A man in South Korea watches a North Korean missile launch

People watch a TV showing a file image of a North Korean missile launch at the Seoul Railway Station on October 02, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Asia Inside Out Podcast: President Trump's Twin Nuclear Dilemmas

James Acton talks to Lindsey Ford about the nuclear programs of Iran and North Korea and what the Trump administration can do about them.

October 21st by Anubhav Gupta

Afghanistan's Transformation Through the Eyes of Its Young Leaders

Afghan children play on the outskirts of Jalalabad

Current Affairs

Policy

In Afghanistan, an entire generation has been shaped by war. With the U.S. hinting at departure, Afghans reflect on how their country has changed since the October 2001 invasion.

October 7th by Matt Schiavenza

As the Trade Dispute Ratchets Up, the Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

Current Affairs

At a briefing at Asia Society New York, ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler, one of the world’s most experienced and respected trade negotiators, discussed the current state of play in the U.S-China trade negotiations.

September 5th by Abby Seiff

A Brave New World in Kashmir?

Current Affairs

For the first time in years, all eyes are on Kashmir. What do India’s actions mean for Jammu and Kashmir and its people? And what does Narendra Modi hope to accomplish?

August 27th by Anubhav Gupta

Hong Kong Legislator: 'All Hong Kong's People Want Is Democracy'

Hong Kong protesters occupied the territory's airport

Current Affairs

Alvin Yeung and Dennis Kwok discussed Hong Kong's protests and described how the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework is fraying.

August 15th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia Inside Out Podcast: India's Middle East Tilt

Policy

In the latest episode, Anubhav Gupta speaks to C Raja Mohan about India's growing ties with the Middle East.

August 8th by Anubhav Gupta

China and California: A Transpacific Experiment

Chinese Real Estate Investments in the United States have grown this century.

Business

Current Affairs

An interview with journalist Matt Sheehan, whose new book probes the relationship between China and America's largest state.

August 5th by Matt Schiavenza

Pakistan's Leader Comes to Washington

Pakistani Prime Minister shakes U.S. President Donald Trump's hand.

Current Affairs

President Trump's curious statement about Kashmir negotiations aside, Imran Khan's visit to the United States could have consequences for Afghanistan, writes Hassan Abbas.

July 23rd by Matt Schiavenza

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Key Takeaways From President Trump's Trip to Asia

President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Policy

Asia Society Policy Institute leaders Kevin Rudd, Wendy Cutler, and Daniel Russel discuss President Trump's trip to the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, as well as his surprise meeting with Kim Jong Un.

July 2nd by Matt Schiavenza