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 /  New York

How Technology Will Transform Intercity Travel

NEW YORK, September 14, 2017 — In a keynote speech delivered during the Imagine:2060 symposium at Asia Society, Judith Rodin, president emerita of the Rockefeller Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania, describes how advancements in rail travel will transform commerce and economics. (2 min., 3 sec.)

Behind the Scenes: 'Tibetan Book of the Dead/LIVE'
Arts

Behind the Scenes: 'Tibetan Book of the Dead/LIVE'

Two of its creators describe this multi-media work-in-progress, a Soul of Asia program that combines recitation, music, and digital imagery to illuminate the classic Buddhist text.
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John Howard on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Policy
 /  Australia

John Howard on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Australian Prime Minister John Howard discusses Australia and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in 2007.
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Global Education in American Schools
Education
 /  New York

Global Education in American Schools

Joel Klein, Robert Hormats, Orville Schell and Gaston Caperton discuss what it will take to bring U.S. schools into the 21st century.
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The Role of Foreign Universities in China
Education
 /  Hong Kong

The Role of Foreign Universities in China

Professor Richard Levin explores the role of foreign universities in helping China overcome hindrances to progress.
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Regional Perspectives on North Korea
Policy
 /  Northern California

Regional Perspectives on North Korea

Panelists Kim Sang-han, Christopher Sigur, Hitoshi Tanaka, and Xiyu Yang examine North Korea's emergence as a nuclear state and its potential for denuclearization.
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William Perry on North Korea
Policy
 /  Northern California

William Perry on North Korea

William Perry, N. Bruce Pickering, and Dr. Robert Scalapino share their views on what has happened in North Korea in recent years and how the U.S. and its allies can best respond.
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Henry Kissinger on U.S. - China Relations
Policy
 /  New York

Henry Kissinger on U.S. - China Relations

Henry Kissinger speaks with Orville Schell about U.S.- China relations during his two terms as National Security Advisor.
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Edward Luce: Strange Rise of Modern India
Policy
 /  New York

Edward Luce: Strange Rise of Modern India

Author Edward Luce discusses his book, 'In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India', in which he examines the complexities of Indian society and the surprises he encountered while writing the book.
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Asia 21 Summit: Korea 2006
Current Affairs

Asia 21 Summit: Korea 2006

Young leaders from the Asian-Pacific region gather in Seoul to discuss the challenges and choices facing the region in the next century.
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In Concert: Hsaing Waing Ensemble with Kyaw Kyaw Naing
Arts
 /  New York

In Concert: Hsaing Waing Ensemble with Kyaw Kyaw Naing

Music highlights: Kyaw Kyaw Naing joins the Hsaing Waing Ensemble for a 2003 performance of traditional Burmese music.
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Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd: In What Language?
Arts
 /  New York

Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd: In What Language?

Highlights from the song cycle by composer Vijay Iyer and librettist Mike Ladd.
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Music and Dance of Burma (Highlights)
Arts
 /  New York

Music and Dance of Burma (Highlights)

From 2003: High points from Asia Society's evening of traditional Burmese music and dance.
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