Video Gallery

This page features all video coverage of Asia Society New York's recent public programs, exhibitions, and performances. For videos on a specific topic — Arts, Current Affairs, Education, or Policy — please use the menu links to the left. Please note: Clicking on a video will send you to Asia Society's global video gallery.

Arts

Passion and the Art of Fiction (Complete)

Authors Hari Kunzru and Balli Kaur Jaswal engage in a provocative conversation about writing in the Indian diaspora.

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Current Affairs

'Data Is the New Oil. And China Is the New Saudi Arabia'

Kai-Fu Lee explains why China's huge amount of data gives it a significant advantage in developing artificial intelligence technology.

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Current Affairs

Asma Jahangir - A Memorial (Complete)

Human rights activists, scholars, journalists, and filmmakers gathered to celebrate the life and work of the Pakistani lawyer and advocate, with a special focus on her work with the United Nations.

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Current Affairs

'AI Superpowers': A Conversation With Kai-Fu Lee (Complete)

The entrepreneur and venture capitalist discusses the Sino-American battle for AI supremacy with Andrew McLaughlin.

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Policy

Pakistan FM on Afghanistan: 'You Can't Hold [Us] Accountable for Every Failure

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi reaffirmed his country's support for a peace in Afghanistan.

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Arts

The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond

Author and ambassador Navtej Sarna recounts some of the many misfortunes blamed upon the Kohinoor diamond, a gem that pitted brother against brother and ended empires.

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Policy

Pakistan: Minister of Foreign Affairs Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi (Complete)

The new foreign minister discusses his country's relationship with Afghanistan, China, the United States, and more in a conversation with Vali Nasr.

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Policy

Malaysian PM Criticizes Previous Government's Excessive Borrowing

Mahathir Mohamad told Kevin Rudd and an Asia Society audience that Malaysia "must live within its means."

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Current Affairs

Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs on Harnessing the Digital Revolution

Vivian Balakrishnan details the ways his government plans on preparing its people for a digital future during a conversation with Kevin Rudd on the country's outlook on technology, free trade, and regional influence.

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Policy

UAE Foreign Minister Criticizes Iran and Praises U.S. Withdrawal From Nuclear Deal

Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash tells Kevin Rudd that the Islamic Republic is "not an attractive model" for the Middle East.

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Policy

North Korea: Why This Time Is Different

South Korean President Moon Jae-in explains why he's more optimistic than before about the chances of North Korean denuclearization.

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Current Affairs

Nepal Prime Minister on Avoiding the China Debt Trap

K. P. Sharma Oli discusses Chinese investment in the Himalayan region as part of a longer discussion on Nepal's economic development.

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Education

How Local Ideas in Education Can Become Global Solutions

Local solutions to education challenges abound. Can these become adapted globally?

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Policy

Malaysia: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (Complete)

The 93-year-old Malaysian leader delivers a brief address and engages in conversation about his country and region with Kevin Rudd.

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Current Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan

Speaking on the current political realities and economic future of the Southeast Asian nation, Dr. Balakrishnan's address was followed by a discussion with Kevin Rudd.

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