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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Aug 18, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in Radio Slobodna Evropa: The Taliban should not be trusted until they keep their promises

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 18, 2021

Samad quoted in Hot News Romania: From the providential hero to the “traitor” who fled the Taliban: How Ashraf Ghani went from a star in the West to a president without a country

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 18, 2021

Samad quoted in Fortune: How Ashraf Ghani went from Afghanistan’s President to pariah in hiding

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 18, 2021

Alam quoted in the Independent: Key players in the Taliban’s power structure

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Munter and Nasr quoted in The New York Times on the situation in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Aug 17, 2021

Alam quoted in Tribun News on the situation in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: How international actors laid the groundwork for Taliban rule

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Alam quoted in the Media Line: Taliban Say Won’t Take Revenge, Women’s Rights Respected

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

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

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

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

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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.