Indo-Pacific

A Tale of Two Asias

By Evan A. Feigenbaum and Robert A. Manning

Whatever happened to the “Asian Century?” In recent months, two Asias, wholly incompatible, have emerged in stark relief.There is “Economic Asia,” the Dr. Jekyll — a dynamic, integrated Asia with 53 percent of its trade now being conducted within the region itself, and a $19 trillion regional economy that has become an engine of global […]

Atlantic Council Launches Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Fellowship

WASHINGTON: The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) program. The fellowship seeks to support and empower the next generation of Pakistan’s civil society leaders through the creation of a sustainable forum of collaboration. Fifteen leaders from across Pakistan, representing various issue areas, view […]

China Currency Obession: Shooting at Wrong Target

By Robert A. Manning

China bashing has long been a staple of US presidential campaigns. But even in silly season, it is difficult to explain the American, and particularly, Mitt Romney’s fixation with China’s currency, the RMB. He has repeatedly said that “on day one” of his presidency he will declare China a currency manipulator. There are indeed, big […]

Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia

By Jason Harmala

On October 18, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center held a discussion entitled, “Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia,” with Dr. Uma Lele, former World Bank economist and member of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Global Water Partnership.

Philanthropy in Pakistan

By Jason Harmala

The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center held a discussion on philanthropy in Pakistan with Robin Raphel, senior adviser on Pakistan, Office of Special Representative for Af-Pak, US Department of State; Qaisar Shareef, executive volunteer and USA representative, I-Care Fund America; and Farrokh K. Captain, chairman, i-Care Foundation and director, Shell Pakistan, Limited. South Asia Center […]

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 […]

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 […]