Past Events

Drew Gilpin Faust on Higher Education and Creating Sustainable Prosperity

In Mumbai, Harvard University's President explains how the financial crisis affected higher education worldwide.

Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust at Asia Society India Centre

Drew Gilpin Faust: What Do We Want from Higher Education?

In Mumbai, Harvard President argues for humanism and 'the adventure of ideas.'

Aruna Roy speaks on Dissent, Democracy and Movements for Change

Aruna Roy Speaks on Managing Dissent

Aruna Roy discusses the need to change how dissent is perceived and addressed in India.

New Models for Indo-US Cultural Collaboration

A new Asia Society Special Report offers insights and recommendations for increasing arts partnerships between India and the United States.

Manu Joseph on Democracy and Change in India

Manu Joseph on democracy, social movements and the future of legislation in India.

Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith on Rising Asian Nations

Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith speaks about the future of rising Asian nations.

Stephen Smith discusses the need for cooperation with China and India

Stephen Smith Stresses Cooperation with Rising Asian Nations

Australian Defence Minister addresses shared maritime security challenges, the rise of China and Australia's recent decision to allow uranium sales to India.

A Convert's Tale of Exile and Extremism

Deborah Baker recounts how Margaret Marcus of Larchmont became Maryam Jameelah of Lahore, one of the most trenchant voices of Islam's argument with the West.

Asia 21 Fellows Reflect on the Future of Asia's Rise

Asia 21 Fellows reflect on the challenges faced by young leaders in Asia at the 2011 Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit

Understanding the Poor to Help the Poor

The authors of "Poor Economics" explain what measures actually help lift people out of poverty, and how many such efforts are wasted because of a lack of understanding of the poor.