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Out of the Gobi: A Journey Against All Odds (Complete)

MUMBAI, January 21, 2020 — PAG Chairman and CEO Weijian Shan and IDFC First Bank Chairman Rajiv Lall discuss Shan's extraordinary journey from a farmer in the Gobi desert to one of Asia's most successful investors and the perception of revolution, propaganda, corruption, and growth in India and China. (1 hr., 30 min.)

Samuel Morse on Curator Sherman Lee
Arts

Samuel Morse on Curator Sherman Lee

Video Excerpt: Samuel Morse describes Sherman Lee and John D. Rockefeller 3rd's shared belief in art as a tool for cultural diplomacy. (1 min., 37 sec.)
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Pallavi Aiyar
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Pallavi Aiyar

NEW YORK, April 6, 2009 - Business Writers Series with Pallavi Aiyar, author of Smoke and Mirrors: An Experience of China. (1 hr., 19 sec.)
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Smoke and Mirrors: An Experience of China
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Smoke and Mirrors: An Experience of China

Author Pallavi Aiyar discusses Indians' growing awareness of China and the growing Indian community in Beijing.
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Stabilizing Afghanistan-Pakistan (Complete)
Policy

Stabilizing Afghanistan-Pakistan (Complete)

Panel discusses Asia Society's new Task Force report
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Stabilizing Afghanistan-Pakistan
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Stabilizing Afghanistan-Pakistan

Video Excerpt: Lord Paddy Ashdown stresses the "grave consequences of failure in Afghanistan" during a discussion at the Asia Society, April 2, 2009. (3 min., 9 sec.)
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The Politics of Recession
Business

The Politics of Recession

Donald Emmerson, Ellen Frost, John Ciorciari, and Donald Weatherbee debate the potential impact of the economic crisis on Southeast Asia and the ASEAN.
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A Gathering Storm?
Business

A Gathering Storm?

Video Excerpt: Raising the legacy of colonialism, Ellen Frost notes the ASEAN countries' desire to protect themselves from outside intervention and globalization (2 min., 13 sec.).
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Presidential Inaugural Gala
Policy

Presidential Inaugural Gala

Video Excerpt: Maya Soetoro-Ng, Steven Chu and Konrad Ng speak at the Asia Society Presidential Inaugural Reception in Washington. (3 min., 18 sec.)
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Wine and Spirits with Asian Cuisine (Complete)
Lifestyle

Wine and Spirits with Asian Cuisine (Complete)

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2008 - Cynthia Sin-yi Cheng, Chris Johnson, Litty Mathew, and Nobu Otsu dish about alcoholic beverages with various Asian cuisines. Saveur's James Oseland moderates the talk. (1 hr., 21 min.)
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Choosing the Right Sake
Lifestyle

Choosing the Right Sake

Sake master Chris Johnson discusses the different types of sake, and how to choose the right one for a meal.
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Kaihan Krippendorff
Business

Kaihan Krippendorff

Business consultant and writer Kaihan Krippendorff explains the relevance of traditional Asian approaches to innovation in today's corporate world.
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The Way of Innovation
Business

The Way of Innovation

Video Excerpt: Linear vs. cyclical—business consultant Kaihan Kripendorff argues that Asians and Westerners perceive the world differently (3 min.).
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