Podcast: Asia Abridged

The best of Asia Society, in brief

Welcome to Asia Abridged, the most memorable moments from Asia Society’s acclaimed programming — delivered in 15 minutes or less. We choose the most enlightening, fascinating, and entertaining events and conversations and turn them into easy-to-digest podcast episodes. If you have a passion for Asia — including arts, culture, current affairs, policy, Asian-American issues, and more — subscribe today.

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Asia Abridged Podcast: Why Richard Holbrooke Clashed With Barack Obama

After Obama appointed the veteran diplomat to manage U.S. relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan, the two could not see eye to eye before Holbrooke's death in 2010. George Packer, author of a new biography on Holbrooke, explains why.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Iran Foreign Minister's Defiant Message for the U.S.

In a lively conversation held last week at Asia Society, Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran would continue to sell its oil to foreign buyers despite American pressure.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Japan's Unheralded Opportunities

Economist Jesper Koll explains his counterintuitive take on Japan's prospects, which he insists are improving — particularly for its youth.
Asia Abridged Podcast: How Will 'Crazy Rich Asians' Change the Entertainment Industry?

Whether it’s on the silver screen, a television screen or your computer screen, Asian and Asian American talent have reached mainstream status in Hollywood.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Remembering China's Cultural Revolution

In this episode, financier Weijian Shan recalls his youth during a tumultuous period in China's history and explores how the upheavals affected him in the years since.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Is Indian Film Asia’s Next Big Cultural Export?

A changing global film industry is exposing India’s filmmakers and actors to audiences well beyond its borders.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Hearing From America's Undocumented Asians

As the United States debates immigration, two undocumented Asians tell their stories of what it’s like living with an uncertain future.
Asia Abridged Podcast: Why China Could Win a Trade War

Wendy Cutler and Orville Schell explain why, contrary to President Trump's assertions, Beijing is well-positioned to compete in a trade conflict with the United States.
Asia Abridged Podcast: A 'Bonanza' for Kim Jong Un

Daniel Russel and Wendy Sherman explain how North Korea walked away as the big winner in Tuesday's summit with President Trump in Singapore.
Asia Abridged Podcast: How China Is Winning the Global A.I. Race

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the Asian security landscape, and how will the U.S. respond?