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All Media Mentions

In the News

Oct 19, 2021

Rahmani joins a panel discussion at Milken Institute’s Global Conference on Global Overview: Charting a New Course

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 15, 2021

Verma appointed to the Board of Trustees by Ford Foundation

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Human Rights

In the News

Oct 14, 2021

Nawaz quoted in DW News: Pakistan struggles to balance ties between Washington and Beijing

Afghanistan China

In the News

Oct 13, 2021

Nilofar Sakhi writes for Middle East Institute: The humanitarian and human security crises in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Civil Society

In the News

Oct 10, 2021

Samad had an interview with Asharq News to discuss Taliban’s relationship with the US

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Oct 9, 2021

Samad had an exclusive interview with Global News Canada to discuss Afghanistan under the Taliban 2.0 rule and how the world should respond to the country

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Oct 6, 2021

Javid with Stanford University: Regional effects of the Taliban takeover

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan South Asia

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Chhibber wrote an opinion piece for The Economic Times: View: If India has to take on China, it must understand China and its future intentions 

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Nasr testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on Afghanistan Withdrawal

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 30, 2021

Verma joins the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s 4th annual conference

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

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.