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Video: Election Ushers in 'New Model' of Democracy for Pakistan
Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas tells CNN that although Nawaz Sharif won the prime ministership for the third time in his career, the election showed progress in Pakistan's democratic system.
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Thailand's Yingluck Shinawatra Turning From 'Stopgap' to a Lasting Presence
Asia Society Associate Fellow Duncan McCargo says Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been proving the experts wrong with her political savvy and brokering skills.
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Needed for India: Transparency and Accountability, 'Through and With' Democracy
Leading figures from government, industry and the social sector discuss how India can strengthen public accountability and efficiency while meeting the imperatives of growth.
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Asia Society Showcases Visiting Asian Leaders
Asia Society New York hosted Asian officials in conjunction with the September 2012 opening of the United Nations General Assembly.
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China: A 'Shelf Life' for Stability?
A panel of veteran China-watchers assess the country's prospects for reform at a critical juncture in its history.
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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.
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Aruna Roy Speaks on Managing Dissent
Aruna Roy discusses the need to change how dissent is perceived and addressed in India.
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Edward Lee, the first Asian American Mayor of San Francisco
Race as Politics in San Francisco's Mayoral Election
Ed Lee’s historic win in San Francisco’s mayoral election on November 8 highlights the strong political influence of the city’s Asian American electorate.
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Excerpt from: The Unquiet American: Richard Holbrooke in the World
An extraordinary insight into recent and current American foreign and the life of one of it's major players.
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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.
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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.
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