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13 Predictions for Asia in 2013
Asia Society's Tom Nagorski offers his predictions on Asia for the year to come, but says he'd "be surprised if any of them came true."
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Hamid Dabashi: Humanism and Homelands
Highlights from Hamid Dabashi's overview of the Persian literary/poetic tradition.
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The World of Persian Literary Humanism (Complete)
Hamid Dabashi on his new book, which ranges across 1400 years of Persian literary culture.
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Interview: Hamid Dabashi Navigates 1400 Years of Persian Literary Tradition
Columbia University scholar discusses the theories of "literary humanism" advanced in his new book.
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We Asked Our Experts: What Does Obama's Re-Election Mean for Asia?
How is a second term for the Obama administration likely to affect relations with China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan — to name just some of the Asian nations that have featured most prominently in recent headlines?
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Pakistan FM Khar 'Embarrassed' By Riots, But Calls for Understanding
"We do not condone violence," Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said Thursday at Asia Society in New York. "That is not what Islam teaches us."
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Slideshow: What's On the Ramadan Iftar Menu in Asia?
During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with Iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.
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Photo of the Day: A Moment of Pause in Post-Earthquake Iran
A man squats in the wreckage of his home in Baje-Baj, Iran after twin earthquakes hit the country's northwestern region on August 11, 2012. (Atta Kenare/Getty Images)
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Gallery: Kimia Ferdowsi Kline Gets Back to the Garden in 'Chahar Baagh' Paintings
Inspired by a recent stay in India, Iranian-American artist Kimia Ferdowsi Kline unveils her Mughal garden paintings this week in Nashville, TN.
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Experts: Self-Critical Pentagon Report Demonstrates Limits of Military Action
Asia Society experts reflect on the draft Pentagon report outlining key lessons from a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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