Policy

Thein Sein: Toward a Viable Democracy (Complete)

Myanmar President Thein Sein expresses his commitment to democratic reform and a "harmonious society." more
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in New York on September 26, 2012. (Elsa Ruiz)

Gallery: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at Asia Society New York

In photos: Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra visits Asia Society New York. more

Muslim Sensitivities and 'a Deeper Debate'

Pakistan's Foreign Minister addresses the riots that broke out in Pakistan a week earlier over an anti-Islam YouTube video. more

Drones: 'Illegal, Unlawful and Counterproductive'

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar lays out the Pakistani objections to American drone strikes in her country. more

Hina Rabbani Khar: Pakistan's Perspective (Complete)

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar assesses key issues such as trade liberalization with India, U.S. drone strikes, and relations with Afghanistan. more

Shinawatra: Open Sea Lanes and Strategic Relationships

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stresses Thailand's commitment to defusing tensions in the South China Sea and helping Myanmar. more

Shinawatra: Building Trust in Asia-Pacific (Complete)

Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, offers her views on key challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region, including tensions in the South China Sea and Myanmar's opening. more

Climate Change: 'We Cannot Afford to Lose Heart'

President Jose Maria Figueres, President Mohamed Waheed, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina discuss the enormous impact of global warming on developing nations. more

Climate Vulnerability: Panel Discussion (Complete)

Following the launch of a major new report on climate change, experts from the World Bank, DARA and other organizations assess its findings. more
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr in New York City on September 24, 2012. (Brian Stanton)

Gallery: Australian Foreign Minister Speaks at the Economic Club of N.Y.

A photo gallery of Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr speaking at the Pierre Hotel, co-hosted by the Economic Club of New York and the Asia Society. more