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Foreign policy analyst Vali Nasr speaking at Asia Society New York on June 17, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Video: US 'Has to Fix' Middle East Before It Can Credibly Pivot to Asia, Says Vali Nasr

Vali Nasr argues that the Chinese are investing where they think the game is tomorrow — the Middle East. more

Vali Nasr: The Role of the US in the Middle East

Vali Nasr speaks about the interconnectedness of Asia and Middle-East policy, the significance of Iran's new president, and the legacy and responsibility of the US in the Middle-East. more

Vali Nasr: The US and China in the Middle East (Complete)

Vali Nasr assesses U.S. and Chinese priorities in light of the changing political situation in Iran, Syria, and throughout the Middle East. more
An Iranian woman flashes a victory sign as she holds a portrait of moderate presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani during celebrations in downtown Tehran, June 15, 2013. Iran's Interior Minister has said Rouhani won the election with 18.6 million votes, or 50.68 percent of the vote. (Behrouz Mehr/AFP/Getty Images)

Rouhani Victory 'Major Opportunity' for U.S.-Iran Diplomacy

Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio says the U.S. should look to open the door to discussion with Iran's newly elected president. more

The United States, Asia, and Energy Security (Complete)

Experts assess energy sector shifts in Asia and the United States over the next 10 to 30 years. more

Cui Tiankai: A 'New Path of Mutual Respect'

China's Ambassador to the United States heralds a new era in the U.S.-China relationship at Asia Society Washington's 2013 Awards Dinner. more

Thomas Donilon: 'Sustain the Momentum' in Asia Pacific

The former U.S. National Security Advisor accepts the Policy Achievement Award at Asia Society Washington's 2013 Awards Dinner. more

What Will Obama and Xi Talk About in California?

Ouyang Bin shares his thoughts on the upcoming summit between Xi Jinping and President Barack Obama, including the significance of the summit, his expectations for key discussion topics, and public response both within China and globally. more
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaking at the World Economic Forum on East Asia, where she declared her intention to run for president, at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyidaw on June 6, 2013. (Soe Than WIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Aung San Suu Kyi for President in 2015?

Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio parses Aung San Suu Kyi's announcement that she intends to run for president of Myanmar if the country's constitution allows it. more
The Hon Warwick Smith AM, the Hon Julie Bishop and Karen Wood in at the Asia Society lunch in Melbourne

Bishop: Building Economic Diplomacy

Strengthening Australia's economy and leveraging our economic policies to strengthen diplomatic standing more