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Chandran Nair and Consumptionomics (Complete)

NEW YORK, November 16, 2011 — In conversation with David Zweig, author and sustainability advocate Chandran Nair argues that the Western model of consumption-driven economic growth cannot be replicated in Asia. (1 hr., 16 min.)

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System
Policy
 /  Japan

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System

Kanae Doi and Kana Sasakura discuss Japan’s criminal justice system while victims of wrongful convictions share their firsthand experiences.
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Japan-South Korea: New Cooperation, Opportunities, and Challenges in 2024
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Japan-South Korea: New Cooperation, Opportunities, and Challenges in 2024

Junya Nishino and Daniel Russel discuss the bilateral relations between the two U.S. allies and the positive developments moving forward.
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Business
 /  Japan

Japan and Hong Kong: Shared Ambitions, Shared Futures

A panel of experts reflects on the robust ties that Hong Kong and Japan have cultivated since the ’70s and explores the innovative endeavors currently undertaken by Hong Kong entrepreneurs in collaboration with Japan.
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Covering Climate Change: Views From the New York Times
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Covering Climate Change: Views From the New York Times

Somini Sengupta, Raymond Zhong, and Jesse Pesta speak with Orville Schell on ways the media can better communicate the challenges of climate change to the public and address gaps in coverage.
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A Closer Look: Indonesia After Jokowi
Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

A Closer Look: Indonesia After Jokowi

Yosifebi Ramadhani, Fakhridho Susilo, and Gita Damayana speak with Remko Tanis about the economic achievements and lasting legacy of the outgoing president.
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Hot Take: Understanding the Pivotal Elections in Pakistan with the Financial Times' Farhan Bokhari
Current Affairs
 /  France

Hot Take: Understanding the Pivotal Elections in Pakistan with the Financial Times' Farhan Bokhari

The veteran journalist speaks with Rayya Nahas on the 2024 polls of the world’s fifth-most populous nation.
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Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Japan's Womenomics
Policy
 /  New York

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Japan's Womenomics

Wendy Cutler, Joshua Walker, Akiko Yamahara, and Rorry Daniels discuss Japan’s gender inequality in the workplace.
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Architect and author Naomi Pollock on pondium
Arts
 /  Japan

Exceptional Japanese Houses: Residential Design from 1945 to the Present

Naomi Pollock delves into the distinctive features of Japanese houses post-WWII and offers an intriguing exploration.
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Interview With H.E. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea 
Current Affairs
 /  Korea

Interview With H.E. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea 

The Swiss top diplomat talks about Swiss-Korean diplomacy, from the fusion of architecture to sustainability and cultural collaborations. 
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Mental Health: A Gendered Lens
Education
 /  India

Mental Health: A Gendered Lens

Ayesha Ahmad and Aryan Somaiya speak with Anish Gawande on the perception and construction of gender and how it impacts access to daily lives and mental healthcare.
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Deciphering Pakistan’s Future: A Post-Election Analysis
Policy
 /  New York

Deciphering Pakistan’s Future: A Post-Election Analysis

Arifa Noor, Zahid Hussain, and Farwa Aamer discuss one of the biggest upsets in the South Asian country's election history.
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Hot Take: President's Macron's Visit to India
Current Affairs
 /  France

Hot Take: President's Macron's Visit to India

Mohit Anand speaks with Rayya Nahas on the French president’s symbolic state visit.
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