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The Political Kaleidoscope Turns Again in Crisis-Challenged Iran: 2013 Elections
Time to Move from Tactics to Strategy on Iran
India's Water Challenges
Water Insecurity: A Threat for Pakistan and India
Iran's Internal Politics: The Supreme Leader Grows Ever Lonelier at the Top
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The South Asia Center serves as the Atlantic Council's focal point for work on greater South Asia as well as its relations between these countries, the neighboring regions, Europe, and the United States. It seeks to foster partnerships with key institutions in the region to establish itself as a forum for dialogue between decision-makers in South Asia, the United States, and NATO, and continues to “wage peace” in the region. These deliberations cover internal and external security, governance, trade, economic development, education, and other issues. The Center remains committed to working with stakeholders from the region itself, in addition to partners and experts in the United States and Europe to offer comprehensive analyses and practicable recommendations for policymakers.
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Governance Opportunities and Challenges for the Incoming Pakistani Administration
May 20, 2013
On May 20, Alex Thier of USAID joins the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on governance opportunities and challenges in Pakistan following the May 11 election.
Beyond Pakistan's Elections: A Mountain of Challenges
May 17, 2013Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 17 for a discussion with Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan, former foreign secretary for Pakistan; Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Mohsin Khan, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council.
Pakistan's Historic 2013 Elections
Held on May 11, 2013, Pakistan's general election signifies the first civilian transfer of power following the successful completion of a five year term by a democratically elected government.
Shuja Nawaz Response to Pakistan Election Results (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
May 13, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins a live Google Hangout organized by RFE/RL to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz Speaks About Pakistan Elections (CCTV America)
May 13, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV America to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz on Foreign Policy Challenges for New Pakistani Government (VOA)
May 10, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins Voice of America’s Access Point in the lead-up to the Pakistani elections to discuss the foreign policy challenges of the next Pakistani government and how different governing coalitions may get along with the United States.
Shuja Nawaz on Pakistan's Upcoming Elections (NPR)
May 10, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz speaks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about Pakistan’s upcoming elections.
The Treacherous Road to Pakistan's Historic Elections
Shuja Nawaz | May 09, 2013
Pakistan's upcoming elections on May 11 provoke both fear and hope. The last time Pakistan held a reasonably free and fair election, in 1970, the country ended up splitting into two, as Bangladesh emerged out of the ruins of a horrible civil war that led to Indian military intervention.
Pakistan's Economic Challenges and Solutions: A Business Perspective
May 03, 2013Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 3 for a conversation with Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman, MCB Bank and Nishat Group.
Mian Mansha Suggests Privatization in Pakistan to Spur Economic Growth
On May 3, Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman, MCB Bank and Nishat Group, visited the South Asia Center to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities facing Pakistan.
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US-Iran Cultural Engagement: A Cost Effective Boon to US National Security
On June 27, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force will launch a new issue brief by Ramin Asgard and Barbara Slavin entitled US-Iran Cultural Engagement: A Cost Effective Boon to US National Security, along with a public briefing on people-to-people exchanges with Iran.
Stability and Reconstruction Operations Under Fire
On June 6, the South Asia Center will host a discussion with Stuart Bowen, special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction. Mr. Bowen will address lessons learned from Iraq and the need for a new model for stability and reconstruction operations (SROs).
Towards Regional Stability in South Asia
On June 3, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will host a discussion with Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, member of parliament, Rajya Sabha.
The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran
On May 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will release a new issue brief, The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran, a discussion of Iran’s upcoming presidential elections.
Governance Opportunities and Challenges for the Incoming Pakistani Administration
On May 20, Alex Thier of USAID joins the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on governance opportunities and challenges in Pakistan following the May 11 election.
Beyond Pakistan's Elections: A Mountain of Challenges
Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 17 for a discussion with Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan, former foreign secretary for Pakistan; Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Mohsin Khan, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council.
Pakistan's Economic Challenges and Solutions: A Business Perspective
Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 3 for a conversation with Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman, MCB Bank and Nishat Group.
