Policy

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

Climate Change: Views from the Vulnerable (Complete)

The leaders of Bangladesh, Kiribati, and the Maldives speak out at the launch of a major new study on the worldwide effects of climate change. more

Burton Levin: 'The Vague Hope' for the Future of Myanmar

Burton Levin, former Ambassador to Myanmar, speaks about the state of affairs in Myanmar and the cautious optimism for life after military rule. more

Bob Carr: Australia's Place in a Global Economy

Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr discusses the strengths of the Australian economy in an address coinciding with the opening of the 67th UN General Assembly. more

Wasserstrom on China Japan Island Dispute

Asia Society Fellow Jeffrey Wasserstrom weighs in on China and Japan's dispute over islands in the East China Sea. more

Aung San Suu Kyi: No Need to 'Cling' to Sanctions

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks out in favor of easing economic sanctions against Myanmar. more

The 'Three Arms of Democracy' and the Rule of Law

Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the critical areas to watch with regard to ongoing reforms in Myanmar. more