The Historical Background to U.S.-China Relations

The Cold War and Nixon's China Trip

Tuesday, February 17
8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Andrew Nathan
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Andrew Nathan, Columbia University Class of 1919 Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science

Participants are asked to review the following materials ahead of the session in preparation for Q&A and discussion of teaching approaches:

U.S.-China Relations Since 1949 [AFE] article
How Nixon's 1972 China Visit Set the Stage for Today's Tensions over Taiwan [Retro Report] video
Ping Pong Diplomacy - Can History Repeat Itself? [1990 Institute] video

About Asian Topic Discussions

Online discussions between educators facilitated by an expert on an assigned topic
Participants are asked to review select materials including presentations from AFE's Video on Asian Topics ahead of the sessions
PD hours are available for participants who complete all assignments and a questionnaire after each event - contact sj3185@columbia.edu for information
During sessions the facilitator provides an overview of key points for 30 minutes
This is followed by a 30 minute discussion on approaches to teaching the topic

All sessions are free and held on zoom. Professional development hours available to those who attend and view the recommended material upon completion of a teaching reflection form distributed at the end of the year.