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The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.

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SouthAsiaSource

Mar 31, 2022

The role of religion in Pakistan’s democracy

By South Asia Center

In this panel, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosts a discussion on how the experience of overseas Pakistanis can inform the country’s ongoing challenge in blending its conservative religious history and democratic character. 

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 28, 2022

Younus on Asia Stream: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Problem

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan

Issue Brief

Mar 28, 2022

Pakistan: The next great infrastructure connector

By Ali Jehangir Siddiqui

Pakistan sits at the crossroads of the abundant resources of Central Asia and the Middle East, and the lucrative markets of China and India. It therefore has the potential to play a significant connecting role, one that enables broader regional interdependency while boosting domestic economic prospects.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 24, 2022

As no-confidence vote looms, Pakistan’s democracy faces key stress test

By Fahd Humayun

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a no-confidence motion in the country’s National Assembly (the lower house of its Parliament).

Elections Pakistan

In the News

Mar 22, 2022

Uzair in Profit by Pakistan Today: The no-confidence vote inspires little confidence

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 17, 2022

Tempting the fates

By Shuja Nawaz

On March 9, 2022, India accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan’s eastern city of Mian Channu. The situation came within a hair’s width of plunging the nuclear-armed neighbors into a full-scale war. 

India Missile Defense

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 16, 2022

Exploring non-traditional export markets: Pakistan and the Central Asian Republics

By Hasan Abbas

Huge potential exists for Pakistan to increase its exports to the Central Asia region.

Central Asia Economy & Business

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 15, 2022

A terror redux in Pakistan?

By Neha Ansari

The recent surge in terror attacks may be a harbinger for another wave of militancy in Pakistan, which it will have to fight alone.

Pakistan South Asia

In the News

Mar 14, 2022

Younus in Urdu News on Imran Khan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 28, 2022

Experts react: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan cuts fuel and electricity prices

By Atlantic Council Experts

On February 28, 2022, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that his government would cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 10 per liter and electricity prices by Rs. 5 per unit. Here's how Atlantic Council and other experts are reacting to the prime minister's decision and its implications for Pakistan's political economy.

Economy & Business Pakistan

Experts