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Event Recap

Apr 7, 2022

USIP event recap: A conversation with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen

By South Asia Center

On April 5, 2022, the United States Institute of Peace hosted a conversation with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh H.E. A.K. Abdul Momen.

Bangladesh Economy & Business
Online Event Thu, April 7, 2022 • 10:30 am ET

Pakistan’s political crisis: Implications and scenarios
Democratic Transitions Elections Pakistan South Asia

Event Recap

Feb 3, 2022

Event recap: Women’s role in the future of Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

On January 19, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the US-Afghan Women’s Council co-hosted a conversation on women’s role in the future of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Civil Society
Online Event Fri, February 4, 2022 • 12:30 pm ET

In power after six months: What lies ahead for Afghanistan under the Taliban
Afghanistan Economy & Business Indo-Pacific Politics & Diplomacy
Online Event Tue, January 25, 2022 • 1:00 pm ET

The rise and fall of Arif Naqvi: A conversation with Simon Clark
Economy & Business Indo-Pacific Pakistan South Asia
Online Event Thu, January 27, 2022 • 9:00 am ET

Lessons from the Afghanistan experience: Protecting future US assistance for the Afghan people
Afghanistan Indo-Pacific Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Online Event Wed, January 19, 2022 • 1:00 pm ET

Women’s role in the future of Afghanistan
Afghanistan Indo-Pacific Resilience & Society South Asia

Event Recap

Dec 20, 2021

Event recap: “The transformative potential of crypto and blockchain for Pakistan”

By Fahim Ahmad

The Atlantic Council South Asia Center’s Pakistan initiative, convened a panel discussion on December 13 to discuss the potential of digital currency in Pakistan and how it will benefit the socio-economic situation in the country.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy
Online Event Fri, January 7, 2022 • 10:00 am ET

A conversation with Ishrat Husain, former Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan
China Economy & Business Macroeconomics Pakistan
Online Event Mon, December 13, 2021 • 9:30 am ET

The transformative potential of crypto and blockchain for Pakistan
Digital Currencies Economy & Business International Markets Pakistan
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