Governance

What's next for Myanmar? Young activists assess some of the challenges the country faces in the next phase of the reform process.
An extraordinary insight into recent and current American foreign and the life of one of it's major players.
Benigno Aquino III appearance covers a range of topics from South China Sea disputes to gay marriage in his country.
Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society New York
Complete text of the speech by Philippines President Benigno Aquino III at Asia Society in New York on September 20, 2011.
President of Mongolia Tsakhia Elbegdorj
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.
Live at the Asia Society: Asian leaders' public talks on top issues, via webcast.
An excerpt from Ezra F. Vogel's new biography relates China's first (renewed) contacts with U.S. in 1979.
Will the urban middle class use the Hazare political moment to return to electoral politics?
A top PRC official counters criticism of China's human rights abuses and proffers a hand of 'partnership' to the West.
A top PRC official counters criticism of China's human rights abuses and proffers a hand of 'partnership' to the West.
India's ad hoc approach to foreign policy may work, says David Maloney, author and former Canadian High Commissioner to India.