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A Think Tank for the Asian Century

On April 8, 2014, the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) held its formal launch in New York: a forum featuring distinguished policymakers, business executives, and thought leaders focused on Asia and U.S.-Asia relations. This page presents a compilation of articles and videos from the half-day forum and from the announcement of ASPI.

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  • Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns speaks at Asia Society New York during the Asia Society Policy Institute's formal launch event on April 8, 2014. (Ellen Waldrop/Asia Society)

    Watch: Deputy Sec. of State Calls Focusing on Asia 'Great Challenge of Our Time'

    Amb. William J. Burns said maintaining a focus on Asia will be “the great test for American diplomacy across the Asia-Pacific through the rest of the Obama Administration.”
  • Henry Kissinger and Zhu Min on stage at the launch of the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on April 8, 2014. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

    Video: The World According to Henry Kissinger

    The former U.S. Secretary of State offers observations on matters as diverse as the U.S. "pivot" to Asia, China's past and present leaders, and why he doesn't use social media.
  • Cui Tiankai, China's Ambassador to the U.S., responds to a question during a panel discussion at Asia Society in New York on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

    Watch: Experts on Why the US Needs to Reframe its 'Pivot' to Asia

    Whether true or not, a U.S. rebalance toward the Asian region “was perceived first as a military type engagement to contain certain other countries in Asia that were growing,” said experts at Asia Society in New York on Tuesday.
  • Dr. Henry A. Kissinger in conversation with Zhu Min, IMF Deputy Managing Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute's launch event on April 8, 2014. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

    Watch: Henry Kissinger on Cooperation and Power in U.S.-Asia Relations

    Speaking with the IMF's Zhu Min, Henry Kissinger said conflict is "not excluded" from relations within Asia but relations between large countries will evolve toward cooperation.

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'There Is Something Shifting Under Our Feet'

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China's Economic Overhaul and Its Global Implications (Complete)

Xiaobo Lü, Daniel H. Rosen, Orville H. Schell, and John S. (Jack) Wadsworth, Jr. discuss a new ASPI report's findings and potential consequences of China's economic reforms.
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Josette Sheeran: 'Toward an Era of Cooperation'
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Josette Sheeran: 'Toward an Era of Cooperation'

Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran explains the rationale behind the new Asia Society Policy Institute.
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Introducing the Asia Society Policy Institute
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Introducing the Asia Society Policy Institute

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Why Henry Kissinger Is Not on Social Media [ASPI Launch]
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Why Henry Kissinger Is Not on Social Media [ASPI Launch]

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger explains his reservations regarding Facebook and Twitter to Zhu Min of the IMF.
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'You Couldn't Have a Mao in Every Generation' [ASPI Launch]
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'You Couldn't Have a Mao in Every Generation' [ASPI Launch]

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger looks back on five generations of modern Chinese leaders.
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Asia 2025: A Path Toward Peace and Prosperity [ASPI Launch]
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Asia 2025: A Path Toward Peace and Prosperity [ASPI Launch]

A panel discussion at a half-day forum marking the formal launch of the Asia Society Policy Institute convenes ambassadors and other policy experts.
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US Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns [ASPI Launch]
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US Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns [ASPI Launch]

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns delivers the keynote address at a lunch marking the official launch of the Asia Society Policy Institute.
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Asia's Growing Role in World Affairs [ASPI Launch]
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Asia's Growing Role in World Affairs [ASPI Launch]

Shaukat Aziz, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the U.S., share their perspectives on Asia's growing role in world affairs.
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Henry Kissinger and Zhu Min [ASPI Launch]
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Henry Kissinger and Zhu Min [ASPI Launch]

A public dialogue between former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and IMF Deputy Managing Director Zhu Min launches the new Asia Society Policy Institute.
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