Past Events

American, Sri Lankan diplomats assess likelihood of reconciliation in war-ravaged island nation.

A preppy former Paris Review editor contends with multiculturalism, family dynamics, and the 'Mike Tyson of Korean grandmothers.'

Iranian director's harrowing 2000 film 'The Circle' acts as a metaphor for repression.

Panel stresses benefits of collaboration on 100th anniversary of International Womens Day.

Columbia scholar explains charges against Iran's Jafar Panahi, and how social trauma can lead to major cinema.

In early 2011, experts look at India's economic outlook and like what they see.

Panelists assess the Iranian director's predicament in light of ongoing political turmoil in the Middle East.

Jafar Panahi's film finds a striking metaphor for the predicament of the country's women.

Asia Society salutes the directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof at the start of a four-film series.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton restates, clarifies US commitment in Afghanistan.

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