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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Public Event Wed, December 11, 2019 • 10:00 am ET

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of President Eisenhower’s Historic Visit to India
India International Norms Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society

Bretton Woods 2.0

Oct 21, 2019

A Conversation with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan H.E. Reza Baqir

On October 16th, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics (GBE) Program hosted a roundtable conversation with Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
Public Event Mon, October 28, 2019 • 5:30 pm ET

“The Battle for Pakistan” with Shuja Nawaz and Steve Inskeep
Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense South Asia
Public Event Wed, October 16, 2019 • 12:30 pm ET

Afghanistan’s Fourth Presidential Election: Voting for Peace
Afghanistan Democratic Transitions Elections

Event Recap

Oct 1, 2019

Recap: Roundtable with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs

By South Asia Center

On October 1st, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a roundtable conversation with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. The discussion focused on the future of US-India relations amidst a renewed Western focus on geopolitics and economic development in the region. In his opening remarks, Dr. Jaishankar […]

Afghanistan India

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Apr 22, 2019

The future of Afghanistan: ongoing negotiations and the role of regional partners

By Sahir Amlani

On Monday April 22, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a panel discussion on the Afghanistan peace negotiations. The panel was moderated by the South Asia Center’s Nonresident Senior Fellow Fatemeh Aman and focused on the role of regional powers helping to secure stability and peace. Daud Khattak, Senior Editor of Radio Mashaal, outlined […]

Afghanistan India

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Apr 11, 2019

Financial Inclusion to Financial Sustainability – Empowering women in South Asia and Across the World

By Global Business & Economics

On April 11th, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program and South Asia Center partnered with the Grameen Foundation India and the NGO Committee on Financing for Development to host a panel discussion titled Financial Inclusion to Financial Sustainability – Empowering women in South Asia and Across the World as part of the World Bank’s Civil Society Policy Forum Spring 2019.

Economy & Business South Asia

Event Recap

Jan 15, 2019

Atlantic Council South Asia Center ten year anniversary reception

By Sahir Amlani

On Wednesday, January 9th, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a reception commemorating the Ten-Year anniversary of the Center. The occasion was marked by a ceremony honoring Shuja Nawaz, founding director of the South Asia Center and current Distinguished Fellow.  Bharath Gopalaswamy, Director of the South Asia Center, began the ceremony with welcoming remarks. […]

Event Recap

Jul 19, 2018

Oil and Iran: How renewed sanctions will affect Iran and world markets

By Global Business & Economics Program

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran Initiative in the South Asia Center, Global Energy Center, and Global Business & Economics Program co-hosted a panel discussion on the likelihood and effect of renewed US sanctions on Iran.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Event Recap

Mar 1, 2018

Afghanistan: Assessing progress and prospects for regional connectivity

By Nidhi Upadhyaya

Over the last three years, there has been enormous progress reached in the areas of regional connectivity in South Asia. Given Afghanistan’s geographic status as a land bridge between Central Asia and South Asia, and a catalyst for bulk energy transfers between these regions, it is possible that it can also serve a major role […]

Afghanistan
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