Asia In-Depth
There's never been a better time to understand what's going on in Asia. That's why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world's leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Insights into the Indian Elections with Dr. Ronojoy Sen
With over 970 million eligible voters, the ongoing Indian elections mark the world's largest democratic exercise. As the six-week-long election process unfolds, Farwa Aamer, director of South Asia In…
Permission To Come Home: Dr. Jenny Wang on Asian Americans and Mental Health
May 14, 2024 — Dr. Jenny Wang, nationally recognized psychologist and author on the intersections of mental health, Asian American identity, and racial trauma, discusses strategies for both Asian and…
Japan’s Balancing Act, with Yuki Tatsumi
As tensions simmer in its immediate environment, Japan is on high alert. In the midst of
China's "sustained aggressiveness," Japan is revising its defense and security policies.
But how does this align…
China and Eastern Europe, with Alicja Bachulska
Views of China in Central and Eastern Europe range from Hungary, eager to be Beijing’s best friend, to the adverse Baltics. Hear Warsaw-based China analyst Alicja Bachulska on the unique experiences …
A Conversation with Asia Society President Dr. Kyung-wha Kang on Leadership and Global Governance
Managing Director Rorry Daniels interviews Asia Society President and CEO, Dr. Kyung-wha Kang, on what has shaped her career, including her mentors and key successes. The conversation also covers how…
Nepal’s Challenges, with Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar
Indira Ranamagar is Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal since January 2023. She started her career as a primary science and maths teacher in village schools in the southeast of Ne…
The Broad Appeal of Modi’s BJP, with Nalin Mehta
Nalin Mehta is a political scientist and journalist in Delhi, India, and author of The New BJP, a work you can only call THE book on the BJP, the largest political party in the world. Under the lead…
The United States, China, and the Future of the Global Order with Kishore Mahbubani and Orville Schell
NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 — Asia Society Policy Institute, in partnership with Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania, hosts a discussion on the U.S.-China relationship and how it impacts…
Asia Spotlight 2024: Telling Asia's Stories, Reporting on the Region
WASHINGTON D.C., January 25, 2024 — In this episode of Asia Inside Out, Wendy Cutler, Vice President & Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., leads a discussion a…
COP28: What’s New and What’s Next for Asia?
This month, we dive into the details of COP28, the world’s annual climate policy gathering, and what it means for Asia. Host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels d…
Shombi Sharp on India's Leadership in Development, Climate, and Equity
Ahead of COP28, host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels and guest co-host, Director of South Asia Initiatives of ASPI Farwa Aamer, talk to the UN Resident Coordi…
Ambassador Kevin Rudd on U.S.-China Relations Ahead of the Biden-Xi Meeting
NEW YORK, November 14, 2023 — Ahead of the important meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, renowned Sinologist and Australian Ambassador to the United S…
Jeffrey Feltman on the Crisis in Israel and Gaza 🇮🇱🇵🇸
In the latest episode of Asia Inside Out, host and Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Managing Director Rorry Daniels talks to Middle East specialist and ASPI Distinguished Fellow Jeffrey Feltman a…
A Conversation on the "Blue Pacific Identity" 🌏🌊
Today’s geopolitical circumstance, defined by the rivalry between the United States and China, has redefined the dynamics of regional and global orders. This reality is palpable in the Pacific region…
A Conversation on Hong Kong 🤝🇭🇰
Where do things stand in Hong Kong today, and what might the future hold?
This month, Asia Inside Out host Rorry Daniels speaks with two Hong Kong politicians and observers of US-China relations: Emil…
Inside Out Special Edition: Qin Gang Out 👋🇨🇳
This week we’re releasing a special edition of our podcast: Qin Gang Out.
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was recently removed as China’s foreign minister after being absent from public view for se…
A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵
Welcome to the relaunch of Asia Inside Out, a podcast from the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) that explores the latest news and developments in Asia foreign policy.
Our first guest in our return…
The Relaunch of Asia Inside Out 🤝🌏
We're relaunching Asia Inside Out, a podcast from the Asia Society Policy Institute that explores the latest news and developments in Asia foreign policy. It's been three years so allow us to reintro…
Parag Khanna on How to Live in a Globalizing World
In this episode, we are joined by Parag Khanna, an internationally best-selling author who has written about globalization and geopolitics. His most recent book “MOVE: Where People Are Going for a Be…
Journalist CeFaan Kim on Anti-Asian Violence
Chances are that if you’ve been paying attention to the alarming rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S., you’ve heard of journalist CeFaan Kim. His reporting, and his Twitter and Instagram feeds, ha…