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The Melt tracks the receding Himalayan glaciers. Red lines indicate the levels of ice in 1921, compared to today. (Asia Society Center on US-China Relations)

The Melt: How Melting Glaciers Threaten Asia

The Himalayan glaciers are melting, putting people, ecology, and landscapes in peril. more

Photo of the Day

People visit the Shwedagon Paya on December 05, 2010 in Yangon, Myanmar. more
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Temporary Marriages in Islam: Fringe Practice or Accepted Custom?

Islamic law allows for "temporary marriages," but are they good for women? more
A member of the Iranian opposition wearing a mask reading "No to Nuclear" attends a protest at the "Place des Nations" on December 6, 2010 in Geneva. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)

Prospects Dim for Iran Nuclear Talks

Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio offers a way to gain traction on engagement with Iran. more
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Charles Armstrong on China and the 'Spoiled Child'

A key revelation to emerge from last week's WikiLeaks dump of US diplomatic cables is that China's attitude towards North Korea is far more nuanced and unpredictable than its official stance suggests. more

Photo of the Day: Ecstatic Troops Greet Obama

US President Barack Obama (C) shakes hands with troops after addressing them at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan December 3, 2010 during a surprise visit for the holidays. more
Romnesh Lamba, Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing Development at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. (Asia Society India Centre)

The Internationalization of the RMB

China's strategy to make the RMB an international reserve currency with convertibility. more
Asia Society Associate Fellow Mira Kamdar

US Agribiz Eyes India

Associate Fellow Mira Kamdar talks about GMO foods in India with WNYC's Leonard Lopate. more