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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May 18, 2020

Akhtar as a panelist at the University of Lahore Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research: The Future of Sino-Indo-Pak Relations post-Pandemic

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China India

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 13, 2020

Chaudhary joins the Foreign Policy Institute at SAIS to discuss Women’s Leadership in a Global Crisis

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Coronavirus Resilience

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May 12, 2020

Aman in Responsible Statecraft: Fighting locust swarms is a regional matter

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Energy & Environment South Asia

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May 12, 2020

Riaz in The Daily Star: Kajol might not be able to speak out, BUT WE MUST

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Bangladesh Human Rights

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May 12, 2020

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review on COVID-19 and poverty in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh Coronavirus

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May 12, 2020

Fernandes in Forbes India: Can Covid-19 mark a new age for health and development?

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Coronavirus Inclusive Growth

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May 11, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 17: What Can We Learn From Reko Diq?

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Economy & Business Future of Work

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May 11, 2020

Linscott quoted in The Print on the loosening of US-India trade restrictions

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Economy & Business India

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May 11, 2020

Nooruddin as a panelist at The Asian Leaders Council at UVA: Citizenship Amendment Bill Webinar

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Human Rights India

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May 7, 2020

Nooruddin joins Caveat to discuss what makes a good democracy

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Democratic Transitions Elections

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.