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Five Ways John Kerry Can Transform US Foreign Policy Toward Asia

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As John Kerry begins his first week as U.S. Secretary of State, he faces numerous opportunities to reshape American foreign policy in Asia.

February 5th by Matt Stumpf | Comments

Video: PBS Tackles Iran, Myanmar and Other Thorny Issues in 'Great Decisions'

Policy

The eight-part series, produced by the Foreign Policy Association, includes interviews with Asia Society Vice President of Global Policy Programs Suzanne DiMaggio and other foreign policy experts.

January 29th by Liz Flora | Comments

Photos of the Day: Asia Celebrates the Arrival of 2013

A worker puts up a sign to bring in the new year ahead of Myanmar's first public New Year countdown celebration at the Myoma grounds in Yangon, Myanmar on December 31, 2012. (Soe Than WIN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Amidst face paint, fireworks and festivities, countries around Asia rejoice at the beginning of a new year.

January 1st by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Photos: From Linsanity to Galloping Gangnam, a Look Back at Asia in 2012

Then-New York Knick Jeremy Lin (#17) in action at New York City's Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2012. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
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As the world bids 2012 adieu, Asia Blog reminisces over some of the year's most memorable people and events from Asia.

December 31st by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

What Were the Five Most Watched Asia Society Videos in 2012?

Arif Lohar and his playful stage moves met with roars of approval from the audience at Asia Society New York on April 28, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
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What videos from Asia Society did you find most interesting in 2012? A look back at the five most watched videos from Asia Society on YouTube. From music to politics to robotics, our viewers' tastes ran the gamut.

December 28th by Boruo Chen | Comments

Photo of the Day: A Tranquil Place in Myanmar

Boats docked during sunset on Inle Lake in Myanmar on December 13, 2012. (isriya/Flickr)
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Boats docked during sunset on Inle Lake in Myanmar on December 13, 2012. (isriya/Flickr)

December 28th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Asia Blog's Top Five Posts of 2012

Lifestyle
The best Chinese restaurants in America, Oprah eating with her hands, and Obama's trip to Southeast Asia were among the most interesting topics to readers this year.
December 25th by Liz Flora | Comments

Revealed: The Asian 'Global Thinkers' Who Made Foreign Policy's Top 100 List for 2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton (R) chats with Aung San Suu Kyi (C) and her assistant Tin Mar Aung (L) before the Myanmar parliamentarian spoke at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 2012. (Asia Society/Joshua Roberts)
Policy

In 2012, Asia Society hosted several of the global thinkers ranked on the latest annual Foreign Policy list.

November 26th by Liz Flora | Comments

Photos: Close-Up Portraits of a Transforming Myanmar

In Yangon, members of the punk group Rebel Riot rest outside a newsstand with a poster of opposition leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi on July 3, 2012. (Gilles Sabrié)
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French photographer Gilles Sabrié shares his experiences and photographs from a country grappling with unprecedented change.

November 22nd by David Barreda | Comments

Audio: Expert Says Timing of Obama's Myanmar Visit 'Exactly Right'

U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by Aung San Suu Kyi during a stop at her private residence in Yangon on November 19, 2012. (Pete Souza/U.S. Department of State)
Policy

Asked for comment by WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show, Asia Society Vice President of Global Policy Programs Suzanne DiMaggio explains why President Obama's trip to Southeast Asia is the right move at the right time.

November 20th by Boruo Chen | Comments

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