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 16, 2021

Alam quoted in CNBC: Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport as Afghans and foreign nationals flee Taliban

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Aug 16, 2021

Cunningham and Nooruddin quoted in Shanghai Daily on the US troop withdrawl from Afghanistan

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Aug 16, 2021

Nooruddin and Cunningham quoted in Xinhuanet: U.S. experts blast White House for strategic error in chaotic troop withdrawal

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Aug 16, 2021

Samad quoted in VOA News Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Taliban are back – what’s next?

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Aug 16, 2021

Riaz joins Central Illinois Proud to discuss Afghanistan: The End of America’s Forever War and the Return of the Taliban

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Aug 16, 2021

Samad quoted in Global Village Space: Taliban government installed in Kabul

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Aug 16, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in Dnevno: “I am ready to negotiate with the Taliban” states Ahmad Massoud

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Aug 16, 2021

Alam quoted in Newser: ‘One of the Saddest Images’ Out of Afghanistan

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Aug 15, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in The News International: According to Ahmad Massoud Afghanistan must have strategic partnership with Pakistan

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Aug 15, 2021

Nasr quoted in Vox: Who are the Taliban now?

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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.