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Leading UN Official Defends International Aid Presence in Burma

Sir John Holmes gave a firsthand account of the UN's discussions with Burmese military leaders and their reluctant acceptance of aid. more
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Praises Relief Effort

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping praised the relief work being carried out in the wake of the devastating earthquake. more
What Mr. Ban Can Do for Burma

The ruling generals say cyclone relief efforts are moving ahead. But reports from aid workers on the ground in Burma tell a different story. more
Hope in Pakistan

The main reason for the new mood in Pakistan is the return of a vibrant democratic process. more
North Korea Extends Its Freedom Overture

Was the New York Philharmonic's visit to North Korea a historic breakthrough? more
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Uneasy Neighbors

A discussion on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. Moderated by Ambassador Richard Holbrooke. more
Ahmed Rashid and Barnett Rubin: A Discussion on Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Asia in the World

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Asia Society. more
Ban Ki-moon: Towards A More Engaged Asia

UN Secretary-General calls his brand of diplomacy "a quiet, painstaking, behind-the-scenes slog." more
Looking East: Iran Will Not Go the Way of North Korea

Iran's response to US pressure over its nuclear program has been to engage in canny regional diplomacy, looking east for allies. more
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