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Event Recap

Feb 8, 2014

ELP Fellows Convene in Islamabad

Pakistan is a young and increasingly urban society, which lends tremendous opportunity for progress through its demographic dividend. The youth, who account for nearly 60 percent of Pakistan’s population, will ultimately determine Pakistan’s future course. To help empower these young people in Pakistan, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center launched the Emerging Leaders of Pakistan […]

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 7, 2014

This Week in South Asia: February 1-7

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. IndiaEleven regional parties formally united to form a block in Parliament in the clearest indication of an emergence of a “Third Front” ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, due to be held by the […]

Afghanistan India

In the News

Feb 6, 2014

Nawaz on Taliban Peace Talks

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz speaks with KPFK’s Ian Masters about Pakistan’s negotiations with the Taliban:

Pakistan

In the News

Feb 4, 2014

Nawaz Remembers Famed Pakistani Economist

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz is quoted in The News International on the passing of renowned Pakistani economist Dr. Meekal Ahmed:

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Jan 31, 2014

This Week in South Asia: January 25-31

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. India: Following Japan’s Prime Minter Shinzo Abe’s visit to India last weekend, India and Japan have signed agreements on cooperation in areas including energy, telecommunications, and tourism. The two countries also agreed to hold […]

Afghanistan India

In the News

Jan 29, 2014

Sartaj Aziz Visit Covered by Pakistani Press

The South Asia Center event “Pakistan’s Vision for Regional Peace and Prosperity,” featuring Pakistani National Security and Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz, is covered by the Associated Press of Pakistan:

Pakistan

Transcript

Jan 28, 2014

Transcript: Pakistan’s Vision for Regional Peace and Prosperity

Sartaj Aziz, adviser for foreign affairs and national security to the government of Pakistan, spoke with Shuja Nawaz, South Asia Center director, about the upcoming economic and political challenges for Pakistan’s civilian administration. Council Executive Vice President Damon Wilson provided introductory remarks.

Pakistan

Event Recap

Jan 28, 2014

Pakistan’s Vision for Regional Peace and Prosperity

The year 2014 will mark a critical test for Pakistan and its new civilian leadership. Upcoming elections in two neighboring countries, a slated withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, and growing regional security and economic demands place Sartaj Aziz, leading national security and foreign affairs adviser to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, at the helm of […]

Afghanistan Pakistan

In the News

Jan 25, 2014

Nawaz: Sharif Seen as Potentially Strong Partner in Washington

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz is quoted by Agence France-Presse on US-Pakistani relations:

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Jan 24, 2014

This Week in South Asia: January 18 -24

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. AfghanistanLast Friday, a complex attack on a Kabul restaurant left 21 dead, including 13 foreigners, and prompted heightened concerns about the country’s uncertain future amongst the international community and Afghans alike. The attack dismantled […]

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