The best of Asia Society every week. View this email in your browser August 29, 2017 CURRENT EVENTS 3 Questions on the China-India Border Dispute What the standoff in the Himalayas means for relations between Asia's two powers. Read POLICY Why President Trump's New Afghanistan Policy Is 'More of the Same' Hassan Abbas argues that while few good options exist for dealing with the Central Asian country, the U.S. president's approach is unlikely to make things better. Read CHINAFILE China Is Risking the Lives of Political Prisoners by Denying Them Medical Care Cases like the recent death of Liu Xiaobo highlight the illegal maltreatment that dissidents often suffer while in prison. Read UPCOMING EVENTS Zurich — Asia Society Book Club: Wish Lanterns, 8/31 Manila — ASEAN Trade Simulation, 9/6 Hong Kong — Advancing Opportunity for Hong Kong’s Youth, 9/6 JOIN & SUPPORT Asia Society relies on the generosity of its friends and members to support its mission of strengthening relationships and promoting understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States. Become a Member Donate FORWARD TO A FRIEND Asia Society 725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 USA Copyright © 2017 Asia Society. All rights reserved. asiasociety.org