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ASEAN: The Next 50 Years (Complete)

NEW YORK, September 23, 2016 — As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) prepares for its 50th anniversary, top officials from member states discuss the future of the organization. Minister of Foreign Affairs for Laos Saleumxay Kommasith and CEO of the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute Michael Yeoh give opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion with U.S. Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Rui Maria de Araújo, and Albert Chua, second permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd moderates the conversation. (1 hr. 28 min.)

China and the Jews

China and the Jews

Nanjing University professor Xu Xin reflects on the historical ties between China, Judaism, and Jews.
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Dominic Ng: China, the US, and Public Perceptions
Business
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Dominic Ng: China, the US, and Public Perceptions

The Chairman and CEO of East West Bancorp, Inc. describes shifting perceptions of the U.S. vis-a-vis China that he recently saw in Hong Kong.
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Jafar Panahi's 'Circle' of Fate
Arts
 /  New York

Jafar Panahi's 'Circle' of Fate

Duke University Professor Negar Mottahedeh reflects on The Circle, Jafar Panahi's dark 2000 portrayal of women in Iran.
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Chorus Repertory Theatre: 'Orchids of Manipur' (Highlights)
Arts

Chorus Repertory Theatre: 'Orchids of Manipur' (Highlights)

NEW YORK, March 7, 2011 - One of India's most celebrated theater companies, led by Ratan Thiyam, performs an exciting mixture of dance, martial arts, and music at Asia Society New York. (5 min., 54 sec.)

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National Trauma, National Cinema
Arts

National Trauma, National Cinema

Columbia University professor Hamid Dabashi discusses filmmaker Jafar Panahi and Iranian cinema with Asia Society's La Frances Hui.
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UNESCO's Irina Bokova (Complete)

UNESCO's Irina Bokova (Complete)

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova discusses culture and development with Asia Society President Vishakha N. Desai.
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Democracy and Development Key to Peace in Sri Lanka
Policy

Democracy and Development Key to Peace in Sri Lanka

NEW YORK, March 9, 2011 - Asia Society Associate Fellow Ahilan Kadirgamar explains that prosperity and peace in Sri Lanka must be rooted in democracy. (1 min., 58 sec.)

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Colin Thubron: 'To a Mountain in Tibet' (Complete)

Colin Thubron: 'To a Mountain in Tibet' (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 8, 2011 - Author Colin Thubron reads from and discusses To a Mountain in Tibet, a combination travel book and memoir. (1 hr., 15 min.)

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Celebration of Intl. Women's Day (Complete)
Policy

Celebration of Intl. Women's Day (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 8, 2011 - Umber Ahmad, Donna Blackwell, Susan Davis, and Jo Natauri recognize corporate and nonprofit programs that are helping women in Asia and America. (1 hr., 19 min.)
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'My Korean Deli' (Complete)
Lifestyle

'My Korean Deli' (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 4, 2011 - Ben Ryder Howe discusses his memoir about running a Korean deli in New York City with his Korean in-laws. (57 min., 23 sec.)
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'Crimson Gold' and the Artist as Citizen
Arts

'Crimson Gold' and the Artist as Citizen

Columbia University's Hamid Dabashi discusses the critique of Iranian society presented in Jafar Panahi's 2003 film Crimson Gold.
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India Prospective 2011 (Complete)
Business

India Prospective 2011 (Complete)

NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 - Dr. Ajay Gondane, Amb. Frank G. Wisner, and other experts analyze the Indian government's 2011 budget and economic survey. (1 hr., 21 min.)

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