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High-Flying Franchises: What Makes a Film Work on Both Sides of the Pacific

LOS ANGELES, November 1, 2017 — Fast and the Furious and XXX Director Rob Cohen, Founder and CEO of Base Media Chris Bremble, actress and star of Wolf Warrior II Celina Jade, and founder of Spring Era Film and Wolf Warrior II investor LV Jianmin discuss the box office popularity of franchise movies in both the U.S. and China. The conversation was moderated by Stephen Saltzman, chair of Asia Entertainment and Media at Loeb & Loeb.  (52 min., 33 sec.)

How Afghanistan Can Restore Its Political Credibility and Legitimacy
Policy
 /  Washington, D.C.

How Afghanistan Can Restore Its Political Credibility and Legitimacy

Panelists Omar Samad, Clare Lockhart, and Hassan Abbas discuss the causes of the controversy surrounding Afghanistan's presidential election and the solutions available to the leading candidates and their supporters. (3 min., 18 sec.)
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Dobbins: Afghanistan Isn't Ready for 'Winner-Take-All' Election
Policy
 /  Washington, D.C.

Dobbins: Afghanistan Isn't Ready for 'Winner-Take-All' Election

Amb. James Dobbins, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, explains why Afghanistan presidential candidates should seek a power-sharing arrangement to help settle the current electoral controversy.
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Afghanistan's Future: Politics, Prosperity, and Security Under New Leadership (Complete)
Policy
 /  Washington, D.C.

Afghanistan's Future: Politics, Prosperity, and Security Under New Leadership (Complete)

James Dobbins, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, speaks about post-presidential election Afghanistan, followed by a panel discussion featuring Clare Lockhart, Omar Samad, and Hassan Abbas.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe Addresses Asia Society Australia
Policy
 /  Australia

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Addresses Asia Society Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a business lunch hosted by Asia Society and the Australia Japan Business Cooperation Committee and others.
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Student Panel: Deeper Learning Through Global Competence
Education
 /  New York

Student Panel: Deeper Learning Through Global Competence

Marc Chun of the Hewlett Foundation moderates a student panel at Asia Society's 2014 Partnership for Global Learning Conference.
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Education

Giselle Martin-Kniep: Sustaining School Improvement

The President of Learner-Centered Initiatives calls for a broad re-evaluation of the way American schools work.
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Arts

Odissi Recital with Sonali Mishra

Classical dancer Sonali Mishra performs at Asia Society's 2014 Partnership for Global Learning Conference.
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'The Hong Kong Way ... is Perhaps the Most Optimal'
Current Affairs
 /  New York

'The Hong Kong Way ... is Perhaps the Most Optimal'

Ronnie Chan and Johnny Mok defend the current Hong Kong electoral process and what Chan calls the "father-son" relationship between China and Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong's Future: Autonomy and the Road to 2017 (Complete)
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Hong Kong's Future: Autonomy and the Road to 2017 (Complete)

Lawyer Johnny Mok sits down with Asia Society's Tom Nagorski and Ronnie Chan.
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Arianna Huffington: So-Called Experts and 'The End of Memory'
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Arianna Huffington: So-Called Experts and 'The End of Memory'

Arianna Huffington denounces the advocates for the Iraq war who have recently resurfaced in the U.S. media in response to the latest turmoil in that country.
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Arts
 /  New York

Shiva Ahmadi: On Creating 'Lotus'

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President's Forum with Arianna Huffington (Complete)
Current Affairs
 /  New York

President's Forum with Arianna Huffington (Complete)

The president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group discusses leadership and media in the 21st century, and offers personal insights into success and well-being.
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