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Foreign Minister: Pakistan, US Emphatically Allies Against Terrorism

In talk with Joe Klein, Pakistan's first woman foreign minister stresses joint interests underlying fraught relationship.

Vietnamese border guards watch the U.S. 7th Fleet's U.S.S. Blue Ridge entering Tien Sa port in Danang on April 23, 2012, ahead of five days of joint naval exercises between the U.S. and Vietnam. (Hoang Dinh Nam/AFP/GettyImages)

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South China Sea Conference

Mar. 13-15: Experts assess threats to stability.

Gary Locke with Chinese language learners from secondary schools throughout the city that are a part of Asia Society's International Studies School's Network or the Confucius Classrooms Network, on Dec. 17, 2012. (Anthony Jackson)

Gary Locke's Advice to Students

For a good job in 21st Century, learn Chinese, U.S. Ambassador to China says.

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Photos: US Ambassador to China Gary Locke at Asia Society New York

American Ambassador to China Gary Locke meets with students and engages in an onstage panel discussion on U.S. relations with China.

U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke (R) in conversation with George Stephanopoulos (C), of ABC News, and Orville Schell, Director of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society in New York on December 17, 2012. (Bill Swersey/Asia Society)

Locke: US 'Not Trying to Contain China'

Watch the U.S. Amb. to China in a wide-ranging discussion at Asia Society New York.

What Questions Do You Have for the US Ambassador to China? #AskAmbLocke

On Monday, December 17, at 5 p.m. ET, Asia Society will launch its Asia: Beyond the Headlines discussion series with U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, George Stephanopoulos, of ABC News, and Asia Society's own Orville Schell.

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Security in Northeast Asia (Complete)

Barbara Demick, Victor Cha, Evans J.R. Revere, Hitoshi Tanaka discuss how Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. might be able to cooperate better on northeast Asian regional issues.

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'You Really Don't Want to Mess ... with North Korea'

Ian Bremmer weighs in on the cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment by forces reportedly related to the government of North Korea.

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Ian Bremmer: 'Iran Is Getting Tougher'

The analyst and Eurasia Group President expresses his concern that the window of opportunity for a U.S.-Iranian nuclear deal is closing.

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Why 2015 Is Narendra Modi's Critical Year

Ian Bremmer, Ruchir Sharma, and Josette Sheeran explore why it's imperative for real reform to begin in Indian PM Narendra Modi's second year in office.

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Asia 2015: The Experts Forecast (Complete)

Ian Bremmer, Ruchir Sharma, Josette Sheeran, and Tom Nagorski reflect on the year that was and speculate on what 2015 has in store for Asia and for the rest of the world.

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General John Allen: 'They're Much Better Than the Taliban'

U.S. General John Allen offers an optimistic assessment of Afghanistan's armed forces and, even more so, its young people.

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North Korea: Time for "Out of the Box"

Diplomats argue for fresh approaches to Pyongyang.

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Searching for Peace with North Korea (Complete)

Bill Richardson and Donald P. Gregg analyze the present North Korea threat and discuss how it might be resolved.

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Vali Nasr: The Role of the US in the Middle East

Vali Nasr speaks about the interconnectedness of Asia and Middle-East policy, the significance of Iran's new president, and the legacy and responsibility of the US in the Middle-East.

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Vali Nasr: The US and China in the Middle East (Complete)

Vali Nasr assesses U.S. and Chinese priorities in light of the changing political situation in Iran, Syria, and throughout the Middle East.

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Handicapping the US-China Summit

Experts assess what's at stake when Obama, Xi meet in June.

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South China Sea: A Way Toward Cooperation (Complete)

Panelists consider lessons and suggestions for resolving South China Sea territorial disputes.

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Trapped and Silenced: The Women and Girls of Afghanistan

14 Mar 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.

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Muqadasa Ahmadzai, Manizha Wafeq, and Asila Wardak, join Barnett R. Rubin to discuss the status of women and girls in Afghanistan and what can be done.
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[WEBCAST] The Myth of Chinese Capitalism

12 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, this program will be a live webcast only. Veteran China correspondent Dexter Roberts discusses the realities behind China's financial ascendancy and factors that might hinder its continued rise.
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The Japan-U.S. Alliance in the Trump Era and Beyond

25 Feb 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Narushige Michishita, Sheila Smith, and Takako Hikotani discuss what is driving Japan's growing security capabilities, and if it is being encouraged by the U.S. or due to worries over U.S. reliability under the Trump Administration.
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Henry Paulson: Dealing with China

13 Apr 2015
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Apr. 13: Former Treasury Secretary talks with Evan Osnos.
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Steinem and Gupta: Ending Sex Trafficking

03 Mar 2014
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Ruchira Gupta of anti-trafficking advocacy group Apne Aap and feminist and public intellectual Gloria Steinem discuss an end to the harmful practice of human trafficking. Sponsored by the Citi Foundation.