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This Week in South Asia: February 22-28

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. PakistanAmidst targeted army strikes on militants’ hideouts in Waziristan, Pakistan’s released its first-ever internal security strategy primarily focused at eliminating the terrorist insurgency. The long awaited strategy takes a strong handed approach, stating “any […]

Slavin on Tunisia’s Islamist Leader

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin covers Tunisian political leader Rachid Ghannouchi’s visit to Washington for Al Monitor:

Slavin on Iran Negotiations

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s “Encounter” program to discuss the outcome of recent talks to curb Iran’s nuclear program:

This Week in South Asia: February 15-21

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. IndiaThe controversial ‘Telangana Bill’ was passed by both houses of India’s Parliament this week, thereby carving out India’s 29th state, Telangana, from an inland section of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. As […]

Slavin on Aleppo Survey

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes on the recent survey of Aleppo residents for Al Monitor:

Slavin in Al Jazeera America: Time for American Diplomats in Iran?

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al Jazeera America that it may be time to send American diplomats back to Iran:

Slavin on US Interests Section in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes about a study recommending an American interests section in Iran for Al Monitor:

LeBaron on Iran Deal: “A Tough Sell”

By Richard LeBaron

Voice of America quotes Rafik Hariri Center Senior Fellow Richard LeBaron on the nuclear negotiations between the P5+1 countries and Iran: