Past Events

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.

Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler and Arthur Kroeber, head of research at Gavekal and founder of the China-focused Gavekal Dragonomics, discuss the outcomes of the U.S.-China trade negotiations.

Dan Rosen Discusses China's Economy and Its Global Integration

An In-depth Assessment with Rhodium Group’s Dan Rosen

This event is postponed. Please check back for a new date soon.

AsiaX talk on how China's internet and privacy laws impact global internet norms and curtail speech.