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.

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.

The Bollywood veteran reflects on changes taking place on both sides of the camera.

Ahmed Rashid and Barnett Rubin assess the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Andreas Schleicher, of the Programme for International Students Assessment, presents the results of the 2006 Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) study.

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.

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.

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

Young leaders from across the Asian-Pacific regions gather to discuss inclusive and sustainable growth in the region.

Jonathan Spence introduces his latest book, a look at the late Ming Dynasty through the eyes of a scholar of that period.

Stephen S. Roach, Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, discusses the impact of the subprime lending crises on international financial markets.

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