Past Events

Discussion

Do We Need a New Asia Strategy?

Monday 25 Jun 2018
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join the German Ambassador Dr. Norbert Riedel and Swiss Ambassador Johannes Matyassy for a discussion about how the Asian policies of Germany and Switzerland compare and what can be learned from each other.

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

Peeking Behind Closed Curtains

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

Former Swiss representative in Pyongyang, Katharina Zellweger discusses the implications of deep social changes 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.