Examines the approaches of major Asian nations to gathering information and influencing policy in Washington, D.C., from both a comparative and a historical perspective. After surveying the structure of American executive-branch and Congressional policymaking toward Asia, as well as the role of think tanks, universities, and mass media in Washington, D.C., the course considers concretely how China, Japan, Korea, India, and key Southeast Asian countries influence Washington. Involves several field trips and informal discussions with leaders active in Asia policymaking.