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Higher Education Institutions Can Help Program Afterschool and Summer Programs

Colleges and universities provide a multitude of opportunities to help expand the horizons of youth during, after, and beyond school. more
UPS is a worldwide leader in supply-chain management. A UPS truck reflecting a city it serves. Photo credit: John P Sullivan.

Meeting Workforce Needs

Mike Eskew, former chairman and CEO of UPS, outlines why international education is critical to businesses. more

Where in Asia? Take Our Satellite Imagery Test

We've chosen 20 satellite images of interesting landmarks throughout the Asia-Pacific region. How many can you name? more
An Indian office worker walks past wall graffiti made after the 2008 terror attacks near the recent blast site at Opera House in Mumbai on July 14, 2011. (Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images)

Desai: After Mumbai Bombings, Time to 'Stand Up to Fight for Peace'

Asia Society President Vishakha Desai reacts to Wednesday's Mumbai bombings that killed at least 21 and says what it may mean for India-Pakistan peace talks. more
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA's Beijing store (pictured) is its second-largest in the world. (xiaming/Flickr)

In Sweden, a Bold Step in Language Education — But Will it Last?

In Sweden a bold step on Chinese language education came from the top. But will it be sustainable? more
An elderly man looks at portraits of former Chinese communist leaders (L to R) Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and current president Hu Jintao in Ditan Park in Beijing on June 28, 2011. (Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

Mark Twain, William Shakespeare and Jiang Zemin

Asia Society Associate Fellow Jeffrey Wasserstrom searches for meaning in China's handling of recent rumors of former president Jiang Zemin's death. more
Ai Weiwei (Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

Ai Weiwei 'Intensively Dedicating Himself to His Artistic Creation'

The recently freed activist and artist — whose New York photos are currently on display at Asia Society Museum — is reportedly back at work. more
Pheu Thai candidate Yingluck Shinawatra greets supporters in Chiang Rai province on May 22, 2011. Shinawatra and her party went on to win a decisive victory in Thailand's elections on July 3. (Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP/Getty Images)

Yingluck's Win: Potential Crisis or Step Forward for Thai Democracy?

Yingluck Shinawatra's big win could turn into a new crisis rather than being a step forward for Thailand’s fragile democracy. more
A Chinese military band practices inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing before celebrations start for the Chinese Communist Party's 90th anniversary on July 1, 2011. (Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

As CCP Turns 90, Time For 'Backward Glances' and 'Symbolic Gestures'

Asia Society Associate Fellow Jeffrey Wasserstrom chimes in on the Chinese Communist Party's birthday bash. more