Category: Current Affairs
A man mourns the death of his relative at a graveyard in Kandahar on October 16, 2021, a day after 41 people were killed and scores were injured in a suicide bomb attack claimed by the Islamic State group in a Shiite mosque in Kandahar. (Javed Tanveer/AFP/Getty Images)
Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the Crisis in Afghanistan
The end of U.S. occupation in Afghanistan has raised a number of critical questions, about the humanitarian consequences of the war, the stability of the region, and what life under Taliban rule may look like.
Dennis Ross and Karim Sadjadpour talk about new leaders in Israel and Iran while Meghan O'Sullivan assesses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Los Angeles Beijing Bureau Chief Alice Su discusses the state of journalism in China, the specific challenges she faced as she reported stories in 2020, and more.
The New York City mayoral candidate speaks with Asia Society's Kevin Rudd about his upbringing as the son of Taiwanese immigrants and why the last 15 months have been so disastrous for Asian Americans.
In an interview with Asia Blog, Lim talks about using his platform to create change — and what more the fashion industry can be doing to fight anti-Asian hate.
Asian American artist Kim Saira has used her background in design to participate in social justice movements on social media.
The Nepalese American immigrant is unafraid to use his platform to promote racial justice. "I have a right to voice my opinions and I do so through my work and activism."
The journalist, filmmaker, and climate advocate calls for solidarity in overcoming systemic racism.
Kevin Rudd, Bing Chen, and Sylvia Kim discuss the role that individuals, community organizers, business leaders, and legislators can play in stopping anti-Asian hate and violence.
Vishakha Desai, president emerita of the Asia Society, discusses the evolution of Asian American history through the lens of the institution's history.
A conversation with Shiori Ito about her struggle to overcome sexism in Japan.
