Video Gallery

Douglas Knight on Balasaraswati and the Devadasi tradition.

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.

Thailand expert William Klausner discusses that country's color-coordinated politics on June 14, 2010.

Pakistani journalist Imtiaz Gul describes the migration of the first foreign militants into Pakistan's tribal areas.

Veteran Pakistani journalist Imtiaz Gul assesses the worsening situation in Pakistan's tribal areas with Hassan Abbas and Jeff Laurenti.

Kiat Sitthiamorn, Thai Special Envoy to New York and Washington, discusses recent events and his nation's future during an interview at Asia Society headquarters.

School reform worked in England. Scores were up throughout the country. But how can it be sustainable? David Hopkins lays out a four-part plan.

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2010 —What makes Singapore's schools so good? Ho Peng shares her insights. (22 min., 41 sec.)

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Thai Special Envoy Kiat Sitthiamorn offers some blunt suggestions for fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Australia's efforts to extend high academic performance to all students. (18 min., 7 sec.)

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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2010 — Listen in as Pasi Sahlberg describes how Finland created the highest-ranking education system in the world. (22 min., 21 sec.)

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