Larus Speaks at Congressional Retreat

Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Senior Fellow at Pacific Forum Elizabeth Freund Larus

Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Senior Fellow at Pacific Forum Elizabeth Freund Larus was an invited speaker at the 2025 Asia Retreat for Senior Congressional Staff in Charlottesville, VA August 6-8, 2025.

Professor Larus offered her insight on the Chinese government’s decision making process, as well as on current economic and social issues affecting China’s foreign policy, to chiefs of staff of a dozen members of congress and senators. The program was organized and hosted by the Congressional Study Group on Japan, a program of the Former Members of Congress (FMC), and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA.

Other media mentions for Larus include:

China gathers allies to shape global security vision (Deutsche Welle)

“Xi will highlight unity with Russia, North Korea, and possibly Iran to try to convey a sense that there is a united front able to counter US global influence,” Elizabeth Freund Larus, an adjunct senior fellow at the Pacific Council, told DW. Read more in Deutsche Welle.