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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 28/09/2026

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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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/09/2026

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. youtu.be/ihoG1FRhVJw?si=UjRgWsr4_O8…

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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/09/2026

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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.

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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/09/2026

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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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 25/09/2026

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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 25/09/2026

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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 17/09/2026

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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...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 15/09/2026

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.

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Danielle Myles @dmyles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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

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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

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 10/09/2026

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: youtu.be/f2nMIqKfcXE

Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 08/09/2026

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: tinyurl.com/bddpcyhe

Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · 07/09/2026

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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.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 03/09/2026

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.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 03/09/2026

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.

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Rhodium Group @rhg.com · 02/09/2026

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:

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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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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 27/08/2026

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. ⬇️

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/08/2026

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.

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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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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 24/08/2026

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 ⬇️

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 20/08/2026

How are #China’s young people rethinking mental health care, from therapy and podcasts to AI chatbots? In a new CCA webinar moderated by Jennifer Choo, Barclay Bram, Yiling Liu, and Wang Qing examine China’s “psy-boom,” changing ideas of connection, and the future of care.

From Therapy Rooms to AI Chatbots: How China’s Young People Are Redefining Mental Health Care