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Catching Up--Or Leading the Way?

For the United States to retain its competitive edge in the global economy, should we emulate the strengths of rising world powers' education practices or capitalize on America's own track record? Are the common prescriptions for education reform the right ones? Dr. Yong Zhao shares  insightful perspectives and humorous examples. (01:09:00)

Taliban Resurgence in Pakistan
Policy

Taliban Resurgence in Pakistan

Journalist Hamid Mir, editor of Geo TV, talks with Mary Anne Weaver, author of Pakistan: In the Shadow of Jihad and Afghanistan, about the US's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. (57 min.)
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Chef Martin Yan
Lifestyle

Chef Martin Yan

NEW YORK, March, 26, 2009 - Martin Yan, star of 3,000 cooking shows and author of 30 cookbooks, talks to author and New York Times reporter Jennifer 8 Lee  about the evolution of Chinese cuisine.
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Innovations in Microfinance
Business

Innovations in Microfinance

NEW YORK, March, 24, 2009 – Experts stress the need for urgency in meeting the energy needs of underprivileged communities. (1 hr., 7 mins.)
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Journeys with Kabir
Arts

Journeys with Kabir

Video Excerpt: Prahlad Singh Tipanya performs at the Asia Society, March 21, 2009. (9 min.).
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Pho24's Ly Qui Trung (Complete)
Business

Pho24's Ly Qui Trung (Complete)

Nam An Group's CEO and Founder Dr. Ly Qui Trung discusses building Pho24 into a global brand.
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Pho24's Ly Qui Trung
Business

Pho24's Ly Qui Trung

Video Excerpt: Dr. Ly Qui Trung discusses how attitude toward entrepreneurship has changed, and Simon Tay remarks on the growth of entrepeneurship in Vietnam at the Asia Society, March 20, 2009. (2 min., 5 sec.)
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US-India Partnership for Economic Recovery (Complete)
Business

US-India Partnership for Economic Recovery (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 17, 2009 - CEO delegation discusses the prospects of a strategic US-India alliance. (1 hr., 11 min.)
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US-India Partnership for Economic Recovery
Business

US-India Partnership for Economic Recovery

Video Excerpt: Ambassador Frank G. Wisner and Tarun Das discuss India’s strategy to compete in a post-recession global economy at the Asia Society, March 17, 2009. (4 min., 10 min.)
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Juan Cole (Complete)
Arts

Juan Cole (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 17, 2009 - Historian and commentator Juan Cole discusses common American misconceptions about Islam in a talk tied to the launch of his latest book, Engaging the Muslim World. (58 min.)
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Juan Cole: Engaging the Muslim World
Arts

Juan Cole: Engaging the Muslim World

Video Excerpt: Juan Cole on linguistic carelessness—the use of Islamic for Muslim, and vice versa—during a discussion at the Asia Society, March 17, 2009. (3 min., 19 sec.)
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A New Asia Policy (Complete)
Policy

A New Asia Policy (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 17, 2009 - L. Gordon Flake, John Park, Dennis Wilder, and Joel Wit discuss the Obama administration's first moves in East Asia with Asia Society Director of Policy programs Mike Kulma. (58 min.)
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A New Asia Policy
Policy

A New Asia Policy

Video Excerpt: "A considerable degree of... angst"—Dennis Wilder and L. Gordon Flake on US allies' reactions to possible changes in the US-China relationship, during a discussion at the Asia Society, March 17, 2009. (3 min., 26 sec.)
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