The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.

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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.



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All Events

Online Event Fri, April 23, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

The future of the transatlantic partnership with Afghanistan

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – The exclusive launch of the Transatlantic Charter on Afghanistan as part of the Strategic Dialogues on and with Afghanistan, hosted by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
Afghanistan Europe & Eurasia Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Apr 12, 2021

Event recap: “‘A Forgotten Ambassador in Cairo’ with N.S. Vinodh and Shuja Nawaz”

By Atlantic Council

On April 8, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a conversation with author N.S. Vinodh on his book, A Forgotten Ambassador in Cairo: The Life and Times of Syud Hossain.

India Politics & Diplomacy

Past events

Apr 5, 2021

Event recap: “Whose voices count on Afghanistan? The politics of knowledge production”

By South Asia Center

On April 1, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted an event on the politics of knowledge production in Afghanistan and how we can make the policy space more representative and reflective of the peoples, histories, and realities on the ground.

Afghanistan Civil Society
Online Event Thu, April 8, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

“A Forgotten Ambassador in Cairo” with N.S. Vinodh and Shuja Nawaz
Civil Society Democratic Transitions India North Africa

Event Recap

Mar 25, 2021

Event recap: “Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Leadership and peace”

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council and the American Council on Women, Peace and Security, hosted a conversation on the efforts made by Afghan women and their US partners to improve women’s leadership opportunities in Afghanistan, what these improvements mean for Afghan women, and the critical role women play in Afghanistan’s aspirations for long-term peace.

Afghanistan Human Rights
Online Event Thu, April 1, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Whose voices count on Afghanistan? The politics of knowledge production
Afghanistan South Asia
Online Event Tue, March 23, 2021 • 12:00 pm ET

Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Leadership and peace
Afghanistan Human Rights Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Resilience & Society

Event Recap

Mar 11, 2021

Event recap: “The future of US-Pakistan relations with H.E. Ambassador Asad Khan”

By Atlantic Council

On March 9, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the Embassy of Pakistan were joined by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, for a timely conversation on the future of the US-Pakistan relations.

Economy & Business Pakistan

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
Online Event Tue, March 9, 2021 • 3:00 pm ET

The future of US-Pakistan relations with H.E. Ambassador Asad Khan
Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security Indo-Pacific Pakistan
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