Services
Our services
The Leiden Asia Centre offers practical, concrete and research-based insights on Asia to policymakers, business executives and journalists. We conduct commissioned research, offer training programmes, host public events, and support stakeholders with region-specific knowledge. Our activities are grounded in academic expertise and aimed at informing policy, strengthening understanding and supporting informed engagement with Asia.
Research
We carry out research on Asia-related issues, focusing on regional and global (re)ordering and technological transformations. Our regional focus is East, South and Southeast Asia. Our projects result in accessible public reports that inform policy and deepen understanding of Asia’s role and interests in global developments.
Training
We provide expert-led training sessions and briefings for government, business and media, and other organizations looking to strengthen their Asia expertise and respond more effectively to regional developments. Our training sessions are professionally moderated, resulting in lively exchanges and insightful meetings.
Media & Commentary
Our experts regularly contribute to public debates through media appearances, interviews, and op-eds, using academic knowledge to provide in-depth understanding of news developments for general audiences.
Events
We organize lectures, panels, and conferences that bring together researchers, policymakers, and the public. Professionally moderated, these events foster informed discussion and create space for new ideas on Asia in the Netherlands and beyond.