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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Nov 12, 2021

Sakhi with the Burkle Center: A Crisis within a Crisis: Accountability, Economic Realities & Humanitarian Need in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Human Rights

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Nov 10, 2021

Nasr quoted in Los Angeles Times: Biden offers to lift sanctions if Iran ‘changes course’

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Iran United States and Canada

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Nov 9, 2021

Verma joins the UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy for an Ambassadorial Roundtable

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Economy & Business India

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Nov 8, 2021

Yusufi talked at the launch of Endowment for Peace in South Asia or South Asia Peace Council

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Pakistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

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Nov 3, 2021

Rafiq wrote an opinion piece for the Middle East Institute: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Slower may be better

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China Economy & Business

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Nov 3, 2021

Samad spoke with TRT World Now: Is Daesh the only challenge facing the Taliban in Afghanistan?

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Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Nov 2, 2021

Linscott and Nooruddin in The Hindu: Trade and climate, the pivot for India-U.S. ties

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Economy & Business India

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Nov 2, 2021

Riaz joins WGLT FM 89.1 to discuss “the rise of autocrats and democratic backsliding”

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Democratic Transitions Indo-Pacific

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Nov 2, 2021

Linscott and Nooruddin in The Madras Tribune Opinion: Trade and Climate, the Pivot for India-US ties

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Economy & Business India

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Nov 1, 2021

Shahid joins Muslim Spaces for a conversation on the Tripura Riots

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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.