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Author Gurcharan Das

Das Take Cues from Indian Epic in Search For Dharma

In his new book, the author applies Dharma to the worlds of politics and business. more
70 percent of Sudan's oil product from the past decade was exported to China.

In Africa, China Hedges Its Bets

Mindful of its energy supply, China stays pragmatic about a potential breakaway state in southern Sudan. more
Countdown to Zero panelists speaking in Washington, DC on July 30, 2010. (Szuhan Chen)

'Countdown to Zero' Renews Attention on Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Experts on nuclear weapons tell DC audience that it's time for a new framework for approaching arms control. more

Asia Society Washington 2009-2010 Events

A comprehensive listing of the year's events in five categories. more
Isobel Coleman speaking in Washington, DC on July 27, 2010. (Linda Cook/Asia Society Washington Center)

Paradise Beneath Her Feet: Women Transforming Islamic Societies

CFR scholar Isobel Coleman posits a way forward for women in traditional, patriarchal cultures. more
United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy.

Investing in the Future of U.S.-India Defense Relations

Transcript of Michele Flournoy's Speech at Asia Society Washington more
US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy (L) speaks on June 15, 2010 as US Army Gen. David Petraeus looks on during a hearing of the US Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images)

For the US, A Strategic Partner in Asia

Top Pentagon official praises India for its supporting role in Afghanistan and beyond. more
Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses concerns about Chinese military ambition at the Asia Society Washington Awards Dinner on June 9, 2010. (1 min., 55 sec.)

Admiral Mullen Talks Tough on China

Adm. Mike Mullen says China must do more on North Korea and work better with the US. more
Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the Asia Society Washington Awards Dinner on June 9, 2010.

Adm. Mullen's Speech at the 2010 Asia Society Washington's Annual Dinner

The official transcript of Admiral Mullen's speech on China and the military to Asia Society's Washington Annual Dinner. more
L to R: Sri Lankan Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya, Governor Ajith Cabraal, and Asia Society Washington Executive Director Jack Garrity in Washington, DC on May 19, 2010.

From Sri Lanka, An Optimistic Outlook

Tourism and infrastructure are two major priorities, according to the country's top banking official. more