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Changing Climate, Changing Cities: Panel Two

HONG KONG, April 23, 2015 — In the panel "From Ancient to De-Spatialized Hyper-Cities," experts Nebojsa Nakicenovic, Sander van der Leeuw, Helga Weisz, and Geoffrey West present elements of an emerging theory to explain the history, dynamics, and organization of cities, and discuss their implications for global sustainability. (1 hr., 15 min.)

Fourth Nobel Laureates Symposium on Global Sustainability

Afghanistan: Present Situation, Challenges Ahead
Policy
 /  New York

Afghanistan: Present Situation, Challenges Ahead

Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Secretary General of the Massoud Foundation, provides an up-to-date analysis of the current situation in Afghanistan and the challenges that lie ahead.
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Untapped Investment Opportunities in Bangladesh
Policy
 /  New York

Untapped Investment Opportunities in Bangladesh

Peter Berezin, David Fernandez, Iftakharul Islam, Ambassador M. Humayun Kabir, Ahsan Mansur, Munawar Misbah Moin, and Mamun Rashid discuss why Bangladesh is poised to become one of the world's most exciting investment opportunities.
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Farah Khan on Gender Roles in Bollywood
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 /  India

Farah Khan on Gender Roles in Bollywood

The Bollywood veteran reflects on changes taking place on both sides of the camera.
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Barnett and Rubin: A Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Policy
 /  New York

Barnett and Rubin: A Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Ahmed Rashid and Barnett Rubin assess the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Losing Our Edge
Education
 /  Washington, D.C.

Losing Our Edge

Andreas Schleicher, of the Programme for International Students Assessment, presents the results of the 2006 Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) study.
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China's 17th Party Congress: Change or Continuity?
Policy
 /  Hong Kong

China's 17th Party Congress: Change or Continuity?

Panelists Pei Minxin, Yang Dali, Wang Shaoguang, and moderator Victor Mallet discuss expectations for the next five years in policy following China's 17th Party Congress.
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President's Forum with Thich Nhat Hanh (Complete)
New York

President's Forum with Thich Nhat Hanh (Complete)

Thich Nhat Hanh talks with Vishakha N. Desai about his controversial and distinguished life as a Buddhist and a voice for peace from the days of the Vietnam War to the ongoing conflicts of the 21st century.
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The Seductive World of Indian Cinema
Arts
 /  New York

The Seductive World of Indian Cinema

Author Anupama Chopra, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, screenwriter Abhijat Joshi, and NYU's Tejaswini Ganti analyze the Bollywood phenomenon with Richard Allen.
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Asia 21 Summit: Singapore 2007
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Asia 21 Summit: Singapore 2007

Young leaders from across the Asian-Pacific regions gather to discuss inclusive and sustainable growth in the region.
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Jonathan Spence: Memories of a Late Ming Man
New York

Jonathan Spence: Memories of a Late Ming Man

Jonathan Spence introduces his latest book, a look at the late Ming Dynasty through the eyes of a scholar of that period.
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The Subprime Crisis: Canary in a Coal Mine?
Business
 /  Hong Kong

The Subprime Crisis: Canary in a Coal Mine?

Stephen S. Roach, Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, discusses the impact of the subprime lending crises on international financial markets.
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Shashi Tharoor: Elephant, Tiger and Cell Phone
New York

Shashi Tharoor: Elephant, Tiger and Cell Phone

Author and Member of the Indian Parliament Shashi Tharoor assesses India's position as an "emerging 21st-century power."
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