Asia Blog

China, Eyeing Mideast Revolts, Halts Even Minor Protests

Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations Orville Schell explains how China's government is dealing with dissent on Feb. 28, 2011 (interview, below).

Policy

With the populist uprisings across the Middle East showing no signs of losing steam as they head into their third month, policy experts are keeping a close eye on China to see if and how the government there chooses to acknowledge the Arab world's political turmoil. So far, all indications seem to be that Beijing intends to keep a tight lid on political dissent.

March 2nd by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Raymond Davis: A 'Disaster' for US-Pakistan Relations

Pakistani police escort arrested US national Raymond Davis (C) to a court in Lahore on Jan. 28, 2011. On Feb. 17 a Pakistan court adjourned until Mar. 14, without ruling whether the CIA employee accused by police of murdering two men qualifies for diplomatic immunity. (Arif Ali/AFP/Getty Images)

Policy

As the Raymond Davis case drags on, a serious and urgent review of US-Pakistan relations is in order—on both sides.

March 2nd by Hassan Abbas | Comments

New US Envoy Heads to Pakistan and Afghanistan

Policy An outline of some of the challenges facing the late Richard Holbrooke's successor.

March 2nd by Stephanie Hoo | Comments

Indians Worldwide Fondly Remember 'Uncle Pai'

Amar Chitra Katha's adaptation of the <em>Bhagavad Gita</em> is one of its perennial best-sellers.

Arts

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MUMBAI, February 28, 2011 - Anant Pai, creator of India's hugely popular Amar Chitra Katha comics, passed away here on February 24, at the age of 81.

March 1st by Purwa Bansod | Comments

Democracy is More Than Just Deposing a Dictator

Military personnel re-enact the scene of the 1986 People Power revolution where civilians showed their support to military personnel who revolted against the Philippine dictator Marcos during the 25th anniversary of the People Power revolution in Manila on February 25, 2011. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)

Policy

The overthrow of a tyrant is probably only the beginning of a series of upheavals and crises

February 25th by Arnel Paciano D. Casanova | Comments

Asia Society Salutes Jafar Panahi, Silenced Iranian Auteur

<i>Offside</i> (2006), directed by Jafar Panahi, screening at Asia Society New York on Feb. 26, 2011. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Arts

Iran's Jafar Panahi is honored with a retrospective at Asia Society New York.

February 24th by Jeff Tompkins | Comments

'Failed Policies' to Blame for Food Shortages, Expert Argues in WSJ

Business

Asia Society Food Security Task Force advisor reiterates his call for more investment in agriculture.

February 23rd by Jeff Tompkins | Comments

Indonesia, Not Iran, Holds Lessons for Egypt

Asia Society Associate Fellow Ann Marie Murphy.

Policy

Since Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak resigned in the face of widespread demonstrations, attention has shifted to what comes next.

February 23rd by Ann Marie Murphy | Comments

Live Webcast: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Asia Society

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will appear live on AsiaSociety.org/Live on Friday, Feb. 18 at 1:00 pm ET. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Policy

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will speak at Asia Society in New York this Friday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. Join the discussion online.

February 15th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

East Meets West: Buddhist Meditation Flourishes at Notorious Alabama Prison

Scene from the documentary <i>Dhamma Brothers</i>, directed by Jenny Phillips (see below).

Lifestyle

At a maximum-security prison outside of Birmingham, Vipassana meditation has been introduced to inmates to dramatic results.

February 15th by Aliya Sabharwal | Comments