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AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on Iran.

Interview: 'Spice Spoon' Blogger Samples Pakistani, Afghan and Iranian Cooking
Toronto-based writer and photographer Shayma Saadat draws on her mixed heritage to cook up an award-winning "food memoir" blog.
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Video: US 'Has to Fix' Middle East Before It Can Credibly Pivot to Asia, Says Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr argues that the Chinese are investing where they think the game is tomorrow — the Middle East.
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Rouhani Victory 'Major Opportunity' for U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio says the U.S. should look to open the door to discussion with Iran's newly elected president.
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The Web Reacts: Earthquake Strikes Iran and Pakistan, Tremors Felt Around Asia
On April 16, 2013, a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, struck southeastern Iran. Asia Society takes a look at the coverage of the news.
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Interview: Food Writer Louisa Shafia Brings 'New Persian Kitchen' Into Every Home
On the eve of Norouz, Louisa Shafia, author of "Lucid Food" and the upcoming "The New Persian Kitchen," shares her insights into Persian food and hospitality.
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To Be 'All In' on Asia, US Must Manage Crises and Leverage New Opportunities
With confirmation that the United States is serious about its "rebalancing toward Asia," Matt Stumpf offers ideas on how to craft a positive vision for U.S. relations in the region.
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Donilon: US Not 'Containing China' or Dictating Terms With Asia Rebalance
Highlights from National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon's appearance at Asia Society in New York on Monday, March 11, 2013.
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Photos: Kurdish Hills and Komodo Dragons All in a Day's Work for Kiwi Photographer
New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple, whose photo was selected as an editor's choice in the National Geographic Photo Contest, discusses his experiences photographing all over the world.
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A 'Shahnameh' for the Digital Age (Complete)
Graphic artist Hamid Rahmanian and translator Ahmad Sadri unveil their lavish new edition of the 11th-century Persian epic.
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Photos: Exquisite 'Shahnameh for the Digital Age' Embodies 1,000 Years of Tradition
In pictures: A stunning new rendition of the Persian national epic encompasses traditional styles dating back hundreds of years.
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