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Hans Michael Jebsen on April 17, 2008. (Asia Society Hong Kong Centre)

Secrets of Longevity

As part of the Asian Families Series, Hong Kong members meet those at the helm of prominent family businesses. more

Indonesia’s Promise

When President Bush arrives in Indonesia today, he’ll find perhaps the most dramatic reversal of fortunes in recent times. more
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Amartya Sen: A More Human Theory of Development

"Silence is a powerful enemy of social justice," cautions the Indian Nobel Laureate in Economics. more
Election campaigning in the 2004 national India elections (Bryce Edwards/Flickr)

India's 2004 Election:What Happened and Why?

Implications for society, the economy and India's foreign policy. more
North Korean Nuclear Reactor Construction Site (Podknox/Flickr)

The North Korean Crisis: A Humanitarian Perspective

Experts analyze the North Korea nuclear crisis. more
New York Times article on terrorism. (Susan NYC/Flickr)

NGOs and Terrorism

Excerpts from a speech delivered by Julia Taft at the Asia Society. more
Soldiers from Task Force Pacemaker provided the comfort items. (Department of Defense)

Reconstructing Afghanistan: Priorities and Challenges

Experts discuss the challenges facing reconstruction in Afghanistan and priorities for the international community’s role in creating a peaceful nation. more
Buddhist temples in Laos at 4:49AM. (mrlob/Flickr)

The Future of Asia's Nature and Culture

A discussion on the impact of development on Asia’s environment and also on Asia’s man-made monuments. more
Photo by (Carol Mitchell/Flickr)

Ashok Khosla: Beyond Public-Private Partnerships

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Jakarta governor candidates Adang Daradjatun and Dani Anwar sit next to Fadloli Muhir. (squid697/Flickr)

Civil Society in Indonesia

A discussion on the role of the civil society in the democratization process in Indonesia. more