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Video: Mohammad Khazaee, Thomas Pickering Discuss Future of US-Iran Relations
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering discuss Iran’s nuclear program, Syria, Afghanistan, and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
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A Former US Ambassador's Advice on How to Work With Pakistan
Cameron Munter, U.S. envoy to Pakistan from 2010-12, says, "Now is not the time to turn away from Pakistan, despite the frustrations of recent years."
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Photo of the Day: Music from Kabul Reaches America
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music visited the U.S. Department of State to perform traditional Afghan music on February 4, 2013. (U.S. Dept of State: South and Central Asia/ Flickr)
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Five Ways John Kerry Can Transform US Foreign Policy Toward Asia
As John Kerry begins his first week as U.S. Secretary of State, he faces numerous opportunities to reshape American foreign policy in Asia.
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Photo of the Day: Vibrant Strands of Spun Thread in Pakistan
An Afghan refugee smoothes down a row of spun thread in Pakistan on January 31, 2013. (U.S. Embassy Pakistan/Flickr)
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Accuses India of 'Warmongering'
Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar told an audience at Asia Society that despite tough talk from India this week, Pakistan remains committed to dialogue with the country to find "peacefully coexist."
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Khar on Pakistan's 'Democratic Journey' (Complete)
Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar discusses the implications of the 2014 military withdrawal in Afghanistan and what it means for Pakistan's ongoing struggle with extremism.
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Pakistan's Moment is Near — but Will Anyone Care?
Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas says Pakistan's election slated for later this year is crucial for the country's progress, though many in Pakistan are skeptical.
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Pakistan Needs to Address Own Problems Before it Focuses on Region
With violent extremism plunging the country to new lows, Pakistan needs to focus all its energies on a multi-dimensional counter-extremism strategy at home, writes M. Bilal Lakhani.
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Asia Blog's Top Five Posts of 2012
The best Chinese restaurants in America, Oprah eating with her hands, and Obama's trip to Southeast Asia were among the most interesting topics to readers this year.
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