers and technical consultants.
AsiaGlobal Fellow Ebrahim Hashem was among 16 internationally renowned experts, scholars, and political and business leaders invited to participate in the Bauhinia Culture Forum "BRI: Decade of Achievements and Prospects of High-quality Development”
Together with former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of UK David Miliband and former commissioned officer in the British Army Elliot Hillman, our AsiaGlobal Fellow Jason Yip will be speaking at a panel of the 2023 JP Morgan Asia Philanthropy Forum on Humanitarian and Disaster Relief on March 27.
What role does China play in the SouthCaucasus? AsiaGlobal Fellow Mher Sahakyan shares his insights on the BRI in Eurasia and China’s Policy in South Caucasus with Central Asian Analytical Network.
Elderly people are relatively invisible in climate discussions compared to the youth demographic, yet are arguably the most critical for broader climate action. Find out five reasons to broaden the youthful momentum to engage and empower the elderly from Bradley Hiller and Aled Jones
These AsiaGlobal Fellows are mid-career professionals who are up-and-coming leaders in politics, policy, business and civil society.
Outstanding mid-career professionals from around the globe have been selected for the cohort of the AsiaGlobal Fellows Program.
The AsiaGlobal Fellows share a common interest in global issues and Asia policy matters, and are committed to using their talents and what they learn from the program to make the world a better place.
Meet the 2023 AsiaGlobal Fellows