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In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s The Heat to discuss the Afghanistan crisis

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad quoted in Politico: Taliban takeover leaves Afghan diplomats in Washington limbo

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Nasr in Politico: Can America Still Help Afghanistan? 8 Former Officials on What’s Next

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins MSNBC to discuss the Taliban promises: ‘They choose their words very carefully’

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins Tolonews to discuss President Biden’s remarks and recent developments regarding Afghanistan’s situtation

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad joins CNBC to discuss how the Taliban have become smarter over time, saying what rest of the world wants to listen to: Former diplomat

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in VnExpress: The future of Afghanistan under the Taliban regime

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad quoted in Daily News: The Taliban is back- what happens next?

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in Republic World: Afghan Ex-VP Saleh Pledges New Fight

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins Policy Magazine for a policy Q&A

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Afghanistan Conflict

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.