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Talk at the Library: The Role of National Identity in India's Democratic Backsliding

ZURICH, June 5, 2024 — In this Talk at the Library, Dr. Manali Kumar, political scientist and editor-in-chief of 9DASHLINE, explores the role of national identity in India's democratic backsliding and discusses the recent election results. Rebecca Farner, outreach and communications manager at Asia Society Switzerland, moderates the conversation. (34 min., 59 sec.)

Oxford Debate: The Next U.S. Administration Must Reassure China, Not Just Deter It
Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

Oxford Debate: The Next U.S. Administration Must Reassure China, Not Just Deter It

Rorry Daniels, Yun Sun, James Crabtree, and Jason Hsu argue on whether Washington should double down on tougher deterrence or seek collaboration with Beijing.
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China's Post-Plenum Tech Gambit: Chips, Shifts, and the Race to the Next Frontier
Policy
 /  New York

China's Post-Plenum Tech Gambit: Chips, Shifts, and the Race to the Next Frontier

Mary Hui, Paul Triolo, Glenn Luk, and Kevin Xu speak with Lizzi C. Lee and share their insights on where Beijing’s industrial policy is headed.
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Taking the Pulse of Post-COVID Chinese Economy and Society
Policy
 /  New York

Taking the Pulse of Post-COVID Chinese Economy and Society

Lynette Ong, Scott Kennedy, Qin Gao, and Gady Epstein discuss the impact of China’s zero-COVID policy eighteen months after it ended.
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Flashpoint Taiwan: Virtual Launch Event and Panel Discussion for the Taiwan Policy Database
Policy
 /  New York

Flashpoint Taiwan: Virtual Launch Event and Panel Discussion for the Taiwan Policy Database

Raymond F. Burghardt, Rorry Daniels, Wen-Ti Sung, XIN Qiang, and Lyle J. Morris discuss the utility and value of the interactive website on Taiwan policy.
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Arts
 /  New York

Threads of Sustainability: Fashion, Ethics, Traditions, and the Environment (Panel Discussion)

Carmen Artigas, Sandy Dalal, Ajay Shrivastav, Rachel Cooper discuss the ongoing tension between the fast-moving fashion industry and the slower, more ethical focus on health and environmental impacts.
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Arts
 /  New York

Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories From a Family Table

Leila Heller launches her new book, which contains her family’s exquisite collection of regional delicacies, through a conversation with Andy Baraghani, Massumeh Farhad, and Jacqueline Terrebonne.
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“LEAD BIGGER: The Transformative Power of Inclusion” by Anne Chow
Business
 /  New York

“LEAD BIGGER: The Transformative Power of Inclusion”: Anne Chow

The author and leadership expert speaks with Victoria Liu about her new book that introduces a new approach to inclusive leadership that expands our understanding of what organizations need to foster growth and innovation.
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Tarun Tahiliani: Journey to India Modern 
Arts
 /  New York

Tarun Tahiliani: Journey to India Modern 

The fashion designer speaks with Fern Mallis about his book, which traces his journey in the Indian fashion scene and highlights how India’s rich design history has inspired him.
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“Loot”: Tania James in Conversation With Sree Sreenivasan
Arts
 /  New York

“Loot”: Tania James in Conversation With Sree Sreenivasan

The critically acclaimed author speaks with the SAJA president about her book that chronicles the journey of an 18th-century woodcarver whose experiences mirror the upheaval in war-torn India and Europe.
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Arts
 /  New York

Songs of Punjab: Narratives of Resilience 

Navdeep Suri and Vidya Shah speak with Sanjoy K. Roy about the haunting tribute to the loss of innocence and the enduring spirit of resilience.
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[JLF 2024] Shashi Tharoor: A Man for All Seasons
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 /  New York

[JLF 2024] Shashi Tharoor: A Man for All Seasons

The Indian writer and politician speaks with Aroon Purie about various interesting topics.
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Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2024] Introductory Remarks

Rachel Cooper, Suraj Dhingra, Sanjoy K. Roy, and Binaya Srikanta Pradhan deliver the introductory and welcome remarks to the 2024 Jaipur Literature Festival in New York.
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