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Iran Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif discuss his country's nuclear policy with television host and journalist Charlie Rose. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Iranian Foreign Minister: Nuclear Weapons 'Not Part of Our National Interest'

Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran's nuclear deal with the United States as well as its role in the Middle East with Charlie Rose.
"Writing in the Rain." FX Harsono, 2011. Single-channel video with sound Duration: 6 minutes, 2 seconds. Image courtesy of the artist and Tyler Rollins Fine Art.

Artists Tackles History of Anti-Chinese Discrimination in Indonesia

FX Harsono describes how the experience of being ethnically Chinese during Indonesia's 1998 riots inspired his art.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammed Asif Appears at Asia Society. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bluntly Criticizes U.S.

Khawaja Muhammed Asif says that despite President Trump's claims to the contrary, Pakistan is not responsible for Afghanistan's problems.
Filmmaker Ken Burns speaks at Asia Society in New York on September 26, 2017. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

'The Vietnam War' Filmmakers Discuss Accusations of Bias

Despite their documentary clocking in at 18 hours, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick have encountered some critics who say it wasn't thorough enough.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi speaks at Asia Society in New York on September 26, 2017. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Indonesian Foreign Minister Describes Meeting With Aung San Suu Kyi

Retno Marsudi recently met with Myanmar's de facto head of state and discussed the unfolding Rohingya refugee crisis.
Artist Nugyen Thi Thanh Mai photographed in front of her installation piece 'Travels' at Asia Society New York on September 8, 2017. (Asia Society/Maria Baranova)

Southeast Asia's Activist Art Revolution

The region's turbulent history has caused political art to flourish.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop appears at Asia Society on September 22, 2017/ (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Why Aung San Suu Kyi 'Can't Be Blamed' for Myanmar's Ethnic Cleansing

Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop explains the complex politics behind the persecution of the Rohingya.
Alan Cayetano speaks at Asia Society in New York on September 21, 2017. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Philippines Foreign Secretary Defends Controversial Drug War

Alan Cayetano says critics of Duterte's violent anti-drug campaign aren't giving the full picture.
Under Secretary of State Thomas Shannon (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Trump Administration Official Talks Asia

In an off-the-record conversation at Asia Society, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon discussed a wide range of topics related to Asia.
Ashraf Ghani speaks at Asia Society in New York on September 20, 2017. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Afghanistan President Shares Views on Trump, Taliban Advances

Speaking at Asia Society in New York, Ashraf Ghani played down recent gains by the Taliban insurgency.