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EnergySource

Feb 10, 2020

The climate and equity dilemma: Bending the coal curve in South and Southeast Asia

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

South and Southeast Asia are leading the world in terms of developing countries’ energy growth—how can need be met while avoiding new coal investments?

Bangladesh Energy Transitions

In the News

Feb 7, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 4: Atif Mian

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Feb 5, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 3: Pakistan’s Stock Market

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Feb 4, 2020

Nawaz in The Indian Express: Shuja Nawaz’s new book explores differences between Pakistan army and radical elements

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Political Reform

In the News

Jan 31, 2020

Nawaz in the Daily Times: Restoring Jinnah’s vision: a conversation with Shuja Nawaz

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 29, 2020

The United States must end its contradictory Pakistan policy

By Harris Samad

Washington has a long history of tacitly supporting the Pakistan Army’s unrivaled political power while publicly espousing the ideals of democracy and political pluralism. Such doublespeak only enables corrupt and unaccountable segments of the political and security establishments in Pakistan. It also impedes the United States from achieving its regional goals of democracy promotion and counterterrorism.

Democratic Transitions Pakistan

In the News

Jan 29, 2020

Nawaz’s “The Battle for Pakistan” in Dawn: Both friends and enemies

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 23, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” Episode 2: Mehvish Arifeen

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Entrepreneurship

New Atlanticist

Jan 21, 2020

The Pakistani courts strike back

By Fatima Salman

The historic sentencing in December of former dictator and president Pervez Musharraf was a blow to the military’s image and directly questions its unequivocal authority over shaping Pakistan’s political life—even if it is only symbolic. In a rare streak of defiance, the country’s courts are pushing back against a traditionally powerful and popular establishment hoping to inch the country from a seemingly illiberal to a more liberal democracy.

Democratic Transitions Pakistan

In the News

Jan 17, 2020

Younus in Dawn: Sheesha Smoking

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Resilience & Society

Experts