Past Events

As US-China trade tensions persist, what are the implications for our region?

A discussion on how 70 years of CCP rule have reshaped life and decision-making for average Chinese citizens.

President's Circle Exclusive Event on a current update of U.S.-Myanmar relations

A private, invitation-only dialogue on the changing strategic and security dynamics between the Middle East and Asia.

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Russel and others on the BRI and what can be done to ensure that BRI projects are mutually beneficial and sustainable.

Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief for The Washington Post, and Asia Society Policy Institute's Daniel Russel discuss Kim Jong Un, North Korea, and what comes next after Hanoi.

President's Circle Exclusive Event on The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

ASPI is collaborating with the International Carbon Action Partnership to convene a workshop on Carbon Markets in Asia-Pacific: Opportunities for Cooperation.

"How Asia is Reacting to a Less Dependable United States and More Assertive China"

The launch of ASPI's latest report examining the Asia-Pacific trade landscape amid the U.S.-China trade war, the crisis at the WTO, and advancements in technology.

Join us for a discussion on the results of India's elections with experts Kanchan Chandra, Menaka Guruswamy, Tanvi Madan, Milan Vaishnav, and Robert Jenkins (moderator).

Amb. Cameron Hume, former U.S. Ambassador, the Hon. Mari Elka Pangestu, former Trade Minister, and Dr. Robert Hefner discuss the 2019 election results. Moderated by Dr. Ann Marie Murphy.

Join us for a special event with H.E. Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, for a discussion on Iran with Josette Sheeran, President and CEO of the Asia Society.
This event is by invitation only.

Join us for the book launch event of 'Kevin Rudd: The PM Years' with Kevin Rudd, Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer, and Harvard Kennedy School's Graham Allison. Opening remarks by Asia Society Trustee Lulu Wang.

Join us for an all-star discussion on Chinese philanthropy practices and its effect on global poverty, featuring speakers from The Rockefeller Foundation and representatives from social and impact investment funds.

Asia Society Policy Institute's Daniel Russel on the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" and the "Quad," with former Foreign Secretary of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and former Deputy and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Akitaka Saiki.

Join us for a special event with H.E. Hamdullah Mohib, National Security Advisor of Afghanistan, for a discussion on the future of Afghanistan with Barnett Rubin of the Center on International Cooperation.
This event is by invitation only.

Join ASPI D.C. for a discussion on the changing landscape of soft power and influence in Southeast Asia.

VICE Asia's Natashya Gutierrez on the troubling trend of crackdowns against independent journalism in Asia. Open by invitation and to all Asia Circle members. Email for additional information on how to attend.

Asia Society Policy Institute's Daniel Russel discusses the second U.S.-North Korea negotiations soon after the meeting in Vietnam with Carol Giacomo of the New York Times Editorial Board.