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Asia Blog Video: Predictions, Prognostications Range Far and Wide in 'Asia 2015' Panel Discussion In a freewheeling discussion, four informed figures offered thoughts on Modi's India, Xi Jinping's China, Kim Jong Un's North Korea, and much more.	Asia Blog Book Excerpt: 'Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific' by Robert D. Kaplan In Beijing, U.S. foreign policy expert Robert D. Kaplan finds himself repeatedly returning to the idea of containment, "the wrong word that unfortunately harbors a great truth."	Asia Blog / New York Was Bill Richardson Right About Dennis Rodman, Kim Jong Un and Kenneth Bae? At an Asia Society event in July, the former New Mexico governor said Rodman was "the only person" who could get Bae released from North Korean prison.
Asia Blog / New York Video: Could the Dennis Rodman Approach be the Key to Cracking North Korea? Bill Richardson and Ambassador Donald Gregg discuss the pivotal role the internet and sports diplomacy could play in finding a peaceful resolution to the North Korea impasse.	Korea 'Avoiding Apocalypse': Searching for Peace with North Korea Watch Governor Bill Richardson and Ambassador Donald P. Gregg discuss the present North Korea threat and how it might be resolved	Asia Blog / New York Video: US 'Has to Fix' Middle East Before It Can Credibly Pivot to Asia, Says Vali Nasr Vali Nasr argues that the Chinese are investing where they think the game is tomorrow — the Middle East.
Asia Blog At Upcoming Obama-Xi Summit, Don't Expect 'Deliverables' Former Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg and Asia Society Associate Fellow Susan Shirk offer their thoughts on the June 7-8 meeting in California.	Asia Blog Video: Kenneth Bae Sentencing Could Get US Caught in North Korean Propaganda Game Asia Society's Mike Kulma on possible outcomes of an American citizen's 15-years sentence for "committing hostile acts" against Kim Jong Un's regime.	New York South China Sea Conference: Creating a Context for Negotiation At a three-day conference on Asia's most pressing territorial dispute, participants emphasize the importance of moving forward in a peaceful manner.
Asia Blog To Be 'All In' on Asia, US Must Manage Crises and Leverage New Opportunities With confirmation that the United States is serious about its "rebalancing toward Asia," Matt Stumpf offers ideas on how to craft a positive vision for U.S. relations in the region.	Asia Blog / New York Donilon: US Not 'Containing China' or Dictating Terms With Asia Rebalance Highlights from National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon's appearance at Asia Society in New York on Monday, March 11, 2013.	Asia Blog / New York What Would You Ask Obama's National Security Advisor? #askasia On Monday, March 11, at Asia Society in New York, President Barack Obama's National Security Advisor Thomas Donilon will offer the Obama administration’s views on the path ahead for the United States in Asia. He'll also take your questions.
India USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah on Aid Strategy Dr. Rajiv Shah, Uday Shankar and Jayant Sinha discuss development in South Asia.	Asia Blog 'Unprecedented' Conversation Yields Proposals for US-Iran Negotiations Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering discuss breaking the nuclear impasse and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.	Asia Blog / New York Video: Mohammad Khazaee, Thomas Pickering Discuss Future of US-Iran Relations Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Pickering discuss Iran’s nuclear program, Syria, Afghanistan, and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
Asia Blog Coups, Kashmir and Clerics: Is Pakistan Headed for Delayed Elections? Asia Society Associate Fellow Faiysal Alikhan says due to tensions roiling the country "it seems unlikely" that Pakistan's historic elections later this year will be held as scheduled.	Asia Blog / New York Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Accuses India of 'Warmongering' Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar told an audience at Asia Society that despite tough talk from India this week, Pakistan remains committed to dialogue with the country to find "peacefully coexist."	New York Gallery: Visit by Hina Rabbani Khar, Foreign Minister of Pakistan In photos: Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar visits Asia Society New York to discuss upcoming elections, relations with India and U.S. regional policy.