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COVID-19 and the Pacific Islands: Weathering Two Crises

May 14, 2020 — Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd discusses the impact of the coronavirus on Pacific Island nations with Dame Meg Taylor, secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum, and Ralph Regenvanu MP, leader of the opposition in Vanuatu. (1 hr., 2 min.)

This program is part of ASPI's ongoing series on the coronavirus, Asia, and the world. Learn more here.

Asia Outlook 2024: The Year Ahead
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Asia Outlook 2024: The Year Ahead

Bates Gill, Sidney Jones, Paul Sheard, and Bobby Ghosh discuss trends, events, and leaders in Asia to watch in 2024.
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Storytelling: Noh, Films, and AI
Arts
 /  Japan

Storytelling: Noh, Films, and AI

Soraya Umewaka delves into storytelling through Noh theater history, documentary filmmaking, social media story consumption, and recent AI trends.
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The Complex Domestic Politics of U.S.-China Relations
Policy
 /  New York

The Complex Domestic Politics of U.S.-China Relations

Evan Medeiros, Elizabeth Economy, Liza Tobin, and Bates Gill assess the impact of internal affairs on the rivalry between the two major superpowers.
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The Ballot and Beyond: South Asia in 2024
Policy
 /  New York

The Ballot and Beyond: South Asia in 2024

C. Raja Mohan, Nasim Zehra, Sreeradha Datta, and Farwa Aamer discuss the region’s 2024 election landscape, exploring challenges and opportunities in each country and providing insights into the global implications.
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Advancing Global Health Equity and Harmonization
Policy
 /  New York

Advancing Global Health Equity and Harmonization

Cure4Cancer is an international movement that aims to break down barriers and accelerate the development and access to life-saving treatments globally. 
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Expanding Global Health Equity in Clinical Trial Access and Participation
Policy
 /  New York

Expanding Global Health Equity in Clinical Trial Access and Participation

An expert panel discusses ways of making clinical trials more accessible to patients.
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Promoting Patient-Centric Cancer Clinical Trials
Policy
 /  New York

Promoting Patient-Centric Cancer Clinical Trials

Beneficiaries talk about their personal experiences and the importance of clinical trials in creating precision medicines for cancer.
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International Regulatory Harmonization and Collaboration for Accelerating Cancer Cures
Policy
 /  New York

International Regulatory Harmonization and Collaboration for Accelerating Cancer Cures

An expert panel discusses the importance of expediting the delivery of medications to patients across the globe.
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Ambassadors’ Circle with the Australian Ambassador
Current Affairs
 /  Japan

Ambassadors’ Circle with the Australian Ambassador

Justin Hayhurst explains the framework for Australia’s foreign policy and discusses Australia’s relationship with Japan, the United States, China, as well as the other countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Telling the Stories of Tibetans in Exile: Far From the Rooftop of the World
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Telling the Stories of Tibetans in Exile: Far From the Rooftop of the World

Amy Yee discusses with Tsewang Rigzin her book that explores how everyday Tibetans living abroad manage to maintain their identity and preserve their culture despite the challenges of exile and forced migration.
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Hiroshi Sugimoto: On Photography and Japanese Art
Arts
 /  New York

Hiroshi Sugimoto: On Photography and Japanese Art

The multi-disciplinary artist speaks with Yasufumi Nakamori about his artistic practice.
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Interview With H.E. Kais Darragi, Ambassador of Tunisia to the Republic of Korea
Current Affairs
 /  Korea

Interview With H.E. Kais Darragi, Ambassador of Tunisia to the Republic of Korea

The Tunisian top diplomat shares hidden gems and diplomatic wisdom inspiring young minds in global affairs.
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