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Complete Text of President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Speech

The U.S. president calls his country a "Pacific Power" — we highlight the portions of his speech related to Asia. more
Philippine President Vows to 'Nurture Democracy'

Benigno Aquino III appearance covers a range of topics from South China Sea disputes to gay marriage in his country. more
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society New York
A Discussion on the Domestic and Foreign Policies of the Philippines

Complete text of the speech by Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society in New York on September 20, 2011. more
President of Mongolia Tsakhia Elbegdorj
Mongolia's President Says Human Rights 'Universal'

Tsakhia Elbegdorj told an Asia Society audience that strong democratic values were not incompatible with Asian ways, economic development or its relations with neighboring giants, Russia and China. more
Deng Xiaoping: The 'Spark' That Lit a Fire

An excerpt from Ezra F. Vogel's new biography relates China's first (renewed) contacts with U.S. in 1979. more
Is This India's Transformative Urban Moment?

Will the urban middle class use the Hazare political moment to return to electoral politics? more
Fu Ying: China as 'Equal Partner' to the West

A top PRC official counters criticism of China's human rights abuses and proffers a hand of 'partnership' to the West. more
Looking Ahead to Japan's Recovery

No matter the disasters, leading experts expect Japan's traditional resilience to come through. more
Two Weeks On, Japan Deals with Nukes, Politics and Costs of Devastation

Experts assess the extent of Japan's devastation. more
The Nature of Happiness

Arthur Brooks says most of our happiness depends on our DNA, the rest is through our life decisions. more
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