"There is nothing you do for water within your borders that doesn't serve the world." In the latest episode of Asia Inside Out, ASPI's @faamer.bsky.social speaks with @unuinweh.bsky.social's @kavehmadani.bsky.social about how water can be a foundation for international cooperation and stability.

How can Southeast Asia navigate intensifying U.S.–China competition while advancing its own economic and strategic priorities? On Oct. 14, join Gita Wirjawan and Amb. Craig Allen, moderated by Kevin Zongzhe Li, for a conversation on Southeast Asia’s place in a changing global order.

In the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with @kavehmadani.bsky.social from @unuinweh.bsky.social on global water bankruptcy and what it means for Asia. Catch the full episode on our YouTube: youtu.be/FIXnFlB0fME?...

Did you know #AsiaSociety has free online programs focused on Asia? This October, tune in to conversations about Vietnam's economy, Asian immigration, contemporary art in Japan, and more. t.co/15Adw1xo1p

In case you missed it live? The @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Substance or Signal? Reading the Trump-Xi Summit, featuring the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, examined what the summit signals for the region. Watch via the link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cawf...

@asiapolicy.asiasociety.org #AsiaInsideOut brings together experts and special guests to take you beyond the latest policy headlines and provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. #InternationalPodcastDay

Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, delivers an address and speaks with Daniel Russel, Distinguished Fellow at ASPI, about the state of the world, the impact of ongoing conflicts, and India’s relations with the United States, China, and Japan.

S. Jaishankar on a World in Rebalancing

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Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Asia Society President and CEO @mrkrudd.bsky.social discuss the forces reshaping the global economy and international order, from AI and technological competition to U.S.-China relations, China’s economic model and Southeast Asia’s growth.

Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan on AI, China, and Global Competition

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Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Shisir Khanal speaks with Asia Society President & CEO @mrkrudd.bsky.social about #Nepal's foreign policy, economic ambitions, and its role in a changing #Asia. https://youtu.be/ihoG1FRhVJw?si=UjRgWsr4_O8uReuD

The Hon. Minister Shisir Khanal on Steering Nepal’s Future in Asia’s Rising Century

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Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy PM and FM of Thailand and Distinguished Fellow of ASPI Danny Russel discuss ASEAN’s regionalism, resilience, and relevance; strategic autonomy amid U.S.-China competition; and the challenges facing the region, including Myanmar and Thailand-Cambodia relations.

Thailand’s Sihasak Phuangketkeow on ASEAN and the Future of Asia

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@albomp.bsky.social, prime minister of Australia, speaks with @mrkrudd.bsky.social, President and CEO of Asia Society and 26th prime minister of Australia, about Australia’s approach to AI, social media legislation for minors, relationships across the Indo-Pacific, and the importance of the UN.

Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd on Australia, AI, and the Indo-Pacific

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Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the President of the UAE, joins Dr. Kevin Rudd, President and CEO of Asia Society, for a conversation on Iran, UAE's civilian nuclear program, its exit from OPEC, the Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia, relations with India and China, and more.

Anwar Gargash & Kevin Rudd: Iran War, the AI Race, and Energy Security

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As U.S.-China competition reshapes the international landscape, U.S. Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social shares his perspective on the future of U.S. strategy toward China — including AI safety and governance, American economic competitiveness, effective deterrence, and diplomacy.

AI Safety in the U.S.-China Rivalry: Ro Khanna and Kevin Rudd on Strategy, Deterrence, and Diplomacy

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Check out Asia Society's official #UNGA81 lineup! Join us for a series of special programs during the United Nations General Assembly: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/united-nations-general-assembly

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Events at Asia Society happening around the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York.

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What can we expect from the upcoming Trump-Xi summit? CCA experts @neilthomas123.bsky.social, Lizzi C. Lee, Craig Allen, @pstasiatech.bsky.social, Helen Toner, Lyle Morris & Jing Qian examine what to watch in a new piece with @chinafile.bsky.social

What to Watch at the Xi-Trump Summit

Ahead of the September 24 Trump-Xi summit, CCA experts identify the decisions, signals, and unresolved issues to watch across trade, technology, Taiwan, AI, and bilateral cooperation.

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#UNGA81 comes to Asia Society 🇺🇳 Next week, join us at Asia Society New York for a series of special programs during the United Nations General Assembly. Register for events and view our full UNGA schedule: asiasociety.org/new-york/uni...

How should the U.S. and China manage strategic competition in an AI world? On Sept. 21, join Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social and @asiasociety.org President and CEO @mrkrudd.bsky.social for a conversation on AI safety and governance, economic competitiveness, deterrence, and managing strategic risk.

Trump's use of the Trade Act to unilaterally ban some Canadian imports is this administration's latest novel use of legal tools to roll out its trade agenda. With insights from Wendy Cutler of @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org & Simon Evenett of @globaltradealert.bsky.social ft.trib.al/Jwlyrbm

Trump’s Canadian import bans unleash new protectionism tool

First use of presidential powers under Trade Act sets new bar for policy dictated by White House

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In the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with C. Raja Mohan on the #SCO, the upcoming #BRICS summit, and shifting geopolitics. Catch the full discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f2nMIqKfcXE

Join us on Sept. 30 for a debate with @rhg.com's Daniel Rosen and @piie.com's Nicholas Lardy on China's economic rebalancing, household consumption, and the future of its growth model. Moderated by Lizzi C. Lee: https://tinyurl.com/bddpcyhe

Asia Society India Centre presents a closed-door conversation on The State of China and Its Implications for India, with Kevin Zongzhe L., Fellow at the @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Center for China Analysis, in conversation with Nikhil Inamdar, Senior Editor with BBC News India.

How is #China responding to Russia–North Korea military cooperation? Join CCA for a webinar with Sungmin Cho and @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social on Beijing’s tactical ambiguity, Xi’s Pyongyang engagement, and regional security. Moderated by Lyle Morris.

Don't miss the next issue of the #SouthAsiaSnapshot! 📩 Subscribe today for Director of South Asia Initiatives @faamer.bsky.social take on the Mecca Defense Alliance, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and India's multi-alignment, and the flash floods in Nepal.

What could a U.S.-China dialogue on frontier AI actually achieve? In the latest China’s DeepSeek Moment, Lizzi C. Lee, @pstasiatech.bsky.social & Kendra Schaefer unpack AI competition, open models, frontier risks & what to watch ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.

Trump-Xi Summit: A New Opening on Frontier AI Governance?

Lizzi C. Lee, Paul Triolo, and Kendra Schaefer examine U.S.-China competition on frontier AI, exploring diverging approaches to open-source AI and the prospects for cooperation on AI governance.

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Has China made more progress toward consumption-led growth than commonly recognized? Join Rhodium Group's Daniel Rosen on September 30 at @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org for a discussion with PIIE's Nicholas Lardy on China's consumption:

Does China Really Need to Consume More? A Debate with Nicholas Lardy and Daniel Rosen

Join us for a debate on the future of China’s economic growth and whether greater household consumption is essential to sustainable rebalancing.

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In this week's Asia Policy Brief, Rishi Gupta analyzes the shifting foreign policies of Bangladesh and Nepal, which elected new governments and leaders this year with stronger mandates for change on their domestic and foreign policies, and their respective engagements with India and China. ⬇️

Are Nepal and Bangladesh Shifting from India’s Sphere of Influence?

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Join us Sept. 1 for a webinar launching a new interactive exploring how trade agreements are defining access to #AI inputs. Experts will discuss the tracker’s key insights and the strategic logic driving the region’s digital alignment. Featuring Elina Noor and Nigel Cory. More speakers TBA.

Asia’s Digital Alignment Through Trade

Join ASPI for a virtual panel discussion on what the patchwork of digital trade agreements means for AI governance in the Indo-Pacific.

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Are #China’s hospitals really “less profitable” than U.S. hospitals? And does that explain the gap in biomedical innovation? CCA’s Huiyan Li argues that more important gaps lie in funding diversity, physician-scientist training, and institutional design.

Are China’s Hospitals Less Profitable—or Is Profitability the Wrong Lens for Biomedical Innovation?

China’s hospitals face a biomedical innovation gap with the United States—but profitability isn’t the main problem. The deeper challenge is building the funding, talent, and institutions needed to tur...

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Watch our new webinar assessing the early performance of the new leadership in Bangladesh and Nepal. Panelists Anil Giri, Raheed Ejaz, Rishi Gupta, and @faamer.bsky.social examine domestic progress and the two governments' foreign policy approaches.

Bangladesh and Nepal After Political Transition: New Leadership, New Directions

August 20, 2026 -- The start of 2026 marked a pivotal moment for South Asia as Bangladesh and Nepal ushered in new governments through consequential elections. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is nearing six months in office, while Nepal's Pri...

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ASPI's Wendy Cutler joined @deutschewelle.dw.com on Sunday to unpack the political impacts of the #US and #Canada retaliatory #tariffs and why diplomacy is needed to reach a deal. Watch her full analysis ⬇️

US-Canada trade war: The cost of fighting back | DW News

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