Asia In-Depth

by Asia Society

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.

Episodes

North Korea's Public Health Vulnerability

46m · Published 14 May 20:30

North Korea has long resisted foreign influence, aggressively guarding its borders, and ruthlessly controlling information coming in and out of the country. But have they managed to keep their country free from the coronavirus?

How Taiwan Smothered the Coronavirus

51m · Published 08 May 01:30

Despite its proximity and extensive links to mainland China, Taiwan has lost only six people to COVID-19. What are the secrets behind its success — and what are the implications for its future?

Assessing the Global Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus

55m · Published 30 Apr 19:00

As countries all over the world continue to grapple with the coronavirus, businesses large and small are struggling to cope with the profound economic consequences of widespread lockdowns. In this episode, three experts offer their perspective of the severity of the economic damage in three regions — Europe, Asia, and North America.

The Coronavirus in India and Pakistan

28m · Published 23 Apr 22:35

Ravi Agrawal and Mehmal Sarfraz say that while South Asia's two largest countries have so far avoided the worst of COVID-19, they cannot afford to be complacent.

Coping During the Coronavirus Crisis

52m · Published 16 Apr 21:00

Thupten Jinpa, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and a practitioner of Western and Eastern philosophy and religious studies, discusses how compassion meditation and other related Buddhist principles can help people in times of uncertainty and fear.

The Coronavirus and Anti-Asian Racism

49m · Published 09 Apr 22:50

Leesa Lin and Charlie Woo discuss the recent surge in attacks against Asians in the weeks since the coronavirus spread from China to the rest of the world.

Coronavirus: How South Korea Flattened the Curve

52m · Published 03 Apr 19:30

Jeongmin Kim and John Delury talk with Tom Nagorski about South Korea's successful attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: The Impact on China's Economy, Politics, and Relations With the United States

43m · Published 26 Mar 19:45

Kevin Rudd talks with Tom Nagorski about the impact of COVID-19 on the country where the outbreak began.

The Myth of Chinese Capitalism

39m · Published 19 Mar 22:10

Dexter Roberts talks with Tom Nagorski about his new book on China's unequal economic development and assesses the country's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

34m · Published 12 Mar 19:25

Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd and Rhodium Group Founding Partner Daniel Rosen asses what the ultimate impact of the coronavirus will be on the global economy short-term and longer-term.

Asia In-Depth has 77 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 53:20:05. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 21st, 2024 18:12.