The continent-spanning win Trump can secure with Modi

New Atlanticist May 12, 2025

The India-Pakistan crisis shows Washington that it must stop Iran’s nuclear rise

By Alex Plitsas

The fighting in South Asia reminded Washington of the global stakes of nuclear crises. Those stakes are why the United States must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Crisis Management Iran
The continent-spanning win Trump can secure with Modi

New Atlanticist May 10, 2025

Experts react: India and Pakistan have agreed to a shaky cease-fire. Where does the region go from here? 

By Atlantic Council experts

With the fog of war still hovering over South Asia, Atlantic Council experts explore what’s to come.
Conflict Extremism
The continent-spanning win Trump can secure with Modi

New Atlanticist May 6, 2025

Experts react: India just launched airstrikes against Pakistan. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts share insights on India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, which came two weeks after a terrorist attack targeting Indians in Pahalgam.
Conflict Extremism

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New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2025

The continent-spanning win Trump can secure with Modi

By William F. Wechsler

When the Indian prime minister visits the White House this week, high on the agenda should be the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

Economy & Business
India

Insights & Impact

Jan 6, 2025

Palkar on India’s Other Demographic Dividend

By Srujan Palkar

Read the full article for the South Asian Herald

India
Migration

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by Reuters on the BRICS-led effort to reduce reliance on the dollar

Read the full article here

Brazil
China

In the News

Nov 24, 2024

The Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker featured by Cointelegraph on India’s digital currency

Read the full article here

Digital Currencies
India

Issue Brief

Nov 14, 2024

Mapping South Asia’s digital landscape

By Mark Linscott, Gopal Nadadur

Data protection regulations are becoming critical for South Asia, where some countries are increasingly driven by digital economies.

Bangladesh
Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Nov 5, 2024

To counter the Axis of Evasion, the US must tackle third-country procurement networks

By Kimberly Donovan

Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are increasing their coordination with illicit procurement networks through third countries.

China
Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Oct 25, 2024

Global DPI models: Lessons from India, Brazil, and beyond 

By Barbara Kotschwar and Colin Colter

The concept of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is gaining momentum globally, as countries seek to digitize essential services like identification, payments, and civil registration.

Brazil
Digital Currencies

Inflection Points Today

Oct 25, 2024

The Modi-Xi fence-mending is a sign of the times

By Frederick Kempe

The recent meeting between the Chinese leader and the Indian prime minister in Russia reveals a lot about the current geopolitical landscape.

China
India

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Lipsky interviewed by DW News on BRICS trade and the US dollar

Watch the full interview here

China
Digital Currencies

In the News

Oct 21, 2024

Fulton quoted in CNN on Putin’s BRICS summit appearance amid the West’s attempts to isolate Russia

By Atlantic Council

Brazil
China
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Fellow

Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Staff

Michael Kugelman

Resident Senior Fellow, South Asia

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan Bangladesh

Fellow

Peter Arvo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China Human Rights

Fellow

Ratan Shrivastava

Nonresident Fellow

South Asia Center

India Security & Defense

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Jochai Ben-Avie

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas Digital Policy
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