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The organization transformed a region torn by war, corruption, and poverty. Here's why its success could provide a template for others.
Seven authors who appeared on multiple year-end "best-of" lists all presented their new books at Asia Society in 2014.
New York Times journalist Ian Johnson, a finalist for this year's Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia, discusses the double-edged sword of Chinese urbanization.
Louisa Lim, author of 'The People's Republic of Amnesia,' says "we seem further than ever from any reevaluation of the killings of 1989."
Journalist Anand Gopal speaks frankly about the "tragedy, the catch-22" of Afghanistan on the eve of its 2014 election.
The recent brouhaha over a book on religion has Vishakha Desai worried that Indian cultural discourse is being "hijacked by narrow-minded interests."
The editor of a wide-ranging new anthology about the China expatriate experience aimed to include "something for everyone, expats and casual travelers alike."
The author and former India chief for Procter & Gamble shares his vision for India's future ahead of his December 5 appearance at Asia Society New York.
"The book began as an experiment ... but from there the story just kept flowing," says first-time novelist Kwan.
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