Governance

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/ Switzerland

Oxford Debate: 'A Leader Makes Things Happen'

In this Oxford Debate we are debating whether East Asia's pandemic responses will prove their success beyond this pandemic.

Pictured Above: Ashutosh Varshney and members of the audience.

BASIC with Ashutosh Varshney

Ashutosh Varshney explores the the trajectory of Indian politics and political economy.

L to R: Viral Shah, Nandan Nilekani, Reuben Abraham

Governance 2.0

Nandan Nilekani, Viral Shah and Reuben Abraham, discuss the role of technology in Governance.

Hong Kong

Alternatives to "One Person, One Vote" Election

Daniel A. Bell on his new book, "The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy”.

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/ India

Infrastructure & Economic Governance

A talk by The Hon. Michael Baird, with Dr. Rajiv Lall and James Crabtree on Australia-India relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) delivers his speech for the National Day reception marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at The Great Hall Of The People on September 30, 2014 in Beijing, China. (Feng Li/Getty Images)

Listen: Dali Yang Explains Why 'China Has No Hope' Without Stronger Rule of Law

Dali Yang of the University of Chicago assesses China’s prospects for political reform under Xi Jinping, for the latest edition of ASPI’s AsiaConnect briefing series.

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/ India

Exploring Accountability in India

A conversation with Vinod Rai on his book 'Not Just an Accountant: The Diary of the Nation's Conscience Keeper.'

'High Bar' of the New 'Chinese Dream'

Watch: The New Yorker's Evan Osnos on Chinese President Xi Jinping's political slogan.

South Korean presidential candidate Park Geun-hye (C) of the ruling New Frontier Party waves to her supporters in Seoul on Dec. 18, 2012, one day before her historic victory. (Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images)

The Korean Peninsula in 2013

Associate Fellow Katharine Moon says the Korean peninsula's dynastic leaders have a chance to improve on the mistakes of their fathers — but the obstacles are many.

Myanmar President Thein Sein answers questions from moderator Suzanne DiMaggio (L) at Asia Society in New York, Sept. 27, 2012. (Kenji Takigami/Asia Society)

Thein Sein: Toward a 'Viable Democracy'

Myanmar President affirms commitment to reform.

View from Marina Bay in southeastern Singapore. (Freimut/Flickr)

For Singapore, A Lesson from New York

Good governance means an involved populace.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) meets with Burmese President Thein Sein at the Office of the President in Nay Pyi Taw, Burma, on Dec. 1, 2011. (Flickr/U.S. Department of State)

Myanmar in Transition

Vice President of Global Policy Programs Suzanne DiMaggio discusses Myanmar’s reform process.

A police checkpoint in Karachi. (Benny Lin/Flickr)

Police Reform in Pakistan Must Be Part of National Agenda

Read an excerpt from a forthcoming report by Asia Society’s Independent Commission on Pakistan Police Reform. The report will be available in print and for download on July 23, 2012.