SCHOLAR-DIPLOMAT SEMINARS

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• Publication Date: January 1, 1981
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Raghbir S. Basi
Ruth Marie Bland
Shannon R. Brown
Joseph C. Miller
Maria Chan Morgan.
Harvey W. Nelson
David L. Olson
John E. Sandberg
Suk-soon Suh
Jerry E. Wheat
Robert L. Youngblood
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MEMORANDUM
TO Bureau Host Officers
SUBJECT: Scholar--Diplomat Seminars
The purpose of these seminars is to initiate dialogue with
academicians who have professional expertise in international
affairs, and to provide them with an opportunity to view our
work. We also want to hear what they have to say about our
foreign policies and processes so it is important for the
Department officers to elicit.the views of our guests as well
as imparting theirs.
The key to the success of these seminars is the alert' and
helpful action of each Host Officer in introducing the visiting
scholar to our work in the Department and in responding to his
particular interests by arranging meetings with other officers
in the host Bureau-or elsewhere in the Department.
To permit the maximum openness, frankness, and candor, the
scholars have received security clearances for "access through
SECRET". This will permit them to see incoming and outgoing
messages, to read policy 'papers, and to discuss sensitive issues.
They will be briefed on our security rules during their first
morning in the Department.
Several meetings of the whole group will be arranged in advance.
These include meetings with the Assistant Secretary of the host
Bureau and with officers in-.PA, INR and other Bureaus. The
Public-Affairs Advisor's office in the host Bureau and PA/PP will
be in charge of arrangements and will keep you informed of the
schedule. For a portion of the time, however, our guests will be,
with their individual Host officers or pursuing appointments made
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by the Host officer.
We are asking you first and foremost to provide the scholar with
a full opportunity. to view your work at the desk level. Secondly,
in keeping with your guest's professional expertise, we ask you
to make appointments for him or her to meet with other officers
to discuss problems and processes. A few appointments might. be
made in advance where it is obvious that they fit the scholar's,
background, but most such appointments should be made, ;after you
get acquainted with the scholar. Experience has shown that
spontaneous response to the scholar's expressions of interest is
the best course to follow.
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It is suggested that. about a' week before the seminar you call
the scholar assigned to you and discuss the program. You
should emphasize that we are keeping the schedule as loosely
structured as possible, so that the scholar may pursue his or
her own interests to the maximum extent. Solicit the scholar's
initial ideas on what he/she would 'like to do and base your.
initial appointments for the scholar on those ideas.
Some of the scholars may wish to lead a discussion of research
he or she has in progress in order to seek comment, criticism
and suggestions from Department officers. In such instances,
please notify the Seihinar Coordinator so that a special meeting
can be set up.- While this is entirely optional for the scholars,
we should welcome such. initiative.
In those instances where the scholars are specifically interested
in a particular country, it is hoped that you can arrange at some
point during the week for the scholar to meet officers of that
country's Embassy in Washington.
If at any time during the week you find your Host Officer's
responsibilities too time-consuming or in conflict with your
other duties, please notify the Public Affairs Advisor's office
in your Bureau or call the Seminar Coordinator immediately so that
assistance can be arranged.
I appreciate your willingness to serve as a Host officer for
this seminar and welcome any suggestions you may wish to pass
along to me regarding this program.
Hodding Cjrtex III
Assistan Secretary
for Public Affairs
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EAST ASIAN AFFAIRS
May 4-8, 1981
Raghbir S. Basi, Provost, Alaska Pacific University. B.A.,
Universit of British Columbia; M.P.A., Harvard University;
Ph.D., Cornell University .Current special interests: The
Pacific Basin; ecnomic, socio-cultural, educational inter-
dependence.
(Telephone:
Shannon R. Brown, Associate Professor, Economics, University of
Maryland. B.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of
California. Current special interest: Technology transfer
to China.
(Telephone:
Joseph C. Miller, Associate Professor, School of Business, Indiana
University. A.B., University of Illinois; J.D., University of
Chicago Law School; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Current special interest: China/U.S. joint ventures:
industrial plants being established in the People's Republic
of China by U.S. companies.
(Telephone:
Maria Chan Morgan, Assistant Professor, Political Science, Earlham
College. B.A., Hong Kong University; M.A., Syracuse University;
Ph.D. Candidate, Stanford University. Current special interest:
China; special economic zones, U.S. position regarding the
future of Holi Kong
(Telephonez.Fg- STAT
Tae Yul Nam, Chairman/Professor, History and Political Science,
University of Arkansas. B.A., Keimyung University; M.A.,
.,Ph.D., University of Iowa. Current special interest: South-
east Asia, specifically Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Harvey W. Nelsen, Associate Professor, International Studies,
University of South Florida. B.A., Nebraska University;
M.A., Columbia University-,-Ph.D., George Washington
University. Current special interest: Personnel manage-
ment in the People's Liberation Army.
(Telephone:
(Telephone:
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Ronald J. Nurse, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
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and Professor of History, Virgin
State University. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
University. Current special interest: Viet-nam; political
problems in Southeast Asia.
(Telephone:
David L. Olson, Professor, Metallurgical Engineering, Colorado
School of Mines. B.Sc., Washington State University;
Ph.D., Cornell University. Current special interest:
Japan-the United States' greatest competitor in the
areas of welding consumables and the fabrication of
large pressure vessels and line pipe.
(Telephone:
Captain John E. Sandberg, Dean, College of Education, Western
Michigan University. B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Washington State
University. Current special interest: The Pacific Islands
and their relationship to East Asia in education, economics
and geographically.
(Telephone:
Suk-soon Suh, Professor, Political Science, Southwestern University.
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Current special interest:
Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from
.(Telephone:
Korea.
Jerry E. Wheat, Professor, Division of Business and Economics,
Indiana University Southeast. B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., Indiana
University. Current special interests: International trade
policy; China and Thailand.
(Telephone:
Robert L. Youngblood, Associate Professor, Political Science,
Arizona State University. B.A., Willamette University;
M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., The University of
Michigan. Current special interests: The Philippines and
Southeast Asia respectively.
(Telephone:
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U.S. Department of State
Scholar-Diplomat
Seminars
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
please write or call:
Scholar-Diplomat Seminars
(PA/PP/C), Room 5831A
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
[phone]
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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The State Department has been conducting its
scholar-Diplomat Seminars for the past 10
years; over 1,600 scholars have participated. The
program is designed to provide an opportunity
for a professional exchange of views and ex-
oertise between scholars and Department offi-
-Jals working in similar fields.
The heart of the weeklong program is the
scholar-host officer relationship. The Department
assigns a host officer to each participating
scholar. This officer is usually at the desk-officer
evel and is working in an area of interest to the
scholar. Scholars are given a security clearance
and are therefore able to discuss fully their host's
Nork. Each day scholars sit with their hosts, read
incoming and outgoing messages, attend staff
neetings, use files, and make suggestions and
::omments. The host officer is prepared to arrange
for the scholar any meetings with other Depart-
ment officials. We are also ready to arrange
meetings the scholar may desire with officials
from other Departments.
In addition to the time spent with the host
:officer, the Department also arranges briefings for
all the participants on more general topics. These
: riefings will give the scholar a broad understand-
Mg of the Department's organization and its
relationship to other agencies involved in the
foreign policy process such as the Department of
Defense and the NSC. Also, since officers in the
Department are interested in learning about the
scholar's work, special sessions may be arranged
to give a scholar an opportunity to lead a
discussion with interested Department officers.
We believe the Scholar-Diplomat Seminar
Program to be beneficial to both the academic and
government foreign affairs communities. Scholars
get an open look at the practical aspects of the
formulation and conduct of foreign policy which,
many have said, helps them in their work.
Government officers make or renew contacts with
professionals who have different approaches,
Approver sh s ghts r~ w i as or both sides, the
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program are usually fruitful and long-lasting.
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PROCEDURES
The seminars are arranged by the Bureau of
1?ublic Affairs on a periodic basis with the major
organizational units of the Department. These are
geographic and functional in nature and include
units covering the following areas: Africa; Latin
Anerica; Europe; Near East and South Asia; East
P,ia; Economic and Business Affairs; Politico-
Pl litary Affairs; Science, Technology and En-
vironment in Foreign Affairs; and Population
Matters. Seminars are usually held twice a year
for- the geographic areas. In addition, special
seminars may be scheduled as public interest
demands.
The host bureau in cooperation with the seminar
officer determines the size, format, and substan-
tive areas of focus of each seminar. Seminars vary
in size from 10 to 20 participants.
Nominations: Nominations of persons for invi-
tation to participate come from several sources:
Recommendations by former participants in
the program-
s Recommendations and endorsements by
heads of faculties and departments;
o Recommendations of community, civic or
world affairs organizations;
e Self-nominations.
We want candidates who feel they can not only
gain from the seminars but who can contribute
meaningfully to the weeklong program. Of particu-
lar interest are Ph. D.'s (professors, associate
professors, assistant professors, and instructors)
and, in some cases, graduate students, who have
had little or no experience with government.
Finances: Colleges, universities, and other
educational organizations should be prepared to
cover the expenses of their nominees. (This is a
nonfunded program.)
Selection: Nominations should be mailed to
Scholar-Diplomat Seminars, PA/PP/C, Room
5831A, Department of State, Washington, D.C.
20520. After being analyzed for interest areas,
nominations are submi to1j tp f,
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cants will be reconsidered for future seminars if
they so request because obviously all applicants
cannot be assured a place in a seminar of their
time and choice due to space limitations. Each
application will be acknowledged. However,
because the support staff for the Seminar Program
is small, only those persons selected to participate
will receive further correspondence.
STAY IN WASHINGTON
Because scholars are asked to be present in the
State Department at 9 a.m. on the first morning for
registration purposes, arrival in Washington on the
Sunday preceding the seminar is urged. Unless an
emergency arises, all participants are requested
to stay for the entire week. The Assistant Secretary
of the host bureau customarily conducts the final
session. Scholars should not plan departure from
Washington before 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
A nat
Seminars,
our endeav
counterpart to the Scholar-Diplomat
feel, is the Return Visits Program. In
ship between
scholars are enc
maintain a continuing relation-
e scholar and the diplomat,
raged to invite State Depart-
ment officers to vis
must be extended
in 2 years following the
scholar's participation
scholars work closely wi
their week in Washington, it
host officers during
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minimum of 2 or 3 days' dura
each visit to be a
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subsistence expenses of the Depa
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are paid by the Department of State.
REMINDERS
? All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
? All applicants will be considered on their own
merits regardless of age.
? Graduate students will be considered on an
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? Nominations are more effective when most
specific in indicating the subjects of current
special interest and geographic area of study. This
?iformation is used to determine host bureau
,)references and appropriate host officer assign-
nents.
? The Scholar-Diplomat Seminar Program has
io funds. Applicants must cover their own
expenses from their institutions or other sources.
? The number of scholars who can be accom-
nodated in the manner desired within a single
ffice in the Department is limited. Demand for
-ertain areas is greater than for others-Europe,
Nfrica, and Latin America are good examples of
high interest areas. Applicants not selected
ecause of lack of space will receive priority
consideration for future seminars.
? Th Return V. its Program fund We~(~ill
,,over e enses in rred by Ste Dertmeht
fficers vi iting host institutions.
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PROCEDURES
The seminars are arranged by the Bureau of
~?ublic Affairs on a periodic: basis with the major
organizational units of the Department. These are
geographic and functional in nature and include
units covering the following areas: Africa; Latin
America; Europe; Near East and South Asia; East
Aia; Economic and Business Affairs; Politico-
t'I)litary Affairs; Science, Technology and En-
vironment in Foreign Affairs; and Population
Matters. Seminars are usually held twice a year
for; the geographic areas. In addition, special
seminars may be scheduled as public interest
demands.
The host bureau in cooperation with the seminar
officer determines the size, format, and substan-
tive areas of focus of each seminar. Seminars vary
in size from 10 to 20 participants.
Nominations: Nominations of persons for invi-
tation to participate come from several sources:
? Recommendations by former participants in
the program;
? Recommendations and endorsements by
heads of faculties and departments;
? Recommendations of community, civic or
world affairs organizations;
? Self-nominations.
We want candidates who feel they can not only
gain from the seminars but who can contribute
meaningfully to the weeklong program. Of particu-
lar interest are Ph. D.'s (professors, associate
professors, assistant professors, and instructors)
and, in some cases, graduate students, who have
had little or no experience with government.
Finances: Colleges, universities, and other
educational organizations should be prepared to
cover the expenses of their nominees. (This is a
nonfunded program.)
Selection: Nominations should be mailed to
Scholar-Diplomat Seminars, PA/PP/C, Room
5831A, Department of State, Washington, D.C.
20520. After being analyzed for interest areas,
nominations are submitte o I
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NFAC #2503/81
28 April 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR: NFAC?Security Officer
FROM : Coordinator for Academic Relations, NFAC
SUBJECT : State Department Scholar-Diplomat Seminar Visit
to Headquarters, 5 May 1981
1. Attached is a list of names, dates and places of birth, and
Social Security numbers of a group of 12 scholars and two State
Department employees (participants in the Scholar-Diplomat Seminar)
who will be visiting Headquarters on 5 May 1981. They will be
receiving an unclassified briefing by NFAC representatives. All are
US citizens. The briefing will take place in Room 1D35 beginning at
2:00 pm.
2. The group will arrive at Headquarters via the Bluebird shuttle
bus from State Department, They are expected to depart the Agency at
approximately 4:15, returning to State via the shuttle bus,
Attachment:
As stated
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to Headquarters, 5 May 1981
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April 22, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO: CIA
FROM: EA/P - Kenneth Bailer
SUBJECT: Scholar-Diplomat Seminar
Thank you for arranging for Messrs.
speak to my group.
Attached is a list of those who will attend and their
dates and places of birth or Social Security numbers.
One man, however, gave 1980 as his date of birth. if
the date and place of his naturalization are not
sufficient for your purposes, let me know and I will
try to get the additional information.
To give you a better idea of what this program is all
about, I have attached a tentative schedule for the
entire week and some general information on the
Department's Scholar-Diplomat program. Also included
is some brief biographical information about the program
participants.
As I mentioned to you on the phone, on Monday, May`ff,
there will be an informal reception (wine and cheese)
for the participants and speakers held here in the
State Department (Room 6210 at 3:30 PM). I would be
pleased if you and Messrs. could attend.
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SCHOLAR - DIPLOMAT SEMINAR
BUREAU OF EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AFFAIRS
May 4-8, 1981
All meetings, unless otherwise indicated, will be held in
Room 1408 (Mon - Thurs)
Room 3254 (Friday)
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Monday, May 4
8:15 Scholars arrive at Department of State Diplomatic
Entrance (2201 C Street, NW), are met and escorted
to meeting room.
8:30 Introduction and Discussion of Administrative
and Program Matters
Marie Bland
Program Coordinator
Bureau of Public Affairs
Kenneth Bailes
Program Coordinator
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
9:00 Welcoming Remarks and Program Objectives
9:15 U.S. Foreign Policy: An Overview
Member, Policy Planning Staff
10:30 U.S. Foreign Policy in East Asia: An Overview
John H. Holdridge
Assistant Secretary-Designate
for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
11:30 Meet with host officers and proceed to lunch
State Department Cafeteria (Dutch Treat)
After Scholars meet individually with host officers
Lunch in their offices
3:30 Informal Reception for Scholars and Diplomats
EA Conference Room - Rm. 6210
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Tuesday, May 5
9:00 U.S.- Japan Relations
Gerald M. Sutton
Deputy Director
Office for Japan Affairs
10:00 Break
10:15 Proceed to Old Executive Office Building, Room 305
11:00 The Role of the NSC in the Foreign Policy Process
Donald Gregg
Senior Staff Member for East Asian and
Intelligence Affairs
National Security Council
12:00 Lunch
1:00 (approx) Proceed to CIA Headquarters
2:00 Central Intelligence Agency Briefings
The Role of the CIA in the Foreign Policy Process
Deputy Director, National Intelligence Council
China: An Analyst's View
cmierr i.na Branch
Office of Political Analysis:
4:00 Return to State Department (Arrive approximately 5:00)
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Wednesday, May 6
9:00 External Research and the Policy Making Process
Raymond E. Platig
Director, Office of External Research
Bureau of Intelligence and Research
9:45 The State Department and Congress
Will Itoh
Legislative Management Officer
Bureau of Congressional Affairs
11:00 U.S. Economic Relations with East Asia
Anthony Albrecht
Deputy Assistant Secretary
James Klemstine
International Economist
Office of Economic Policy
Martha Dewitt
Economic officer
Office of Japan Affairs
Ruth Goldberg
Economic Officer
Office for Chinese Affairs
2:30 Security and Defense in East Asia
William Rope
Acting Director, Office for Regional Affairs
Col. Jean Sauvageot
Politico-Military Advisor
4:00 Remainder of afternoon in host office or for
individual appointments
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Thursday, May?
8:15 Meet in Room 1408
8:30 Tour of the Operations Center
9:15 BEX Presentation
9:45 Break
10:00 U.S. - China Relations
Charles W. Freeman, Jr.
Director, Office for Chinese Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Donald C. Ferguson
Special Coordinator and Advisor for Taiwan
Bureau of'East Asian and Pacific Affairs
2:00 U.S. and Southeast Asia
L. Desaix Anderson
Director, Office for Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Paul Cleveland
Director, Office for Thailand Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Frederick Z. Brown
Director, Office for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
and Burma Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Frazier Meade
Director, Office for Philippine Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
3:45 Remainder of afternoon in host office or for
individual appointments
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Friday, May 8
8:30 INR Analysts' Briefing
10:30 Foreign Policy and the Press Room 6210
Jack Cannon
Public Affairs Advisor
Bureau of East. Asian and Pacific Affairs
11:00 Review and Discussion of U.S. Foreign Policy in East Asia
Deputy Assistant Secretary
for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
12:00 State Department Daily Noon Press Briefing (optional)
Remainder of day in host office or for individual
appointments
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