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Three Asia Society projects honored in 15th Annual Webby Awards

Lifestyle

The China Boom Project, Homeland Afghanistan and Yoshitomo Nara: Nobody’s Fool were all Official Honorees in the Oscars of the internet.

April 18th by Dan Washburn | Comments

Abdullah Abdullah: 'Current Government in Afghanistan' US's Main Challenge

Abdullah Abdullah. (Shah Marrai/AFP/Getty Images)

Policy

Asia Society Associate Fellow and former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah spoke at the Asia Society in Washington, DC, on Monday, April 11, 2011.

April 15th by Dan Washburn | Comments

New York Times Asks: 'Is Racial or Religious Profiling Ever Justified?'

A man holds a sign against racial profiling during a protest with community and faith leaders from Arizona in front of the White House on July 7, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Lifestyle

Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas debates the topic with author Asra Nomani.

April 15th by Dan Washburn | Comments

Video: Behind the Scenes with Jazz Musician Vijay Iyer

Behind-the-scenes video of the acclaimed musician reveals a longing to connect with his heritage.

April 14th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Carol Cassidy Brings Laotian Silk Weaving to Asia Society New York

Lifestyle

AsiaStore hosts the founder of Lao Textiles, showing off her latest wares.

April 14th by Asia Society | Comments

Orville Schell: 'Tarnished' U.S. Needs to Learn How to Work With a More 'Combative' China

An onlooker holds the US and China flags as US President Barack Obama welcomes Chinese President Hu Jintao during a State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2011. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Policy

The prominent journalist, author and Arthus Ross Director of the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations on China's rigid response to recent protests.

April 13th by Dan Washburn | Comments