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Thomas Donilon, National Security Advisor to President Obama, speaks at Asia Society in New York on March 11, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

To Be 'All In' on Asia, US Must Manage Crises and Leverage New Opportunities

With confirmation that the United States is serious about its "rebalancing toward Asia," Matt Stumpf offers ideas on how to craft a positive vision for U.S. relations in the region. more
United States National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon at Asia Society New York on March 11, 2013. (Bill Swersey/Asia Society)

Donilon: US Not 'Containing China' or Dictating Terms With Asia Rebalance

Highlights from National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon's appearance at Asia Society in New York on Monday, March 11, 2013. more

What Would You Ask Obama's National Security Advisor? #askasia

On Monday, March 11, at Asia Society in New York, President Barack Obama's National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon will offer the Obama administration’s views on the path ahead for the United States in Asia. He'll also take your questions. more
Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, addresses Asia Society in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2012. (Kaitlin Kerwin/Asia Society)

Commander of US Pacific Forces Underscores US Commitment to Asia

"America is a Pacific power," Admiral Samuel Locklear told Asia Society on December 6, 2012. more
A commencement ceremony in 2008 at Harvard University. (Flickr/ilamont.com)

The Globalization of Higher Education

Peter Gordon outlines the trends and consequences of growing international students across university campuses. more
Former White House Coordinator for APEC Matthew Goodman (L) and Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO William Weldon (R) at Asia Society New York on January 18, 2011.

Video: APEC Leaders Reflect on 2011 Summit Successes

Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon and other APEC leaders discuss the strengths of APEC and the future of the region. more
India's Taj Mahal, visible through the surrounding haze, at sunrise. (Tine Steiss/Flickr)

Asia Must Take Initiative on Climate Change, Regardless of the US

China and India should not wait to follow the U.S. lead in climate change policies. more
Oil and homes. Signal Hill, California. (Evan G/Flickr)

America's Climate Dilemma

Adam Moser says that Asian countries should learn from America's mistakes. more
Mekong Delta, Vietnam. (David Conger, Flickr)

On Climate Change, U.S. Must Set Example for the World

Shen Yamei, assistant research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) says that the Obama administration must increase public awareness of the dangers facing the environment. more
(lewishamdreamer/Flickr)

Understanding the Asian Position on Climate Change

Ravi Narayanan, Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Water Forum, discusses the role of the United States in influencing Asia's approach to climate change. more