Past Events

Join us for an annual Asia Society tradition as we look to Asia’s future with Wendy Cutler, Vali Nasr, John Park, and Tom Nagorski. They will discuss some of the most critical developments in Asia in the past year as well as what is in store for 2019.

Private convening on the sidelines of COP24 in Katowice, Poland.

A major address on the future of U.S. China ties following the Trump-Xi meeting at the G-20 summit.

Foreign Policy and Asia 21 alumnus Ravi Agrawal appears in conversation with the New York Times' Somini Sengupta about the outlooks and priorities of young Indians.

Rhodium Group founder Daniel Rosen will discuss China's economic goals as well as its relationship with the rest of the world.

A special address on the dangers of growing distrust and hostility between the U.S. and China.

A discussion about how widespread internet use is poised to transform everyday life in India: the status of women, education, jobs, dating, marriage, family life, commerce, and governance.

Join us for a discussion on the upcoming Asia Summits (ASEAN, East Asia Summit, and APEC) and the U.S. midterm elections with Ambassador Kristie Kenney, one of America’s most highly decorated public servants, and Asia Society Policy Institute's Daniel Russel.

Join Asia Society Texas Center for a conversation on China’s economy, the state of the government’s reform agenda, and the resulting impact on relations with the US and other countries.

After TPP, Asia's Pacific Alliance trade develops without the U.S.

A discussion of the opportunities and challenges that social media holds for democracy and government transparency in Asia.

Pew’s Director of Global Economic Attitudes will explain fresh polling capturing Asians’ evolving views of the U.S. under Trump and Americans’ views of China.

The U.S. legislator appears in conversation with Tom Nagorski, with opening remarks from Charles Rockefeller.

Private roundtable discussion on energy and security in Asia.

Josette Sheeran and Dr. Ruth Shapiro to discuss the past, present, and future of Asian philanthropy.

A discussion on the current state of India-US-China relations and what the future holds for these nations with Kevin Rudd and Shyam Saran

Pakistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi will share his insights on the new government's vision for Pakistan, under Prime Minister Imran Khan's leadership.

***Asia Society is saddened to learn that Tran Dai Quang, the President of Vietnam, passed away on Friday.***

Following an address, the prime minister will share his insights with Kevin Rudd.

H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, will deliver an address and sit for a discussion with the Hon. Kevin Rudd, Asia Society Policy Institute President.