Why Richard Holbrooke Clashed With Barack Obama
When President Obama appointed Richard Holbrooke to manage the U.S. relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan, the assignment seemed like a perfect c...
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The most memorable moments from Asia Society’s acclaimed programming, delivered in 15 minutes or less. We choose the most enlightening, fascinating, and entertaining events and conversations and turn them in to easy-to-digest podcast episodes. If you have a passion for Asia — including arts, culture, current affairs, policy, Asian-American issues, and more — subscribe today.
Iran Foreign Minister's Defiant Message for the U.S.
In a lively appearance at Asia Society, Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran would continue to sell its oil to foreign buyers in spite of American pres...
Japan's Unheralded Opportunities
Economist Jesper Koll explains his counterintuitive take on the country's growing prospects — particularly for its youth.
How Will 'Crazy Rich Asians' Change the Entertainment Industry?
Whether it's on the silver screen, a television screen or your computer screen, Asian and Asian American talent has achieved mainstream status in Holl...
Why the Trump/Kim Talks Fell Apart
Daniel Russel of the Asia Society Policy Institute discusses the limits of President Trump's "mano a mano" approach to solving the North Korean nuclea...
Remembering China's Cultural Revolution
Financier Weijian Shan recounts his experience as a teenager during China's Cultural Revolution and his subsequent arrival in the United States.
Is Indian Film Asia's Next Big Cultural Export?
A changing global film industry is giving India's filmmakers and actors a chance to be seen by audiences well beyond its borders. People speaking in t...
Hearing From America's Undocumented Asians
Two Asian immigrants share their stories of coming to the United States, and coming to terms with their undocumented status. As the United States stru...
Why China Could Win a Trade War
In this episode of Asia Abridged, Wendy Cutler and Orville Schell tell us why, contrary to President Trump's assertions, Beijing is well-positioned to...
A 'Bonanza' For Kim Jong Un
Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President for International Diplomacy and Security Daniel Russel and former U.S. Undersecretary of State for Politi...