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Airpirt evacuations Cambodia and Afghanistan

Don’t Let History Repeat Itself: A Message of Solidarity From the Asia 21 Cambodia Chapter

State of Asia: A Survey on Asia's Changing Landscape

A project led by Asia Society's 2018 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders

Tenzin Topden
Asia 21 Philippines Chapter Responds to COVID-19

Asia 21 Philippines Chapter Responds to COVID-19

Natalie Ching Jorge
3D medical animation still shot showing the structure of a coronavirus

Asia 21 Young Leaders Take on COVID-19 

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Asia 21 group photo
Special Event

Asia 21 Young Leaders Class of 2019 Gathers in San Francisco Bay Area

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What is Asia 21?
2018 Action Lab

Asia 21 Action Lab - Manila, Philippines 

2017 Action Lab

Asia 21 Action Lab - Chiang Mai, Thailand

Don’t Let History Repeat Itself: A Message of Solidarity From the Asia 21 Cambodia Chapter

A project led by Asia Society's 2018 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders

Asia 21 Philippines Chapter Responds to COVID-19

Asia 21 Young Leaders Take on COVID-19 

Special Event

Asia 21 Young Leaders Class of 2019 Gathers in San Francisco Bay Area

Asia 21 Action Lab - Manila, Philippines 

Asia 21 Action Lab - Chiang Mai, Thailand

LATEST COMMENTARY

  • North Korean women in 2010
    article

    Don’t Leave North Koreans in the Dark: South Korea’s Misguided Ban on Sending Information Across the Border

    Asia 21 Young Leader Jieun Baek writes on the South Korean government's recent decision to prohibit the sending of media and other materials into North Korea.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi
    article

    Myanmar Still Loves Aung San Suu Kyi, but Not for the Reasons You Think

    Asia 21 Young Leader Min Zin writes on Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) party's victory in the just-concluded national elections in Myanmar.
  • Sylvia Kim
    article

    How To Be an Impact-Driven VC: 3 Lessons from a Human Rights Lawyer Turned VC

    Asia 21 Young Leader Sylvia Kim writes on her journey from human rights to impact-driven venture capital.
  • Zero_Taiwan COVID
    interview
     /  Asia Society Policy Institute

    Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Taiwan

    Daniel Russel interviews Bi-khim Hsiao on the impact of the pandemic on Taiwan.
  • Shahnaz - Woman and solar panel Rajasthan - Knut Erik Helle - Flickr
    series
     /  Australia

    Sustainable Investing After COVID: What’s Next for Asia?

    by Durreen Shahnaz, Founder and CEO, Impact Investment Exchange
  • Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa walks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12, 2018 in New Delhi, India.
    article

    The Long Wait for Justice: On the Chronic Failures of Criminal Justice in Sri Lanka

    With the governing party securing a parliamentary majority in the recent Sri Lankan elections, we will likely see an ushering of "sweeping and regressive constitutional and legislative reforms," writes Asia 21 Young Leader Bhavani Fonseka.
  • Solar powers in China

    Asia Inside Out Podcast: China's Response to Climate Change

    Former Obama administration official and energy expert David Sandalow joins ASPI’s Thom Woodroofe to discuss the latest climate data from China, the big decisions facing Beijing, and future possibilities for U.S.-China climate cooperation.

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Alyssa Ayres named the Elliott School of International Affair's Next Dean

George Washington University appoints Asia 21 Young Leader Alyssa Ayres ('06) as the first permanent female dean of the Elliott School of International Affair.
Shiori Ito in court on December 18, 2019

Shiori Ito Named to 2020 TIME100 List

Time Magazine names Asia 21 Young Leader Shiori Ito as one of the 100 most influential people of 2020.
Bi-khim Hsiao

Bi-khim Hsiao Appointed Taiwan's Representative to U.S.

Asia 21 Young Leader Bi-khim Hsiao from the class of 2006 is named Taiwan's new representative to the U.S.
Nighat Dad

Nighat Dad Joins Facebook Oversight Board

Asia 21 Young Leader Nighat Dad is named a member of Facebook's new Oversight Board.
Rebecca Heller, Henry Motte-Muñoz, Cherrie Atilano, and Pradip Pariyar

Four Asia 21 Young Leaders Named 2020 WEF Young Global Leaders

The World Economic Forum's 2020 class of Young Global Leaders includes four Asia 21 Young Leaders.
Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand

Mitchell Pham and Nikora Ngaropo Join New Zealand's First Digital Council

Asia 21 Young Leaders Mitchell Pham ('08) and Nikora Ngaropo ('19) join New Zealand's first Digital Council.
Shiori Ito in court

Shiori Ito Wins Damages in High-Profile #MeToo Lawsuit in Japan

Asia 21 Young Leader Shiori Ito ('19), symbol of Japan's Me Too movement, wins rape lawsuit damages.
Dragon Tales Podcast

Dragon Tales: Namgay Zam Launches Bhutan's First Podcast on Spotify

Asia 21 Young Leader Namgay Zam ('18) launches Bhutan's first podcast on Spotify.
1971: A People’s History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India

Anam Zakaria Publishes Third Book, "1971: A People’s History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India"

Asia 21 Young Leader Anam Zakaria ('18) publishes her third book, "1971: A People’s History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India."

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After the Pandemic, Charting a Path for a 'Green Recovery'
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Asia 21 Virtual Summit — After the Pandemic, Charting the Path for a 'Green Recovery'

Following opening remarks from Kevin Rudd, Arnel Casanova, Rashneh Pardiwala, and Gita Syahrani discuss how to ensure that the recovery from the current economic downturn proceeds in a more climate-friendly direction.
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Asia 21 Virtual Summit — Leadership in Times of Crisis: Lessons in Resilience

Bi-khim Hsiao and Omar Ishrak discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of strong leadership.
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Asia 21 Virtual Summit — After the Pandemic: Adapting to Changes in Education

Following remarks by Sal Khan, Clarissa Isabelle Delgado and Wenchi Yu discuss how educational institutions can adapt to the broad shift to online learning caused by COVID-19.
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Asia 21 Virtual Summit — Leadership and Culture: Leading Through a Crisis

Ken Wilcox shares his personal leadership journey and the lessons he learned along the way.
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Ernestine Fu, Alistair Thornton, Alex Moazed, and Bing Chen
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Asia 21 Summit: The Rise of the Two Internets and The Great Firewall (Complete)

Alex Moazed, Bing Chen, Alistair Thornton, and Ernestine Fu discuss parallel "internets" powered by China and the United States and the enduring strength of Chinese-style internet censorship.
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Cricket Star Sana Mir Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

Mir dedicated her award to a younger generation and those leading the fight against climate change.
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What Is Asia 21?

An inside look at the Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative.
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Highlights From the 2018 Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit in Manila

Over 90 young leaders from across Asia gathered in Manila for discussion, networking, and activities. Here are the highlights.
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Caroline Kennedy, Eugene Yi, Kanae Doi, Arnel Casanova, and Bernise Ang at Asia Society Japan Center.
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 /  Japan

Asia 21 Young Leaders on the Future of the Asia Pacific (Complete)

Caroline Kennedy moderates a discussion including four Asia 21 Young Leaders on the next generation of public service.
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Asia 21 Action Lab Incubator

Asia 21 Fellows learn how to accelerate growth and the impact of their businesses at the Action Lab.
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Asia 21: Responding to the Nepal Earthquake
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Asia 21: Responding to the Nepal Earthquake

Mun Ching Yap and Rabi Karmacharya discuss their collaboration after the 2015 Nepal Earthquake during the 10th anniversary summit of the Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative.
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India Pakistan Peace Rickshaw

The India Pakistan Peace Rickshaw project fosters better understanding between the two nations through traveling rickshaws in Karachi decorated with messages of peace and friendship.
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  • APA Drivers for Diversity — Class of 2022
    Arts
     /  New York

    APA Drivers for Diversity — Class of 2022

    Bing Chen hosts Asia Society’s first-ever awards night for the outstanding Asian Pacific Americans in the workplace.
    Watch Now
  • Decoding the Economic and Political Crisis in Sri Lanka
    Current Affairs
     /  India

    Decoding the Economic and Political Crisis in Sri Lanka

    An expert panel probes into the nuances and reasons for one of Sri Lanka's harshest financial crises in history.
    Watch Now
  • A Tribute to the Legacy and Vision of Lily Amir Arjomand and Kanoon
    Arts
     /  New York

    A Tribute to the Legacy and Vision of Lily Amir Arjomand and Kanoon

    Lily Amir Arojmand, the founder of the Iranian cultural initiative known as Kanoon, discusses the impact and legacy of her work with Docunight founder Ahmad Kiarostami.
    Watch Now
  • Documentary Iran: Ahmad Kiarostami and Godfrey Cheshire
    Arts
     /  New York

    Documentary Iran: Ahmad Kiarostami and Godfrey Cheshire

    Docunight founder Ahmad Kiarostami appeared in conversation with film critic Godfrey Cheshire to discuss the importance of Iranian documentary film.
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  • Asian Women Empowered: Innovators in Investment and Finance
    Business
     /  Southern California

    Asian Women Empowered: Innovators in Investment and Finance (Part 2)

    Kathy Matsui and Sylvia Kim talk about gender equality and innovation in the workplace.
    Watch Now
  • Omaid Sharifi Accepts Inaugural Sheeran Prize
    Current Affairs
     /  New York

    Omaid Sharifi Accepts Inaugural Sheeran Prize

    The Afghan artist and Asia 21 Young Leader was honored for helping 54 artists escape Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.
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LATEST COMMENTARY

  • North Korean women in 2010
    article

    Don’t Leave North Koreans in the Dark: South Korea’s Misguided Ban on Sending Information Across the Border

    Asia 21 Young Leader Jieun Baek writes on the South Korean government's recent decision to prohibit the sending of media and other materials into North Korea.
  • Aung San Suu Kyi
    article

    Myanmar Still Loves Aung San Suu Kyi, but Not for the Reasons You Think

    Asia 21 Young Leader Min Zin writes on Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) party's victory in the just-concluded national elections in Myanmar.
  • Sylvia Kim
    article

    How To Be an Impact-Driven VC: 3 Lessons from a Human Rights Lawyer Turned VC

    Asia 21 Young Leader Sylvia Kim writes on her journey from human rights to impact-driven venture capital.
  • Zero_Taiwan COVID
    interview
     /  Asia Society Policy Institute

    Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Taiwan

    Daniel Russel interviews Bi-khim Hsiao on the impact of the pandemic on Taiwan.
  • Shahnaz - Woman and solar panel Rajasthan - Knut Erik Helle - Flickr
    series
     /  Australia

    Sustainable Investing After COVID: What’s Next for Asia?

    by Durreen Shahnaz, Founder and CEO, Impact Investment Exchange
  • Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa walks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12, 2018 in New Delhi, India.
    article

    The Long Wait for Justice: On the Chronic Failures of Criminal Justice in Sri Lanka

    With the governing party securing a parliamentary majority in the recent Sri Lankan elections, we will likely see an ushering of "sweeping and regressive constitutional and legislative reforms," writes Asia 21 Young Leader Bhavani Fonseka.
  • Solar powers in China

    Asia Inside Out Podcast: China's Response to Climate Change

    Former Obama administration official and energy expert David Sandalow joins ASPI’s Thom Woodroofe to discuss the latest climate data from China, the big decisions facing Beijing, and future possibilities for U.S.-China climate cooperation.

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