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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Jul 18, 2022

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Jul 16, 2022

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Jul 13, 2022

Rafiq in The Strategist: Pakistan’s foreign policy reset hits a dead end

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Jul 12, 2022

Lakhani in Yahoo! Life: Airlift, Pakistan’s top startup, shutting down following funding crunch

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Dr. Riaz in The Daily Star: Sri Lanka crisis: What role would the military play?

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Jul 8, 2022

Nasr in European Council of Foreign Relations: Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?

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Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

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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.