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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Aug 27, 2021

Alam joins BBC Sounds to discuss the challenges facing the Taliban

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 27, 2021

Samad’s interview with CNN quoted in EconoTimes on calling out the media narrative that President Biden is to blame for the Taliban takeover

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 27, 2021

Riaz quoted in DW News on the implications of the Taliban’s win in Afghanistan for Bangladesh

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Afghanistan Bangladesh

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Aug 27, 2021

Riaz quoted in DT Next on the implications of the Taliban’s win in Afghanistan for Bangladesh

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Afghanistan Bangladesh

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Aug 27, 2021

Nasr quoted in Spigel on Biden and the situation in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 27, 2021

Nasr’s book quoted in The Print on Pakistan and the Taliban

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 27, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s “The Heat” to discuss the recent explosions in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Aug 27, 2021

Samad joins Channel 4 News to discuss engaging the Taliban

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Afghanistan Europe & Eurasia

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Aug 26, 2021

Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center experts joined Laluce News to discuss “The future of the relationship between Afghanistan and the West”

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Afghanistan China

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Aug 26, 2021

Samad quoted in Raw Story on his interview with CNN

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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.