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Teaching Half the Sky: Mursal Hamraz

NEW YORK, September 26, 2014 — Asian University for Women (AUW) graduate Mursal Hamraz, currently employed in Afghanistan's Ministry of Counter Narcotics, recounts her personal history, describing the "five-year, life-changing education" she received from AUW, and sharing her conviction that education for girls and women is the "only key toward positive change" in Afghanistan. (5 min., 30 sec.)

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Assessing the Outcomes of PM Modi’s State Visit to Washington
Policy
 /  New York

Assessing the Outcomes of PM Modi’s State Visit to Washington

C. Raja Mohan, Tanvi Madan, Mukesh Aghi, and Farwa Aamer examine the prospects and challenges that lie ahead of the U.S.-India relationship. 
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Art from Streets to the Digital World
Arts
 /  Japan

Art from Streets to the Digital World

Marty Roberts, Elena Calderon Alaez, and Jodee Knowles speak with Jesper Koll about preserving street art and supporting the artists through a digital platform and ecosystem, including NFTs.
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Ambassadors’ Circle with German Ambassador
Current Affairs
 /  Japan

Ambassadors’ Circle with German Ambassador

German Ambassador to Japan H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze gives insight of Germany’s strengths, challenges, opportunities, and the long-standing German-Japan relationship growing stronger in this challenging time.
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Lands, Borders, and People: Media Narratives on Displacement
Current Affairs
 /  India

Lands, Borders, and People: Media Narratives on Displacement

Preethi Nallu, Sukhmani Khorana, Pari Saikia, and Priyali Sur discuss media responsibilities in reporting on refugee situations and the impact of reporting on policymaking and reality.
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Lands, Borders, and People: The Role of Host Nations
Current Affairs
 /  India

Lands, Borders, and People: The Role of Host Nations

Rubana Huq, Poongkothai Chandrahasan, and Priyali Sur explore mutually beneficial ways to integrate refugees in South Asia and contribute to economic development and growth.
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Lands, Borders, and People: Climate-Induced Migration and Displacement
Current Affairs
 /  India

Lands, Borders, and People: Climate-Induced Migration and Displacement

Stella Paul, Aqdas Afzal, Sanjay Vashist, and Priyali Sur examine environmental migration with a humanitarian lens.
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Lands, Borders, and People: International Law and the Politics of Displacement
Current Affairs
 /  India

Lands, Borders, and People: International Law and the Politics of Displacement

Ali Johar, Jay Ramasubramanyam, Ujjaini Chatterji, and Priyali Sur discuss refugees’ rights and status.
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China Executive Briefing | China Tech and the Impact of Geopolitics
Business
 /  Australia

China Executive Briefing | China Tech and the Impact of Geopolitics

Kendra Schaefer, Cheng Ting-Fang, Mark Tanner, and James Scullin discuss China’s quest for technological supremacy amid increasing global competition.
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From Delhi to Paris: Decoding the Significance of Modi's Guest of Honor Status
Policy
 /  France

From Delhi to Paris: Decoding the Significance of Modi's Guest of Honor Status

Farwa Aamer, Mohit Anand, and Philippe Le Corre delve into the rich tapestry of Indo-French relations and explore future possibilities for collaborative progress and growth.
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Big Picture: Contemporary China With Author Yan Lianke
Arts
 /  Switzerland

Big Picture: Contemporary China With Author Yan Lianke

One of China's most acclaimed writers discusses his most recently published novel “Heart Sutra” with Yunlong Song and Madelaine Wiebalck.
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Fireside Chat with Ambassador Eric Garcetti
Current Affairs
 /  India

Fireside Chat with U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Raja Mohan of Asia Society, India

Eric Garcetti and C. Raja Mohan talk about Washington and New Delhi's cooperation and shared vision.
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Ambassador Garcetti’s Foreign Policy Speech
Current Affairs
 /  India

Ambassador Garcetti’s Foreign Policy Speech

Eric Garcetti spoke about both countries aiming for mutually beneficial growth and advancement.
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