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Art and Satire in Iran

Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, and Ramsey Clark discuss Iran's Ardeshir Mohassess and his art. more
Kathmandu, April, 10, 2008 - As the country goes to the polls, Nepalese men queue to cast their ballots while a soldier patrols the streets. (PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Nepal Beyond the Elections

Ian Martin, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Nepal shares his experience heading the United Nations Mission. more
The Man Who Loved China (HarperCollins, 2008) by Simon Winchester.

Simon Winchester on 'The Man Who Loved China'

The Western world's preeminent Chinese scholar of the 20th century was an eccentric genius, adventurer, and nudist. more
Fixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding a Fractured World

How to Fix Failed States

How an integrated state-building approach can put struggling countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, Kosovo, and Nepal on the road to success. more
China's Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation by David Shambaugh (University of California Press, 2008)

How China's Communist Party Endures

David Shambaugh on his new book, China's Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation. Listen to the audio discussion. more
Anson Chan (Azadeh Fartash/Asia Society)

Does Hong Kong Have a Democratic Future?

What form of democracy will Hong Kong’s future bring? A genuine democracy reflective of the people's will, or rather some form of "managed democracy?" more
Left to right: Scott Malcomson, Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt, Victor Gao, Harry Broadman (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

China's Africa Strategy

In its effort to secure oil and other resources, China has set its sights on Africa. more

Hao Jiang Tian: 'My Wild Ride from Mao to the Met'

Chinese opera star Hao Jiang Tian speaks (and sings) to a sell-out crowd. Watch the video now. more
Parag Khanna's The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order and William H. Overholt's Asia, America, and the Transformation of Geopolitics.

Asia's Rise, America's Demise?

The growing influence of China, India, and other Asian nations raises a number of questions regarding the US's role in an ever-changing geopolitical environment. more
Alexandra Harney at the Asia Society on April 28, 2008. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Product Safety: Understanding the 'Made in China' Brand

Experts discuss China's product safety and sourcing problems. more