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Interview With Daniel Wolvén, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Korea

September 27, 2023 — In this month’s episode of the Ambassador Series, Sweden Ambassador and long-time Asia Society Korea collaborator H.E. Daniel Wolvén talks about the significance of serving in Korea during this pivotal moment in history, as well as the surprising connection shared between nations through the global phenomenon of K-Pop. (13 min., 53 sec.)

Henry Luce's Failed Crusade

Alan Brinkley, biographer of the publisher Henry Luce, describes the one dream Luce never saw realized: a democratic, Westernized China.

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The Last Empress and the Publisher (Complete)

Biographers Hannah Pakula and and Alan Brinkley assess the complex ties between Henry Luce and Madame Chiang Kai-shek with Orville Schell.

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Policy

The Himalaya Then and Now

Mountaineer David Breashears offers side-by-side comparisons documenting the loss of ice on the Himalayan glacier.

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Policy

Asia's Vanishing Glaciers (Complete)

Bill McKibben, David Breashears, Orville Schell, and other experts make the case that the Himalayan glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate.

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Policy

China, The Indispensable Partner

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasizes the new, central role China plays in world affairs.

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Policy

Flournoy on US-India Defense Relationship (Complete)

United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy speaks on the U.S.-India defense relationship during an Asia Society program at the Army and Navy Club in Washington.

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Education

US-China Relations and the Role of Education

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2010 — US-China relations will be an important cornerstone for many sectors in the coming decades. A panel representing business, higher education, and public policy sound off on what today's students ought to know and be able to do. (45 min., 58 sec.)

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Education

Anthony Yu on Journey to the West

Dr. Anthony C. Yu, who translated the Chinese classic Journey to the West, discusses the difficulties and joys of translating cultures.

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Business

UNDP Report Launch: Asia's Recovery

NEW YORK, June 22, 2010 - Ajay Chhibber and other experts discuss the findings of a UNDP report on the effects of the global economic crisis on Asia. (1 hr., 58 min.)

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Arts

Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life (Complete)

Douglas Knight, author of a new book on the legendary Indian dancer Balasaraswati, discusses the icon's art and life with his son Aniruddha Knight.

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Arts

Balasaraswati and Devadasi Tradition

Douglas Knight on Balasaraswati and the Devadasi tradition.

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Arts

'Aspirasians' 2010 Summer Film Series (Trailer)

n its eighth year, the Asia Society Summer Film Series draws attention to the plight of the region's underprivileged and their remarkable valor in the face of adversity.

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