As a prominent national and international voice, the council brings intellectual distinction and integrity to the idea that the moral dimension of international affairs needs to be understood along with political, economic, and security considerations. The Education and Studies program, through the program's conferences, seminars, and publications, makes results and recommendations of the council available to scholars, educators, policy practitioners, and community leaders. Merrill House programs aim to contribute to informed policymaking by bringing together different viewpoints on issues in international politics and business. Conversations offer members the opportunity to talk with policy experts over breakfast or evening cocktails. Asian programs are focusing on the core values and relationships that bring together the United States and Asia.
Additional funding comes from membership fees and donations.
Undertaken with the cooperation of the Association for the Promotion of International Cooperation of Japan, the Makati Business Club, and the Center for Research and Communications of Manila and funded by the U.S.-Japan Foundation. Taiwan Policy Consultation Project To examine Taiwan's regional and global role and the U.S. response. An examination of the cultural arguments and their implications. The U.S.-Korea Media Forum Political, economic, and security challenges facing President Kim, including seminars on Korean democracy. Reporting Objectively on the Korean Peninsula A case study of Korea as an example of the way in which the media plays a role in the process of political change, economic development, and social change.