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The Tiger Project: War and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Explore the Atlantic Council’s work on current and enduring defense and deterrence issues in the Indo-Pacific, featuring expert commentary, multimedia content, and in-depth analysis.

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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

The Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) informs and shapes the strategies, plans, and policies of the United States and its allies and partners to address the most important rising security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s growing threat to the international order and North Korea’s destabilizing nuclear weapons advancements. IPSI produces innovative analysis, conducts tabletop exercises, hosts public and private convenings, and engages with US, allied, and partner governments, militaries, media, other key private and public-sector stakeholders, and publics.

Events

Content

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Peek quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Iran’s desire for a stable relationship with Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Fast Thinking

Aug 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: Was the war worth it? Afghanistan’s former ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, weighs in

By Irfan Nooruddin

Long-time diplomat and steadfast women’s rights champion Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's former ambassador to the United States, joins South Asia Center Director Irfan Nooruddin for a special episode of Fast Thinking to share her thoughts on whether the war in Afghanistan was worth it, the crucial role of women in the country's future, and how to evaluate the Taliban’s promises.

Afghanistan Education

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in Los Angeles Times: Taliban cracks down on protests — and those seeking to leave

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in The News: Taliban back – almost

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in Radio France International: How did Ghani in Afghanistan turn from a president to a hiding “little man”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Chinese

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in ED Times: Is The Afghan Government Responsible For The Taliban Mess In The Country Right Now?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in Firstpost: Ahmad Massoud, son of famous anti-Taliban fighter, vows to follow father’s footsteps and resist Afghan regime

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: What role did US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad play in the Taliban’s victory?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 19, 2021

A strategic assessment from India: Kabul’s chaos makes Pakistan look more dangerous

By Vappala Balachandran

As has been the case for millennia, India’s ambitions in Afghanistan are cultural in nature, not military. The same cannot be said for Pakistan.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

O’Toole quoted in Time about sanctions on the Taliban

By Brian O’Toole

Read the whole article here.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

Experts

Events