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Makers of Modern India: B.R. Ambedkar (Complete)

NEW YORK, November 7, 2012 — In a talk with political theorist and historian Partha Chatterjee, author Ananya Vajpeyi discusses her new book, Righteous Republic: The Political Foundations of Modern India, with a particular focus on the jurist and political leader B.R. Ambedkar, who played a leading role in drafting the Indian Constitution. (1 hr., 23 min.)

Read an excerpt from Righteous Republic

Asia and Geopolitical Risk (Complete)
Policy

Asia and Geopolitical Risk (Complete)

Experts covering Asia, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East including Evan Medeiros, Sean West, Ayham Kamel, and Mujtaba Rahman discuss global political risk and the implications for markets and economies in the Asia Pacific.
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Towards an Asia-Pacific Community (Complete)
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Towards an Asia-Pacific Community (Complete)

Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd participated in a panel discussion on the future of a new regional security institution.
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Defining Global Competence
Education

What Is Global Competence?

Watch a short overview of Asia Society's definition of global competence.
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The South China Sea: A View From Beijing (Complete)
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 /  New York

The South China Sea: A View From Beijing (Complete)

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs from China presents Beijing's perspective on the maritime dispute.
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Asia & Globalization: The Way Forward (Complete)
Business
 /  New York

Asia & Globalization: The Way Forward (Complete)

BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie discussed the United States, China, and the importance of free trade in an appearance at Asia Society.
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Andrew Mackenzie: Advocates of Globalization Have Been 'Asleep at the Wheel'
Business
 /  New York

Andrew Mackenzie: Advocates of Globalization Have Been 'Asleep at the Wheel'

The BHP Billiton CEO explains how globalization advocates can persuade critics of the virtues of free trade.
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Preparing Students for the World
Education

Preparing Students for the World

Watch how Fort Vancouver High School partnered with Asia Society's International Studies Schools Network to prepare all of their students to graduate globally competent and prepared for the future.
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The Role of Architecture in China's Great Transformation (Complete)
Arts
 /  Switzerland

The Role of Architecture in China's Great Transformation (Complete)

The architect Jacques Herzog and the artist Ai Weiwei discussed the role of architecture in Chinese society.
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The Honorable Carrie Lam: Chief Secretary of Hong Kong
Policy
 /  New York

The Honorable Carrie Lam: Chief Secretary of Hong Kong

The veteran politician discusses the important role culture plays in bridging the gap between Asia and the West.
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Press Play: How to Collect, Preserve, and Present New Media Art
Arts
 /  New York

Press Play: How to Collect, Preserve, and Present New Media Art

A panel discussion featuring collector Harold Newman talked about strategies for preserving new media art at Asia Society on Friday.
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How Japan Can Overcome a Lack of Natural Energy Resources
Business
 /  New York

How Japan Can Overcome a Lack of Natural Energy Resources

Former minister of foreign affairs Yoriko Kawaguchi discusses Japan's energy strategy in the post-Fukushima world.
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Japan Rebooted: Climate Change and Energy Innovation (Complete)
Business
 /  New York

Japan Rebooted: Climate Change and Energy Innovation (Complete)

Yoriko Kawaguchi, David Sandalow, and Jackson Ewing discuss energy innovation and climate change at Asia Society in New York.
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