South Asia
Under the leadership of Shuja Nawaz, the South Asia Center is the Atlantic Council’s focal point for work on Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan as well as on relations between these countries and China, Central Asia, Iran, the Arab world, Europe and the U.S. The Center 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 U.S. and NATO. These deliberations cover internal and external security, governance, trade, economic development, education and other issues. Working within the region itself, rather than in Washington alone, creates greater local ownership of results.Download the 2011 South Asia Center Report
Shuja Nawaz Interview on Pakistan Instability
January 24, 2012
In an exclusive interview with Kamna Arora of Zeenews.com, Shuja Nawaz, director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council, discusses the current turmoil in Pakistan.
South Asia Predictions for 2012
January 19, 2012
The South Asia Center receives guidance and support from many experts throughout the world. Our senior fellows, guest-speakers, Center patrons, and visitors contribute heavily to the Center’s mission to “wage peace,” and engage the international community in the region. The Center asked our contributors the simple, but key question, “What you do expect in 2012?”
Shuja Nawaz on Pakistan's Political Crisis
January 17, 2012Atlantic Council South Asia Center director Shuja Nawaz appeared on The Voice of Russia radio to speak on the power struggle between the Pakistani government and military forces amidst the current volatile atmosphere.
US-Israel and Iran: Looming Military Confrontation?
January 17, 2012
The Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force held a public briefing on January 17 on the rising conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Whither Pakistan? A Conversation with Imran Khan
January 13, 2012
On January 13, the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center held a video-teleconference with Imran Khan, founder of the Tehreek-e-Insaaf Party.
Barbara Slavin Discusses Iran on Public Radio
January 12, 2012
Barbara Slavin, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, and member of its Iran Task Force, appeared on WAMU 88.5 FM's Kojo Nnamdi Show and KCRW 89.9 FM's To The Point to discuss the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Rowshan and what it means for US-Iran relations.
Obama Administration Edges Toward Iran Regime Change
Barbara Slavin | January 11, 2012
The Barack Obama administration is increasingly giving the impression that it supports a policy of regime change against Iran - a policy that could backfire and convince Iran to build nuclear weapons.
Senior U.S. officials have suggested recently that mounting economic sanctions are meant to "tighten the noose" around the Iranian government.
Barbara Slavin on Bloggingheads.tv to Discuss US and Israeli Attitudes Toward Iran
January 09, 2012Barbara Slavin, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, and member of its Iran Task Force, was featured on a videocast of Bloggingheads.tv with Meir Javedanfar of The Guardian. The debate centers around US and Israeli attitudes toward Iran and the prospects for war.
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South Asia Predictions for 2012
The South Asia Center receives guidance and support from many experts throughout the world. Our senior fellows, guest-speakers, Center patrons, and visitors contribute heavily to the Center’s mission to “wage peace,” and engage the international community in the region. The Center asked our contributors the simple, but key question, “What you do expect in 2012?”
US-Israel and Iran: Looming Military Confrontation?
The Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force held a public briefing on January 17 on the rising conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Whither Pakistan? A Conversation with Imran Khan
On January 13, the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center held a video-teleconference with Imran Khan, founder of the Tehreek-e-Insaaf Party.
Iran's Hand in the Levant
The Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force and Rafik Hariri Center, held a joint public briefing on Iran's influence in the Levant on December 14.
Impulses: Trends That Will Shape India’s World
On December 2, the Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative and South Asia Center hosted a discussion on the global trends shaping India’s future towards 2030.
Connecting the Dots: Education and Religious Discrimination in Pakistan
On November 30, the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD), hosted a discussion which highlighted major findings in a new study (pdf) sponsored by the USCIRF and conducted by the ICRD.
Rethinking Indian Policies Towards Pakistan
On November 14, the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center and the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University hosted a discussion with Bharat Karnad, senior fellow for National Security Studies at the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, and author of India’s Rise: Why it is not a Great Power (Yet)
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