The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) is a unique Stanford University institution focused on the interdisciplinary study of contemporary Asia. Shorenstein APARC's mission is to:
produce and publish outstanding interdisciplinary, Asia-Pacific-focused research;
educate students, scholars, and corporate and governmental affiliates;
promote constructive interaction to influence U.S. policy toward the Asia-Pacific; and
guide Asian nations on key issues of societal transition, development, U.S.-Asia relations, and regional cooperation