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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Apr 5, 2021

Nasr joins Johns Hopkins SAIS to discuss the future of US-Iran relations

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Defense Policy Iran

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Apr 5, 2021

Ahmad joins the Middle East Institute to discuss the potential outcomes of an Afghan interim government

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Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

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Apr 5, 2021

Khan quoted in Financial Times: Invest now to repair ‘huge’ learning loss, educators urge

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Mar 31, 2021

Khan on gender equality: Gender Equality in a COVID-19 World: Actions in Pakistan

Pakistan Resilience & Society

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Mar 30, 2021

Lakhani joins Clubhouse to discuss Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and Pakistan

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Mar 30, 2021

Samad joins Tolo News to discuss peace talks in Turkey

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Afghanistan Dari

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Mar 30, 2021

Riaz launches report on media ownership in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Media

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Mar 30, 2021

Akhtar joins King’s College CSSS to discuss the language of nuclear deterrence in South Asia

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India Nuclear Deterrence

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Mar 29, 2021

Nawaz and Samad join CGTN America to discuss Afghan President Ghani’s response to the U.S. peace process proposal

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Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

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Mar 29, 2021

Riaz in The Daily Star: A cancelled 1971 conference in Pakistan sends a message

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Bangladesh Disinformation

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.