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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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Online Event Thu, November 18, 2021 • 10:00 am ET

Bangladeshi perspectives on regional economic cooperation
Bangladesh Economy & Business Inclusive Growth International Markets
Online Event Wed, October 27, 2021 • 12:00 pm ET

Dispatch from the ground: An American in Kabul
Afghanistan Conflict Extremism Intelligence
Online Event Wed, October 27, 2021 • 10:00 am ET

A new Bhashan Char agreement: What now for the Rohingya in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Human Rights Resilience Resilience & Society
Online Event Wed, October 6, 2021 • 10:00 am ET

Pakistan faces economic challenges: A conversation with Princeton economist Professor Atif Mian and Shuja Nawaz
Economy & Business Macroeconomics Pakistan South Asia

Event Recap

Sep 3, 2021

Event recap: “What is the key to national prosperity?”

By Atlantic Council

On August 18, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss the themes of the book, Prosperity for all Nations, by Raza Hasan.

Pakistan South Asia

Event Recap

Aug 23, 2021

Event recap: “On the frontline: Protecting Afghanistan’s human rights defenders”

By Areeba Atique

On August 5th, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center, held a discussion with some of Afghanistan’s leading human rights defenders (HRDs) and experts to explore what lies ahead for the activists who put their lives on the line to fight impunity, militancy, and violence.

Afghanistan Human Rights
Online Event Wed, August 25, 2021 • 10:00 am ET

After the G-7: The strategic implications of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Conflict Crisis Management Human Rights

Event Recap

Jul 19, 2021

Event recap: “Report Launch: Reimagining the US-India trade relationship”

By Ayra Khan

On July 7, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted Ambassador Robert Holleyman, partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, and Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish, partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates to launch the newly released report, Reimagining the US-India trade relationship, curated by Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center’s non-resident senior fellows Ridhika Batra, Mark Linscott, Harsha Vardhana Singh, and non-resident fellow Anand Raghuraman.

Economy & Business India

Event Recap

Jul 14, 2021

Event recap: “REVIVING India’s informal workforce and entrepreneurs”

By Ayra Khan

Overall, the pandemic transformed how we look at the needs of micro-entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and those within the informal sector. It amplified the need to address the inequality within communities while also pushing various sectors, including commercial and non-profit, to push the boundaries on what recovery means. COVID-19 gave businesses opportunities to stand up for the most vulnerable. In doing so, the REVIVE alliance has helped set the stage for a new, resilient normal.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

Event Recap

Jul 12, 2021

Event recap: The importance of inclusivity in the Afghan peace process

By Fahim Ahmad

An event recap for the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Afghanistan’s Mechanism for Inclusive Peace (AMIP)’s discussion on the importance of inclusivity in the Afghan peace process.

Afghanistan Civil Society
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