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South Korean President Park Geun-hye addresses the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly September 28, 2015 at the United Nations in New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)

Every year, particularly during the convening of the United Nations General Assembly in September, Asia Society provides a forum for high-profile discussions with top officials throughout the region. These programs provide an opportunity for Asia Society's public audience to interact with global leaders in order to foster a better understanding of both the challenges and significant opportunities that characterize the continent.

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Click on the links below for videos and recaps of Asia Society's events related to the 2016 United Nations General Assembly.

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(L to R) Daniel Russel, Rui Maria de Arujo, Kevin Rudd, and Albert Chua discuss ASEAN at Asia Society in New York on September 23, 2016. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Why ASEAN Should 'Make Haste Slowly'

Officials from the United States and ASEAN defend the Southeast Asian organization's "frustrating" consensus model.
Panelists discuss education issues at the launch of Asia Society's Center for Global Education. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Equipping Students for Globalization

High UN and OECD officials describe how promoting diversity and 21st century technological skills in students are critical as the world globalizes.
New Zealand's Minister of Education Hekia Parata aims to equip all of New Zealand's students with the tools to take on a fast-paced global community. (Image courtesy of Hekia Parata)

Interview: Education Minister Hekia Parata on Preparing New Zealand's Future Generations to Take on the World

"New Zealanders have a long tradition of looking outwards, and taking risks."
Aung San Suu Kyi addresses Asia Society in New York. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Aung San Suu Kyi: 'We Want a Truly Democratic Country'

The iconic Nobel laureate addressed Asia Society for the first time as Myanmar's most powerful official.
Sarah Brown (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Sarah Brown: Why Expanded Education Opportunity Is Key to Solving Global Challenges

The education advocate and former First Lady of the United Kingdom explains why global competence is so vital to the future.
Aung San Suu Kyi addresses a press conference after her visit to the International Labour Conference, Palais des Nations on June 14, 2012. (Violaine Martin/UN Geneva/Flickr)

Aung San Suu Kyi's U.S. Visit: An Explainer

Asia Society's Debra Eisenman explains the backdrop of Myanmar's most influential leader's trip to the United States.
(Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Nuclear Deterrence in North Korea

An expert panel convened by Asia Society debated why a solution to Asia's most nuclear crisis remains elusive.
A high-level panel convenes to discuss the ongoing challenges of combating antiquities looting. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Progress in Protecting Stolen Antiquities Is Real — But Challenges Remain

The effort to safeguard cultural treasures from terrorist looting has become a high-priority international issue.
Former U.S. Ambassador to China Winston Lord speaks at Asia Society in New York on September 15, 2016. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

Former U.S. Ambassador to China: 'Nobody Knows What China Policy Would Look Like Under Trump'

Winston Lord took a bleak view of current U.S.-China relations — and fears the current election is only making things worse.
Felix Ruano. (Asia Society)

Felix Ruano on Why Poor Communities Need a Global Understanding

A Harvard student from a poor immigrant family discusses why having an international perspective is critical for succeeding in an increasingly globalized world.
NYU Shanghai Chancellor Yu Lizhong at the 2015 National Chinese Language Conference in Atlanta. (Ben Kornegay/ProgressiveImagesPhoto)

Yu Lizhong: Global Competence Key 'To Do Well and to Do Good'

Says the NYU Shanghai chancellor: "We live and work today in a world defined by the steady convergence of cultures across the globe."

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Every year, Asia Society presents a series of special programs during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York.

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Past Events

  • Special Event

    ASEAN: The Next 50 Years

    23 Sep 2016
    8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
    Sept. 23: A high-level discussion of Southeast Asia's enduring bloc.
  • Panel Discussion

    Closing the Skills Gap Through Global Education

    22 Sep 2016
    2 - 4 p.m.
    An invitation-only dialogue on the importance of quality learning and the development of skills for the 21st century, featuring the Honorable Kevin Rudd, Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Prime Minister of Australia.

  • CGE Council Meeting

    22 Sep 2016
    12 - 1:30 p.m.
    Annual strategic planning meeting of the Center for Global Education Advisory Council and private dialogue with Asian and US education leaders.
  • Special Event

    Introducing the Center for Global Education

    22 Sep 2016
    10 - 11:30 a.m.
    Building on six decades of education work, Asia Society launches the Center for Global Education this year. Please join us for a high-level panel discussion focusing on today's most pressing global education topics.
  • Panel Discussion

    Transforming 21st Century Education Systems

    22 Sep 2016
    8 - 9:30 a.m.
    An invitation-only dialogue in partnership with the Global Business Coalition for Education featuring its Executive Chair and Center for Global Education Advisor Sarah Brown.
  • Special Event

    Aung San Suu Kyi at Asia Society

    21 Sep 2016
    5:30 - 7 p.m.
    Sept. 21: A special event with Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar.
  • Discussion

    North Korea: The Way Forward

    19 Sep 2016
    6:30 - 8 p.m.
    Sept. 19: Experts debate how to resolve the country's nuclear crisis.
  • Special Event

    Culture Under Threat

    16 Sep 2016
    8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Sept. 16: A special discussion on the problem of looting and destruction of cultural heritage.
  • Discussion

    The U.S., China and the 2016 Vote

    15 Sep 2016
    6:30 - 8 p.m.
    Sept. 15: Experts weigh in on the impact of the 2016 election on Sino-U.S. relations.

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