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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Oct 10, 2021

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

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Afghanistan Human Rights

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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

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Afghanistan Human Rights

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Oct 6, 2021

Javid with Stanford University: Regional effects of the Taliban takeover

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Afghanistan South Asia

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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

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Sep 30, 2021

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

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Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

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Sep 30, 2021

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

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Economy & Business India

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Sep 30, 2021

Nasr will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee to examine military operations in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Sep 29, 2021

Samad quoted in Pakistan Observer on the tough road ahead for the Taliban

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Afghanistan Pakistan

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Sep 29, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World on whether or not the Erdogan-Putin summit bring Turkey and Russia closer

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International Norms Politics & Diplomacy

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Sep 28, 2021

Shahid in article14: Singling Out Muslims: Bihar Govt Asks Citizens To Identify, Report ‘Illegal Immigrants’

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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.