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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
Prospects and Challenges for Increasing India-Pakistan Trade
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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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US-Pakistan Relations: Lessons from the Past, Looking to the Future
February 13, 2013
The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will host a conversation with Ambassador Cameron Munter, former US ambassador to Pakistan on February 13.
Slavin on Senator Hagel's Secretary of Defense Nomination (MSNBC)
February 04, 2013South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins MSNBC’s Up with Chris Hayes to discuss Senator Hagel’s nomination for secretary of defense.
Atlantic Council South Asia Center Launches Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Website
January 31, 2013WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center today launched a new website for its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan program at www.elpak.org, which seeks to support and empower the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders to contribute positively to the growth and development of their country. The new site will allow individuals from Pakistan and around the world to learn more about the Emerging Leaders of Pakistan fellowship and civil society issues shaping the youth of Pakistan today, while providing a forum for engagement.
A New Chapter in US-India Relations?
January 30, 2013
On January 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will host a conversation with Ambassador Neelam Deo, director, Gateway House, Mumbai.
Shuja Nawaz in Documentary on US Military Drones (PBS NOVA)
January 24, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz appeared in PBS NOVA documentary "Rise of the Drones" on the use of drones by the US military.
The French Mess in Mali and Libya
Rajan Menon | January 24, 2013
If you want an illustration of the law of unintended consequences, look no further than Mali. The drama that’s been unfolding there over the past nine months, and that has taken a new turn in the past week, is a perfect illustration.
Nawaz: US-Afghanistan Ties and Troop Drawdown (Al Jazeera English)
January 14, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins Al Jazeera’s Inside Story Americas to discuss US-Afghanistan ties and the scheduled 2014 troop withdrawal amid Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s visit to Washington.
Looking Ahead to South Asia in 2013
January 14, 2013
In the coming year, the greater South Asia region will undergo significant changes. In advance of these transitions, the South Asia Center invited experts and Center supporters and contributors to share their predictions for the region in the coming year as well as offer advice for the second Obama administration on how best to approach greater South Asia (including Iran and Afghanistan).
Channeling Progress Through Pakistan's Youth
January 12, 2013
The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will hold a discussion on “Channeling Progress through Pakistan’s Youth,” with its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) 2012 Fellows.
Afghanistan Better Off Than It Was in 2001; Still Not Good Enough
James Joyner | January 10, 2013
While NATO is far from achieving the objectives in Afghanistan it set out more than a decade ago, more progress has been made than is widely understood. So say distinguished diplomats from the United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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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.
India: A Growing Global Player
On April 16, please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center for a conversation on India as an economic power with Mr. B. Muthuraman, vice chairman, Tata Steel Group.
Elections 2013: Pakistan's Turning Point?
On April 10, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is hosting a discussion on Pakistan's upcoming elections with Simbal Khan, Pakistan scholar, Woodrow Wilson Center; Ikram Sehgal, chairman, Pathfinder Group; and Jumaina Siddiqui, senior program officer, Pakistan, National Democratic Institute.
