Past Events

Discussion

Two years in power - Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's transition

Monday 11 Jun 2018 - 12 - 2 p.m.

Paul Seger and Karin Wenger will examine the transition of a young democracy and get a better understanding of where Myanmar stands today and how possible outcomes may look like.

Discussion

Opening Behind Closed Curtains

Thursday 7 Jun 2018 - 6:30 - 8 p.m.

In the light of the recent shift of North Korean foreign policy, the internal situation of the country gets lost. With former Swiss representative in Pyongyang, Katharina Zellweger, we highlight the implications of the deep social changes which are happening in North Korea.

Discussion

The Korean Peninsula and the Changing Global Security Landscape (in Basel)

Wednesday 30 May 2018 - 6:30 - 8 p.m.

The situation on the Korean Peninsula is now more than ever a matter of international interest. While much is still speculation, we might be able to shed some light on these pressing questions with North Korea expert John Park.

Discussion

The Korean Peninsula and the Changing Global Security Landscape (in Zurich)

Tuesday 29 May 2018 - 6:30 - 8 p.m.

The situation on the Korean Peninsula is now more than ever a matter of international interest. While much is still speculation, we might be able to shed some light on these pressing questions with North Korea expert John Park.

Film

'The Other Half of the Sky'

Tuesday 22 May 2018 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Asia Society Switzerland hosts the screening of a multiple times nominated documentary, shown at various film festivals worldwide and in presence of the director himself, Patrik Soergel.