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New Atlanticist

Mar 29, 2013

Building BRICS

By Julian Lindley-French

They represent 25.9 percent of the world’s land mass, 43 percent of the population and 17 percent of global trade. The UN Development Program states that by “2020, the combined economic output of three leading developing countries alone Brazil, China, and India–will surpass the aggregate production of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States.”

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Event Recap

Jan 31, 2013

US and India Must Move Equally to Advance Diplomatic Relations

By Jason Harmala

On January 31, the South Asia Center held a discussion “A New Chapter in US-India Relations?” on the future of US-India relations with Ambassador Neelam Deo, director, Gateway House, Mumbai.

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SouthAsiaSource

Jan 14, 2013

Looking Ahead to South Asia in 2013

By South Asia Center

In the coming year, the greater South Asia region will undergo significant changes. In advance of these transitions, the South Asia Center invited experts and Center supporters and contributors to share their predictions for the region in the coming year as well as offer advice for the second Obama administration on how best to approach greater […]

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Press Release

Jan 10, 2013

Atlantic Council Holds India-Pakistan Track II Water Dialogue

WASHINGTON – The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center recently held a meeting for its India-Pakistan water project in Lahore, Pakistan. The meeting convened key experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders from both sides.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 4, 2012

How to Build Trust Between India and Pakistan

By Ishrat Husain and Kavita N. Ramdas

This week, a delegation consisting of heads of leading Pakistani business houses are visiting India.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 30, 2012

Let’s Wage Cross-Border Peace Now

By Shuja Nawaz

Hurry up and wait! This seems to be the order of the day as Pakistan and India take tentative steps towards normalcy.

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New Atlanticist

Oct 9, 2012

Three Steps to Siachen

By Arun Kumar Singh

India and Pakistan have been engaged in military-level Track 2 talks for the past 12 months, with the delegates of the two sides meeting in Dubai, Bangkok and finally in Lahore in September this year. Smaller “sub-group” meetings in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and Palo Alto (California) have also featured in the Track 2 process. A […]

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Issue Brief

Oct 4, 2012

India’s water challenges

By Suresh Prabhu

The Water Conflict in South Asia project announces the release of its second issue brief, “India’s Water Challenges,” by Mr. Suresh Prabhu, elected member of India’s Parliament. The brief describes how India’s internal dynamics, such as the country’s growing population as well as increasing agricultural and industrial demands, have affected India’s water supplies. It concludes […]

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Issue Brief

Oct 1, 2012

Water insecurity: A threat for Pakistan and India

By Shahid Ahmad

The South Asia Center’s Water Conflict in South Asia project announces the release of its first issue brief, “Water Insecurity: A Threat for Pakistan and India,” by Dr. Shahid Ahmad, chief scientist at the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council. The brief provides an overview of water security issues in Pakistan, the impact of the Indus Water […]

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Event Recap

Sep 11, 2012

Countering Terrorism and the Role of Military Special Operations: An Indian View

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council South Asia Center and the National Defense University Center for Strategic Research held a public discussion on September 11 with Lieutenant General Prakash C. Katoch on the role of India’s special forces in countering terrorism.

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Experts