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Democracy is More Than Just Deposing a Dictator

Military personnel re-enact the scene of the 1986 People Power revolution where civilians showed their support to military personnel who revolted against the Philippine dictator Marcos during the 25th anniversary of the People Power revolution in Manila on February 25, 2011. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)
Policy

The overthrow of a tyrant is probably only the beginning of a series of upheavals and crises

February 25th by Arnel Paciano D. Casanova | Comments

Asia Society Salutes Jafar Panahi, Silenced Iranian Auteur

<i>Offside</i> (2006), directed by Jafar Panahi, screening at Asia Society New York on Feb. 26, 2011. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Arts

Iran's Jafar Panahi is honored with a retrospective at Asia Society New York. 

February 24th by Jeff Tompkins | Comments

'Failed Policies' to Blame for Food Shortages, Expert Argues in WSJ

Business

Asia Society Food Security Task Force advisor reiterates his call for more investment in agriculture.

February 23rd by Jeff Tompkins | Comments

Indonesia, Not Iran, Holds Lessons for Egypt

Asia Society Associate Fellow Ann Marie Murphy.
Policy

Since Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak resigned in the face of widespread demonstrations, attention has shifted to what comes next.

February 23rd by Ann Marie Murphy | Comments

Live Webcast: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Asia Society

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will appear live on AsiaSociety.org/Live on Friday, Feb. 18 at 1:00 pm ET. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Policy

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will speak at Asia Society in New York this Friday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. Join the discussion online.

February 15th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

East Meets West: Buddhist Meditation Flourishes at Notorious Alabama Prison

Scene from the documentary <i>Dhamma Brothers</i>, directed by Jenny Phillips (see below).
Lifestyle

At a maximum-security prison outside of Birmingham, Vipassana meditation has been introduced to inmates to dramatic results.

February 15th by Aliya Sabharwal | Comments

Egypt's Revolt, Part II: A Role Model in India?

Policy

In light of the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia and Egypt, pundits across India are questioning whether similar protests can happen in India, where statistics of growth rate, inflation, and unemployment bear similarities.

February 14th by Purwa Bansod | Comments

Egypt's Revolt: The Indonesia Analogy

Policy

Since Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned in the face of widespread demonstrations, attention has shifted to what comes next.

February 14th by Ann Marie Murphy | Comments

New Film 'Dhobi Ghat' Has Mumbaikars Buzzing

Poster art for Kiran Rao's <i>Dhobi Ghat</i> (2011).
Arts

A new film has Mumbaikars buzzing about the way they're portrayed onscreen.

February 11th by Purwa Bansod | Comments

Five Books to Pick Up If You're Headed to China

Evan Osnos at Asia Society New York. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)
Lifestyle

Planning a trip to China? New Yorker correspondent and Asia Society award winner Evan Osnos recommends the best five books for the discerning traveler—from our friends at The Browser.

February 10th by Stephanie Hoo | Comments

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