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 /  New York

Giridharadas: 'No One ... Is Living Country Music Values'

NEW YORK, May 12, 2014 — Journalist Anand Giridharadas talks to NYU's Jack Tchen about the U.S. working class milieu he explored for his new book The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas, which relates a violent encounter between a Bangladeshi immigrant and a white supremacist immediately after 9/11. (5 min., 49 sec.)

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Permission To Come Home: Dr. Jenny Wang on Asian Americans and Mental Health
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 /  New York

Permission To Come Home: Dr. Jenny Wang on Asian Americans and Mental Health

Dr. Jenny Wang, Taiwanese-American clinical psychologist discusses with Kanika Chadda Gupta about how to prioritize mental well-being and offers practical steps to address it.
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Insights into the Indian Elections with Dr. Ronojoy Sen 
Policy
 /  New York

Insights into the Indian Elections with Dr. Ronojoy Sen 

Ronojoy Sen speaks with Farwa Aamer regarding the key factors shaping the Indian elections, voter perceptions on the ground, and the priorities for the new government.
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Is ASEAN’s Diversity an Asset or a Liability? Vietnam’s View of Regionalism, Engaging the Great Powers, Maritime Security and More
Current Affairs
 /  Australia

Is ASEAN’s Diversity an Asset or a Liability? Vietnam’s View of Regionalism, Engaging the Great Powers, Maritime Security and More

Bich T. Tran speaks with Natalie Sambhi about Hanoi’s stand on various issues and its relations with Canberra.
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Why ASEAN Falls Short on Human Security (Committed Leadership, Great Expectations of Malaysia’s 2025 Chairmanship, and More)
Current Affairs
 /  Australia

Why ASEAN Falls Short on Human Security (Committed Leadership, Great Expectations of Malaysia’s 2025 Chairmanship, and More)

Thomas Daniel discusses the controversial topics that the community is facing.
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Overcoming ASEAN’s Limitations: A Role for Australia? Getting the Most out of Southeast Asian Regionalism
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 /  Australia

Overcoming ASEAN’s Limitations: A Role for Australia? Getting the Most out of Southeast Asian Regionalism

Chiew-Ping Hoo speaks with Natalie Sambhi about the importance of supporting the regional grouping.
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What Does a “Philippines Indo-Pacific Middle Power” Mean? ASEAN, Maritime Cooperation, Relations with Australia and More
Current Affairs
 /  Australia

What Does a “Philippines Indo-Pacific Middle Power” Mean? ASEAN, Maritime Cooperation, Relations with Australia and More

Don McLain Gill speaks with Natalie Sambhi Australia–Philippines relations and beyond.
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Rapid Reactions to the Taiwan Presidential Inauguration
Policy
 /  New York

Rapid Reactions to the Taiwan Presidential Inauguration

Simona Grano, Rorry Daniels, and Lyle Morris share their insights on what Lai Ching-te’s inaugural address might mean for Taiwan, China, and the United States.
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Mental Health: The Spectre of Caste
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 /  India

Mental Health: The Spectre of Caste

Divya Kandukuri, Paras Sharma, and Ravali Pidaparthi examine how India’s social grouping system within communities impacts mental health.
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[Book Talk] “Gujarat Under Modi: Laboratory of Today's India”
Current Affairs
 /  France

[Book Talk] “Gujarat Under Modi: Laboratory of Today's India”

Christophe Jaffrelot speaks with Ingrid Therwath about his book detailing Narendra Modi’s tenure as Gujarat's longest-serving chief minister.
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Japan’s Foreign Policy and Global Positioning: Choices, Challenges, and Risks
Current Affairs
 /  Japan

Japan’s Foreign Policy and Global Positioning: Choices, Challenges, and Risks

Gideon Rachman delves into the geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., China, and Russia, and their impacts on Japan and global security, highlighting the intertwined nature of global alliances.
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16th Global Talent Symposium and Awards: Navigating Your Career Amid Shifts in DEI 
Current Affairs
 /  New York

16th Global Talent Symposium and Awards: Navigating Your Career Amidst Shifts in DEI 

Betty Ng, Ingrid Giordano, Christina Poon, and Linda Yoon speak with Richard Lui and offer strategies for AAPI employees to succeed in the workplace amid uncertainties.
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16th Global Talent Symposium and Awards: Furthering Global Talent Initiatives in an Increasingly Fractured Climate
Current Affairs
 /  New York

16th Global Talent Symposium and Awards: Furthering Global Talent Initiatives in an Increasingly Fractured Climate

Susan Reid, Jeanine Conley Daves, Joy Chen, and Scarlet Fu discuss the current landscape of diversity initiatives in the U.S..
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