AustralAsia

James Wolfensohn: A Prescription for the 21st Century

In Sydney, former World Bank head urges fellow Australians to recalibrate their outlook toward Asia. more

Paul Keating: The Way the World Will Be

Former Australian Prime Minister responds to James Wolfensohn's address at the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre's Annual Dinner. more

Highlights from Sir James Wolfensohn's talk at the 2012 Asia Society AustralAsia Centre Annual Dinner. (14 min., 3 sec.)

Wolfensohn: Reform Required to Prepare for Future with Asia

Former World Bank President Sir James Wolfensohn looks into the future at Asia Society AustralAsia Centre's Annual Dinner. more

Mr Ronnie Chan, Co-Chair, Asia Society and Chairman, Hang Lung Group

China's economic outlook

Special Asia Society boardroom luncheon briefing with Mr Ronnie C Chan, Co-Chair, Asia Society and Chairman, Hang Lung Group more

His Excellency Dr Thongloun Sisoulith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic with The Hon. Warwick Smith AM, Chairman, NSW & ACT, ANZ

Australia strengthens ties with Laos

Private CEO Luncheon Briefing with H.E. Dr Thongloun Sisoulith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Laos more

Kevin Rudd on Australia's Unique Role in U.S.-China Relations [Gallery/Video]

In a wide-ranging speech, peppered with Mandarin phrases, Australia's FM touched on history and culture as much as contemporary politics to propose a new “rules-based” way for Asia to accommodate Sino-U.S. rivalries. more

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the crowd at Asia Society New York on January 13, 2012. (Asia Society/Bill Swersey)

Rudd: Asia Needs 'Pax Pacifica' as China Rises

Failure to do so could have “profound consequences for the world at large,” says Australian Foreign Minister at Asia Society. more

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard addresses Asialink and Asia Society Australasia Centre on Spetember 28, 2011 in Melbourne.

Australia Turns Focus Toward Asia

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the commissioning of a white paper on Australia in the Asian Century at and Asia Society luncheon. more