Asia Society: The Weekly Fix

The Shooting in Korea, and What It Means (The Weekly Fix, 7/15/08)

Tue, 15 jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The latest in North-South Korea relations, in the wake of the South Korean tourist killing, with Dr. Mike Kulma; plus, a spotlight on films from the Asian American International Film Festival, this week at Asia Society in New York.

Should Bush Be Going to Beijing? (The Weekly Fix, 7/8/08)

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Weighing President Bush's decision to attend the Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, with Asia Society Executive VP Jamie Metzl -- plus, a discussion on educating India's children, with Dr. Madhav Chavan of the nonprofit Pratham. And, upcoming programs at our Hong Kong and Washington DC centers.

South Koreans' "Beef" With Their Government (The Weekly Fix, 7/1/08)

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500

With increasingly violent anti-government protests in South Korea, MIKE KULMA, Director of Policy Programs, explains to us that it's not just about the beef. Also, listen to former "Economist" Editor-in-Chief Bill Emmott give his advice to the next American President on how to strengthen ties with Asia.

Getting Serious About E-Waste (The Weekly Fix, 06/24/08)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

As more than 160 countries meet in Bali on the problem of e-waste, MICHAEL ZHAO tells us about the toxic effects of e-waste he's seen in Asia -- and SUZANNE DIMAGGIO tells us what countries internationally hope to achieve under the UN Basel Convention. Plus, journalists Shai Oster (winner of Asia Society's Osborn Elliott Prize for excellence in journalism on Asia) and John Pomfret on the Three Gorges Dam in China. And find out what’s coming up this week at our centers in Washington, DC and Northern California.

The Beats in India (The Weekly Fix, 6/17/08)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Helen Koh of the Asia Society's Cultural Programs department discusses the influence of India on the Beat Generation, and poet Gary Snyder describes the influence of Buddhism on Beat writing.

China's Media: New Openness, or Crackdown Ahead? (The Weekly Fix, 6/10/08)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The latest news on the aftermath of the earthquake in China, China's media environment, and potential flashpoints leading up to the Olympic Games. Sir John Holmes of the United Nations speaks at Asia Society about relief efforts in Burma. Plus, upcoming conferences and events around the world.

China's Growing Pains; Asian Americans, Activism, and Campaign 2008 (The Weekly Fix, 6/3/08)

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:24:07 -0500

The latest news out of China and a rundown of Asia Society's Asian Corporate Conference in Tianjin, an American blogger arrested in Singapore, and "Asian Americans Shattering Convention" -- their role in Election 2008. Plus, our new New York Museum exhibition "Ardeshir Mohassess: Art and Satire in Iran."

The Burma Impasse (The Weekly Fix, 5/27/08)

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Suzanne DiMaggio, Director of Asia Society's Asian Social Issues Program, talks about the diplomatic front in the movement to get aid into Burma. How has UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon handled the situation? What could have ASEAN done differently? Also listen as Ashraf Ghani, co-author of "Fixing Failed States," talks about how food aid hurts the countries it's meant to help.

China's Recovery: Heartbreak, and New Questions (The Weekly Fix, 5/20/08)

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

A special podcast focusing on the aftermath of China's devastating earthquake... with MICHAEL ZHAO and ANDREW SMEALL from Asia Society's Center on US-China Relations on the unprecedented amount of information coming from Chinese media and new media sources, and Director of Asia Society Policy Programs MIKE KULMA on how China's openness bodes well for international relations.

China After the Quake (The Weekly Fix, 5/13/08)

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Asia Society Associate MICHAEL ZHAO relays on-the-ground reports from Sichuan Province in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in China. Then, listen to excerpts from a moving Carnatic music performance at Asia Society by the renowned ARUNA SAIRAM. Finally, we'll tell you about a very special groundbreaking for our Texas Center, and our very own CSI, in Hong Kong.

The Cyclone and the Junta (The Weekly Fix, 5/6/08)

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Bernard Schwartz Fellow Tion Kwa gives us his analysis of the humanitarian crisis in Burma/Myanmar. What kind of impact will aid have? Will there be democracy? What will the military's next steps be? Asia Society President Vishakha N. Desai talks about her experience as an Asian American. How do you define yourself? Tell us at YouTube.com/AsiaSociety.

Heritage Month, with Sandra Oh, Kal Penn... and You (The Weekly Fix, 4/29/08)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a special edition of "The Weekly Fix." Hear what celebrities and prominent Asian Americans have to say -- including Kal Penn of Harold and Kumar, Hung Huynh of "Top Chef," Sandra Oh of "Grey's Anatomy," and Kai-Fu Lee of Google Greater China. Find out how to join our special YouTube initiative, and also hear about Asian American programs we have throughout the month.

India Goes Hungry; Secrets of Chinese Takeout (The Weekly Fix, 4/22/08)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The world food crisis and Asia, with analysis by Asia Society Fellow Mira Kamdar... Food author Jennifer 8. Lee solves a Chinese takeout mystery.. and upcoming Asia Society programs in Mumbai and Hong Kong.

Nepal's Maoists and the End of Monarchy (The Weekly Fix, 4/15/08)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The latest news out of Nepal, including why do the Maoists seem to have such a commanding lead in the polls? Asia Society’s Sanjeev Sherchan gives us in-depth analysis. Carbon trading: Western businesses are investing in Asian carbon cutting initiatives with profitable results. Jon Anda, president of Environment Markets Network, tells us how.