U.S.-Asia

On Monday, December 17, at 5 p.m. ET, Asia Society will launch its Asia: Beyond the Headlines discussion series with U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, George Stephanopoulos, of ABC News, and Asia Society's own Orville Schell. more

At a report launch event today, panelists stressed that the opportunity now exists to implement a long-term, integrated U.S. strategy for the region. more

With the end of the Afghanistan conflict, the Obama administration has a window of opportunity not seen since the end of the Cold War to refocus its strategy in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the other countries of South Asia. more

Simply connecting the countries of South Asia with each other and their neighbors may not be enough, says a new Asia Society report. more

"Unlike the early 1990s, the United States should not and will not leave Afghanistan to its neighbors alone," writes Alexander Evans, who calls for a long-term, regional strategy for the embattled country. more

Complete text of Admiral Locklear's remarks delivered in Washington, DC on December 6, 2012. more

"America is a Pacific power," Admiral Samuel Locklear told Asia Society on December 6, 2012. more

Western analysts are premature in forecasting worst-case scenarios, argues Hassan Abbas. more