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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.

  1. 2019-05-10

    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 challenge for the veteran diplomat. Instead, the two men could not see eye to eye before Holbrooke's untimely death in 2010. George Packer, author of a new biography of Holbrooke, explains the fundamental differences between the president and diplomat.

    14 min

  2. 2019-04-30

    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 pressure, offered to negotiate a prisoner exchange with the U.S, and said that Iran, the U.S., and Saudi Arabia had agreed to a ceasefire in Yemen in 2015 — but Saudi Arabia pulled out at the last minute.

    8 min

  3. 2019-03-25

    Japan's Unheralded Opportunities

    Economist Jesper Koll explains his counterintuitive take on the country's growing prospects — particularly for its youth.

    10 min

  4. 2019-03-15

    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 Hollywood.

    7 min

  5. 2019-03-08

    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 nuclear crisis.

    10 min

  6. 2019-02-15

    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.

    10 min

  7. 2018-10-25

    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 this podcast:Visheh Bhatt, filmmaker: https://twitter.com/VishehB7Kabir Khan, filmmaker: https://twitter.com/kabirkhankkZulfiqar Khan, managing director of video streaming platform Hooq: https://www.hooq.tv/Anil Kapoor, actor and producer: https://twitter.com/AnilKapoorMichelle FlorCruz, Asia Society: https://twitter.com/mflorcruz

    10 min

  8. 2018-06-27

    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 compete in a trade conflict with the United States.

    9 min
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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.

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  • Kanal
    Asia Society
  • Skapad av
    Asia Society
  • Aktiva år
    2017 - 2019
  • Avsnitt
    30
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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