Current Affairs Video Gallery

This page features all video coverage of Asia Society New York's recent Current Affairs programming. Please note: Clicking on a video will send you to Asia Society's global video gallery.

Josette Sheeran and Farooq Kathwari
Current Affairs

Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari on India, Pakistan, Kashmir—and His Own Life Story (Complete)

The Kashmir-born leader of one of America's most iconic companies sits for a wide-ranging interview with Josette Sheeran.
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The Taiwan Elections: What's Next?
Current Affairs

The Taiwan Elections: What's Next? (Complete)

Susan Thornton and Vincent Wei-chang Wang discuss the implications of Tsai Ing-wen's recent re-election with Asia Society's Tom Nagorski.
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Mohammad Javad Zarif
Current Affairs

Iran's Foreign Minister in 2019: 'I Doubt That President Trump Wants Conflict'

In a conversation with Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran, Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Iran.
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Nicholas Consonery, Ravi Agrawal, Somini Sengupta, and Tom Nagorski
Current Affairs

Asia 2020 (Complete)

Ravi Agrawal, Nicholas Consenery, and Somini Sengupta participate in Asia Society New York's annual look at the year ahead.
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Adam Platt

The Life of a Professional Glutton

New York Magazine food critic Adam Platt discusses his new memoir 'The Book of Eating' with his father, Ambassador Nicholas Platt, president emeritus of Asia Society.
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Martha Raddatz
Current Affairs

A Conversation With Martha Raddatz (Complete)

A conversation with ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz.
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Tom Nagorski and Thant Myint-U
Current Affairs

What Happened to Myanmar? (Complete)

Thant Myint-U discusses his new book 'The Hidden History of Burma' with Tom Nagorski.
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Jing Tsu, Geremie Barme, and Orville Schell
Policy

China's Season of Major Political Anniversaries (Complete)

Geremie Barmé delivers a sweeping historical speech before discussing China, past and present, with Orville Schell and Jing Tsu.
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John Delury
Current Affairs

Why North Korea Is Wary of China

John Delury explains that, despite a flurry of diplomatic activity of the two countries, Pyongyang has reason to fear Beijing's financial largesse.
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William Burns
Current Affairs

William Burns on Resolving the Iran and North Korean Nuclear Crises

The veteran diplomat assesses the relative difficulty of resolving both situations.
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Building Peace With North Korea.
Current Affairs

Building Peace With North Korea (Complete)

John Delury and Dong-Jin Kim discuss the role humanitarian assistance plays in fostering peace on the Korean peninsula.
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Ambassador William Burns
Current Affairs

President's Forum: Ambassador William Burns (Complete)

The distinguished diplomat sits down with Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran for a conversation about world affairs.
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A representative of the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Lineage
Current Affairs

Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Lineage Accept Asia Game Changer Award

The nuns have attracted a wide following in India and Nepal through their martial arts skills and good works.
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Yuriko Koike Accepts Asia Game Changer Award
Current Affairs

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

The governor, unable to attend due to a recent typhoon, was honored in absentia for her role in shattering the glass ceiling in Japan.
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Jane Jie Sun
Current Affairs

Jane Jie Sun Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

The CEO of Ctrip credited diversity in fostering the success of her company.
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Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi
Current Affairs

Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

Al Qasimi was selected for broadening awareness of art in her native Gulf region.
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Sana Mir
Current Affairs

Cricket Star Sana Mir Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

Mir dedicated her award to a younger generation and those leading the fight against climate change.
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Faiza Saeed
Current Affairs

Trailblazing Attorney Faiza Saeed Accepts Asia Game Changer Award

The first female presiding partner of Cravath, Swaine & More speaks about the importance of diversity in fostering successful organizations.
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