This Week in South Asia: December 14-20

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

This Week in South Asia: December 14-20

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

This Week in South Asia: December 14-20

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


World Leaders at the G20 Summit in India pay homage to Gandhi, led by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

India and the world

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Content

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 20, 2013

This Week in South Asia: December 14-20

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.

Afghanistan India

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 13, 2013

This Week in South Asia: December 7-13

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.

Afghanistan India

SouthAsiaSource

Dec 6, 2013

This Week in South Asia: November 30 – December 6

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.

Afghanistan India

External

Nov 26, 2013

India’s New African Horizons: An American Perspective

By J. Peter Pham

The forthcoming issue of Africa Review features an article by Atlantic Council Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on “India’s New African Horizons: An American Perspective.” Download PDF

Africa India

SouthAsiaSource

Nov 8, 2013

This Week in South Asia: November 2-8

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.

Afghanistan India

Event Recap

Nov 1, 2013

Addressing India’s cyber threats

India is quickly becoming the second-largest victim of cyberattacks after the United States and earlier this year released its first national Cyber Security Policy, which aims to ensure a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and the government.

Cybersecurity India

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2013

The Myth of US-India Containment

By Robert A. Manning

US Vice-President Biden’s recent trip to India appears to have reinforced fears in China of a containment strategy. This notion exaggerates US policy and underestimates India as an independent strategic actor.

China India

Transcript

Jun 3, 2013

Transcript: Towards Regional Stability in South Asia

Full transcript from the June 3, 2013 South Asia Center event “Towards Regional Stability in South Asia.”

India Pakistan

Event Recap

Jun 3, 2013

Towards Regional Stability in South Asia

On June 3, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a discussion with Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, member of parliament, Rajya Sabha. 

India Pakistan

Event Recap

Apr 16, 2013

India: A Growing Global Player

On April 16, 2013, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a conversation on India as an economic power with Mr. B. Muthuraman, vice chairman, Tata Steel Group.

India
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Experts

Fellow

Peter Arvo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China Human Rights

Fellow

Ratan Shrivastava

Nonresident Fellow

South Asia Center

India International Markets

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Jochai Ben-Avie

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas Digital Policy

Fellow

Arjun Bisen

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Australia Digital Policy

Board director

Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky

Vice Chair, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Latin America China
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