Strategic Challenges

A slideshow captures speakers, panelists, and special guests at an event centered on potential collaboration between the U.S. and China.
Lyonchhen Jigme Y. Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan
Lyonchhen Jigme Y. Thinley argues region must break free of "cultivated fears."
American Ambassador, top aid official agree continued economic development is key to improving ties between U.S. and Pakistan.
Asia Society Executive Vice President Jamie Metzl lays out the case that China is one of the world’s worst state perpetrators of cyber-espionage and malicious computer hacking.
Professor Hugh White
Professor Hugh White argues against a prevailing belief that Australia eventually has to choose between the two great powers.
Lobsang Sangay, newly elected Kalon Tripa (or Prime Minister) of the Tibetan Government in Exile, spoke July 19, 2011, at Asia Society in New York about the new challenges and political responsibilities he inherits from the Dalai Lama.
Taiwan's Information Minister emphasizes the necessity of "equal footing" in cross-strait relations.
Receiving an award from Asia Society Washington Center, the veteran statesman looks back on the "breakthrough moment" in US-China relations.
Hassina Sherjan (L) speaking with Michael Hanna (R) at Asia Society New York
As the U.S. accelerates its withdrawal from Afghanistan, panelists debate whether reconciliation with the Taliban is feasible, or even possible.
Asia Society Washington's annual awards gala featured a conversation between former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations.