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, March 5, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

A conversation with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on education for all girls

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT – Going beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar approach, Ms. Yousafzai believes in expanding female participation in the formal labor force by creating opportunities and helping local partners break down societal barriers to the entry of women into the formal work force.

Education Pakistan South Asia Women
Online Event Fri, February 26, 2021 • 1:00 pm ET

Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Healthcare’s essential role in stabilizing Afghanistan
Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society Security & Defense

Event Recap

Feb 13, 2021

Event recap: “Post-pandemic South Asia: How the COVID-19 pandemic will affect Pakistan’s economy and regional environment”

By Atlantic Council

On February 12, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted an event on Pakistan’s economic and regional environment in a post-pandemic world.

Civil Society Coronavirus
Online Event Fri, February 12, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Post-pandemic South Asia: How the COVID-19 pandemic will affect Pakistan’s economy and regional environment
Economy & Business Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy South Asia

Event Recap

Jan 9, 2021

Event recap: “Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Supporting economic opportunities for Afghan women as a driver of peace and security”

By Atlantic Council

On Thursday January 7, 2021, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center partnered with the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council (USAWC) and the American Council on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to host an event on women’s gains in Afghanistan, the critical role of Afghan women in Afghanistan’s peace and security, and the role of US actors in partnering with and empowering Afghan women.

Afghanistan Economy & Business
Online Event Thu, January 7, 2021 • 1:00 pm ET

Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Supporting economic opportunities for Afghan women as a driver of peace and security
Afghanistan Civil Society Economy & Business Human Rights

Past events

Dec 16, 2020

Event Recap: “The Nine Lives of Pakistan” with Declan Walsh and Shuja Nawaz

By Atlantic Council

On December 15, 2020, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center in partnership with the American Pakistan Foundation hosted a book talk with author and journalist Declan Walsh on his new book, The Nine Lives of Pakistan: Dispatches from a Divided Nation. The event was moderated by South Asia Center distinguished fellow Shuja Nawaz.

National Security Pakistan
Online Event Tue, December 15, 2020 • 10:00 am ET

“The Nine Lives of Pakistan” with Declan Walsh and Shuja Nawaz
Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense South Asia

Event Recap

Dec 1, 2020

Event recap: “Lessons for Afghanistan from Lebanon’s peace process”

By Atlantic Council

On November 25, 2020, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington D.C. jointly hosted H.E. Ambassador Roya Rahmani, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Dr. Patricia Karam, and Dr. Daniel Corstange for a conversation about lessons that can be learned from the 1989 Lebanese peace process for the ongoing Afghan peace talks.

Afghanistan Lebanon
Online Event Wed, November 25, 2020 • 9:00 am ET

Lessons for Afghanistan from Lebanon’s peace process
Afghanistan Democratic Transitions Human Rights Lebanon
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