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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Jan 29, 2020

Nawaz’s “The Battle for Pakistan” in Dawn: Both friends and enemies

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 23, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 2: Mehvish Arifeen

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

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Jan 17, 2020

Younus in Dawn: Sheesha Smoking

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Resilience & Society

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Jan 15, 2020

Shahid in The Globe Post: What Drives Ethnic Cleansing in Post-Colonial South Asia?

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Migration

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Jan 14, 2020

Nooruddin joins VOA Urdu to discuss Kashmir, India and the United States

By Atlantic Council

Interview begins at 4:40.

Human Rights India

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Jan 13, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 1: Khurram Husain

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

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Jan 9, 2020

Linscott in The Print: In 2020, India & US must collaborate in WTO and beyond to counter China’s trade practices

By Atlantic Council

China India

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Jan 8, 2020

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss US-Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Please fast forward to 40 minutes for the interview.

Crisis Management Iran

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Dec 14, 2019

Ahmad in The Hill: America’s ‘catastrophic success’ in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

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Oct 13, 2019

Nawaz in The Indian Express on his new book, The Battle for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Corruption

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.