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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.)

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Literacy
Education

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Literacy

Expanding Horizons makes the case for integrating global literacy—international knowledge, skills, and perspectives—into afterschool and summer programs.
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Zhao Ziyang's Memoir
Policy

Zhao Ziyang's Memoir

NEW YORK, June 17, 2009 - Editors of Zhao Ziyang's memoir, Adi Ignatius and Bao Pu, discuss the legacy of Tiananmen with former US Ambassador to China Winston Lord and Orville Schell, director of the Center on US-China Relations.
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Facing the Burma/Myanmar Crisis
Policy

Facing the Burma/Myanmar Crisis

Video Excerpt: Priscilla Clapp discusses Burma/Myanmar's upcoming 2010 elections and new constitution. (2 min., 55 sec.)
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How Tech Fuels Philanthropy
Business

How Tech Fuels Philanthropy

NEW YORK, June 15, 2009 - Brian F. Mullaney discusses how tech innovation was behind the success of Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft lip and palate charity. (19 min., 23 sec.)
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Muslim Voices: An Overview
Arts

Muslim Voices: An Overview

NEW YORK, June 5 - 14, 2009 - Expert commentary on, and highlights from, the Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas festival.

Muslim Voices festival website

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Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Learning (short)
Education

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Learning (short)

CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien narrates a documentary on using summer and afterschool hours to develop global citizens.
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Muslim Voices: Reza Aslan
Arts

Muslim Voices: Reza Aslan

Part of the city-wide festival Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas, Iranian American author Reza Aslan discusses Islam today in the contexts of history, faith, ideology, and culture.
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Muslim Voices: Dastangoi
Arts
 /  New York

Muslim Voices: Dastangoi

Naseeruddin Shah and colleagues revive one of the great storytelling traditions of South Asia.
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A New Indian Government
Policy

A New Indian Government

Kanchan Chandra (New York University); Sanjay Ruparelia (New School for Social Research), and Hindustan Times' Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, discuss India's 15th General Election, the results and its implications.
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Water for the Poor (Complete)
Business

Water for the Poor (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 3, 2009 - Microfinance and water management experts discuss innovative private-sector microfinance approaches to water management in the developing world.  (1 hr., 13 min.)
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Water for the Poor
Business

Water for the Poor

Video Excerpt: Joe Madiath, founder and executive director of Gram Vikas, discusses the need for microfinance and the possibility of its becoming mainstream. (1 min., 35 sec.)
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Pakistan's Refugee Crisis (Complete)
Policy

Pakistan's Refugee Crisis (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 1, 2009 - Abdullah Hussain Haroon, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, and George Rupp, president of the International Rescue Committee, discuss the IDP crisis with Asia Society President Emeritus Nicholas Platt. (1 hr., 23 min.)
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