MUMBAI, June 14, 2011 —  John Lee, Director of Foreign Policy at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, discusses whether Chinese investment in Africa is a threat to India and also speaks about China's status as a rising power. (2 min., 16 sec.)

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HONG KONG, July 14-31, 2011 — The five films in this year's Asia Society Summer Film Series form a "cultural kaleidoscope" reflecting the diversity of contemporary Asia. (4 min., 10 sec.)

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NEW YORK, June 23, 2011 — In the wake of announced U.S. troop reductions in Afghanistan, Ali A. Jalali and Hassina Sherjan discuss potential next steps with Michael Hanna. (1 hr., 17 min.)

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2011— Highlights from Indonesia's Jogja Hip Hop Foundation performance on Asia Society stage. (5 min.)

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NEW YORK, June 23, 2011— Hassina Sherjan, co-author of Toughing It Out in Afghanistan and president of Aid Afghanistan for Education, speaks about social problem-solving and nation building in Afghanistan. (5 min., 32 sec.)

NEW YORK, June 21, 2011 — Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Associate Fellow John Ciorciari explains why China has clashed with Vietnam and the Philippines over disputed territories in the South China Sea and discusses some possible outcomes. (5 min, 45 sec)

HONG KONG, June 8, 2011 — Former U.S. Senator Evan Bayh assesses the impact of consumption and the role of the US government in the economic recovery. (3 min., 48 sec.)

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NEW YORK, June 13, 2011 — Asia Society's first Co-Chairs, Henrietta Fore and Ronnie C. Chan, share their thoughts on their joint role and Asia Society's mission in the 21st century. (12 min., 47 sec.)

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