State of Asia
The STATE OF ASIA podcast brings you exclusive, engaging conversations with leading minds on issues that shape Asia and affect us all. AND: bonus episodes with insights straight from some of the many events organised by Asia Society Switzerland.
State of Asia
Latest Episodes
Kevin Rudd: the 2026 State of Asia Address
Kevin Rudd, Global President and CEO of Asia Society, delivers the 2026 State of Asia Address in front of a full house at the University of Zurich.Recorded on November 4, 2026, he shares his insights on Trump's America (a...
An Evening with Award-Winning Indian Author Jeet Thayil
International award-winning author, poet, musician, and publisher Jeet Thayil joined us in Zurich for a wide-ranging conversation on his work, his observations of the sudden disappearance of Bombay’s opium world, the growing role of poli...
From Madman to Lying Flat: How China is Learning to Speak about Pain
Qing Wang talks with Remko Tanis about the changing ways people in China confront and talk about their mental health.Qing's eye opening essay on the topic, is ...