In Boao Forum Roundtable Discussion 4—The Role of Think Tanks in Decision-making, Charles MORRISON (President of the East-West Center, United States) believes that the Asia Pacific region including the United States of America will be the main access to the global century in the future. However, think tanks in Asia lack global thinking. They are country-centered, focusing on local and regional issues, which is detrimental in terms of globilization.

He also commented on the importance of building a network of young people who can think regionally and globally. Young people need to have the ability to understand the thinking of people from different cultures.

Moreover, he believes that think tanks belong to the entire society, not only the major cities. Thus, think tanks need to be based not only in cities, but throughout the whole society and community.