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IranSource

Dec 1, 2020

A top Baluchi terrorist was killed—how will this impact insurgencies in Iran?

By Fatemeh Aman

The killing of top terrorist Omar Shahoozi has no impact on the lives of the Baluch, who are some of the poorest ethnic minority groups in Iran.

Iran Middle East

In the News

Nov 9, 2020

Ghori-Ahmad joins Tabadlab to discuss Pakistan’s FATF verdict

By Atlantic Council

Financial Regulation International Financial Institutions

In the News

Nov 7, 2020

Nawaz quoted in The Express Tribune on the impact of the US Election on US-Pakistan relations

By Atlantic Council

Elections Pakistan

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oct 22, 2020

Younus in Dawn: Toxic masculinity is a problem. So what are men going to do about it?

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Pakistan

In the News

Oct 17, 2020

Nawaz quoted in Pledge Times on Operation Gulmarg and Jammu & Kashmir

By Atlantic Council

Conflict India

In the News

Oct 17, 2020

Nawaz quoted in the Hindustan Times on Operation Gulmarg and Jammu & Kashmir

By Atlantic Council

Conflict India

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2020

Why Pakistan’s TikTok ban is a bad sign for investors

By Kalsoom Lakhani

Banning content is different from banning platforms. In a conservative country like Pakistan, clear delineations around content standards not only guides players navigating this landscape, it also helps ease the risk of investors looking to operate in the country.

Digital Policy Inclusive Growth

In the News

Oct 9, 2020

Salman joins American Pakistan Foundation to discuss Supporting Quality Education in Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Education Pakistan

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Nawaz quoted in The Hour on migration and extremism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Migration

In the News

Oct 7, 2020

Akhtar in Pakistan Politico: Deepfakes, AI & Digital Soldiers: Challenges of Cross-Domain Coercion for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

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