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American edition of "The Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, 1839-42" by William Dalrymple (R), shown here at Asia Society New York in February 2012. (Suzanna Finley/Asia Society)

Book Excerpt: 'The Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, 1839-42'

A cautionary tale of 19th-century imperial hubris that still resonates today. more

Girl Rising: Post-Screening Discussion

Drawing on stories from Afghanistan, Nepal and India, a panel focuses on the importance of educating girls and young women. more

How to Make a Leotini

Asia Society New York offers a step-by-step look at the making of its signature cocktail. more

Stiglitz: Inequality as a Threat to Growth and Stability

Joseph Stiglitz discusses the threat rising inequality poses to stability and growth, and outlines how both China and the U.S. are responding (or not) to that threat, more

Joseph Stiglitz: Inequality and Future Prosperity (Complete)

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz discusses the causes and impacts of income inequality and assesses Asia's rising economies. more

Introducing 'The Artful Recluse'

Melissa Chiu and Adriana Proser share some insights into Asia Society Museum's exhibition of 17th-century Chinese painting and calligraphy. more

Roach: Five Steps China Needs to Maintain Its Economy

Economist Stephen Roach offers five specific recommendations for China's rulers. more

China Short and Long (Complete)

Stephen Roach and Jim Chanos debate whether the Chinese economy is headed for a crash. more

Jason Wu: My Own American Journey

The designer recounts his personal story, from being born in Taiwan 30 years ago to designing two inaugural gowns for U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. more

Collaboration, Not Competition, Between US and Asian Museums

Museum directors and curators foresee more reciprocal relationships between U.S. and Asian museums in the years ahead. more