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Myanmar: Whose Reforms?
What's next for Myanmar? Young activists assess some of the challenges the country faces in the next phase of the reform process.
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Behind the Scenes: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at Asia Society New York
NEW YORK, February 18, 2011 - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton outlines current US policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan in the inaugural Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Address
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Democracy in India and Pakistan: A 'Contingency' Story
Experts discuss how neighbors such as Pakistan and India have evolved such different political cultures.
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The Roadmap of China's Ascent
Blackstone Group's Antony Leung enumerates several of the factors that have contributed to China's rise.
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Watching the Mighty Cockroach Fall
World events in early 2011 demonstrate the timeless relevance of a Russian children's classic.
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Multimedia: Asia Society Experts Preview Year of the Rabbit
Asia Society experts Simon Tay and Suzanne DiMaggio discuss what the new Lunar Year means for Asia.
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A Bad Beginning for Pakistan in 2011
The killing of Punjab's governor is a setback for democracy, writes Hassan Abbas.
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India to Strengthen Bonds with Neighbors for Regional Stability
India needs to make stronger efforts in building functional relationships with its neighbors for the country and the region.
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The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia
Asia Society 2010 Bernard Schwartz Book Award Winner James C. Scott explains that the hills of Southeast Asia have for centuries been a haven from statehood.
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Slideshow: Obama Tours Asia
In photos, US President Barack Obama tours Asia to improve relations with the region, in November, 2010.
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Musharraf Outlines Election Strategy
Pervez Musharraf addressed US responsibility for Pakistan's instability, the threat of terrorism, and his plans to remedy the situation if he returns to political power.
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