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Mar 4, 2021

COVID-19 is exacerbating air quality issues to the detriment of India’s most vulnerable

By Shashank Jejurikar

The brief period of clean air during India's lockdown offered a glimpse of what can be gained by building a cleaner, more sustainable Indian economy. To explore how that can materialize, this piece will first examine the opposing ecological and economic impacts of India’s lockdown, and then pose policy recommendations that balance sustainability and economic growth.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Coronavirus

In the News

Mar 4, 2021

Nasr in Foreign Affairs: Biden’s narrow window of opportunity on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Mar 4, 2021

Nasr in Foreign Policy: The Middle East’s next conflicts won’t be between Arab States and Iran

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 3, 2021

Riaz in The Daily Star: An ideal vision of democracy in Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh
Democratic Transitions

In the News

Mar 3, 2021

Riaz in The Diplomat: Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh
Democratic Transitions

In the News

Mar 2, 2021

Samad joins Kabul News TV to discuss the latest developments with the Afghan peace process

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

In the News

Mar 2, 2021

Akhtar quoted in Daily Times on Operation Swift Retort

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 2, 2021

Akhtar quoted in The Nation on #whatstrending

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

In the News

Mar 2, 2021

Lakhani joins Clubhouse to discuss the importance of Spotify Launch in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

Event Recap

Mar 2, 2021

Event recap: “Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Healthcare’s essential role in stabilizing Afghanistan”

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted an event on the gains that women have made in Afghanistan, the critical role of Afghan women in Afghanistan’s peace and security, and the role that US actors have in partnering with and empowering Afghan women.

Afghanistan
Civil Society

Experts