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 /  India

COVID-19: Why the New Variant Is More Dangerous and Transmissible

June 21, 2021 — Dr. Ambrish Satwik talks with Dr. Satchit Balsari and Dr. Polly Roy about the "delta" variant, first originating in India, which is thought to be more dangerous and transmissible than the original coronavirus. (2 min., 31 sec.)    

Fledgling Legal Systems in China and Vietnam
Policy
 /  New York

Fledgling Legal Systems in China and Vietnam

At the 2011 Bernard Schwartz Book Award luncheon, Richard McGregor and Tuong Vu describe the emerging legal frameworks in China and Vietnam.
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Richard McGregor: The Reaction Inside China
Policy
 /  New York

Richard McGregor: The Reaction Inside China

The 2011 Bernard Schwartz Book Award winner describes how his book has been received inside China's halls of power.
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Madhur Jaffrey: 'Cooking and Screaming' into the Writing Life
Arts
 /  India

Madhur Jaffrey: 'Cooking and Screaming' into the Writing Life

Authors Madhur Jaffrey, Mohsid Hamid, and Nina Godiwalla offer some insights into their careers at "Mumbai Fully Booked: The Times of India Literary Carnival."
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Rabbis, Butchers, and a Great Tradition (Talmudic Debate)
New York

Rabbis, Butchers, and a Great Tradition (Talmudic Debate)

Highlights of Asia Society's "Great Debates" talk between Moshe Halbertal and Jeff Israel on the traditions behind Talmudic debate.
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2011 Bernard Schwartz Book Award (Complete)
Policy

2011 Bernard Schwartz Book Award (Complete)

Richard McGregor of the Financial Times is honored for his book 'The Party: The Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers.'
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The Great Debates: Jewish Talmudic Debate (Complete)
New York

The Great Debates: Jewish Talmudic Debate (Complete)

Scholars Moshe Halbertal and Jeff Israel explore the traditions underlying Talmudic debate.
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The Unquiet American: Richard Holbrooke (Complete)
Policy

The Unquiet American: Richard Holbrooke (Complete)

The late Asia Society Chairman and veteran U.S. diplomat's career is assessed by his ex-wife, journalists and a historian.
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Kyrgyzstan President: We Are a Different Country Now
Policy
 /  New York

Kyrgyzstan President: We Are a Different Country Now

The first woman President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Roza Otunbayeva, discusses transparency, natural resources and energy.
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Otunbayeva: Democracy Key to the Hearts of the People
Policy
 /  New York

Otunbayeva: Democracy Key to the Hearts of the People

Roza Otunbayeva, the first woman President of the Kyrgyz Republic, discusses democracy building initiatives.
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Kyrgyzstan President on Central Asian Neighbors
Policy
 /  New York

Kyrgyzstan President on Central Asian Neighbors

The first woman President of the Kyrgyz Republic discusses her relationship with other Central Asian neighbors and what's next for her after ceding power in December.
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Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva (Complete)
Policy
 /  New York

Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva (Complete)

The first woman President of the Kyrgyz Republic discusses her nation's political transition and development challenges.
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Asia 21 Summit: India 2011
Current Affairs

Asia 21 Summit: India 2011

Young leaders from across the Asian-Pacific region gather to discuss how to build the shared values necessary to address the world's greatest challenges.
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