Ullman: Winston Spencer Ghani

Issue Brief
Apr 1, 2025

Rescuing Pakistan’s economy

By
Aasim M. Husain

For decades, Pakistan has struggled with a declining standard of living, skyrocketing public debt, and economic policies that have failed to address the root causes of its stagnation.

Economy & Business
Middle East

Ullman: Winston Spencer Ghani

New Atlanticist
Mar 25, 2025

Starlink’s India launch is a crash course on New Delhi’s approach to tech sovereignty

By
Trisha Ray

A recently announced partnership to deploy the Elon Musk-led company’s satellite internet in India offers a window into New Delhi’s “hybrid” approach.

Economy & Business
India

Ullman: Winston Spencer Ghani

New Atlanticist
Feb 19, 2025

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights

By
Tatevik Khachatryan and Srujan Palkar

The growing military and diplomatic cooperation between New Delhi and Yerevan benefits both beyond immediate defense concerns.

Economy & Business
India

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In the News

Mar 31, 2015

Ullman: Winston Spencer Ghani

By Harlan Ullman

Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for the Huffington Post on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s recent visit to Washington, DC:

Afghanistan

In the News

Mar 30, 2015

Rakisits on Pakistan Joining the Saudi Coalition in Yemen

By Claude Rakisits

DefenseNews quotes South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Claude Rakisits on how Pakistan will contribute to the Saudi coalition in Yemen:

Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2015

Can Ghani Make Peace with the Taliban?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Afghan leader ‘cautiously optimistic’ about prospects of reconciliation as Pakistan, China pitch in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is “cautiously optimistic” about the prospects of peace with the Taliban, in part because Pakistan—where a mélange of terrorist groups have for years found safe haven and support—now acknowledges that improving ties with neighboring Afghanistan is key to […]

Afghanistan

Webcasts

Mar 25, 2015

A Conversation with H.E. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani

By South Asia Center

The Atlantic Council and the U.S. Institute of Peace welcome the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, on the occasion of his first official visit to Washington, D.C. since being sworn in as president on September 21, 2014. A public address, with questions and answers from the invite-only audience […]

Afghanistan

Event Recap

Mar 25, 2015

A conversation with H.E. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani

By South Asia Center

On March 25, the Atlantic Council and the United States Institute of Peace co-hosted Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani for a conversation on the future of Afghanistan and US engagement in the country. President Ghani provided an optimistic outlook, highlighting the prospects of peace with the Taliban and improved regional connectivity. President Ghani visited DC […]

Afghanistan

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2015

US-India Relations: ‘Strategic Plus’

US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, addressed a conference hosted by the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center in New Delhi on March 16. The Vivekananda International Foundation, Confederation of Indian Industry, and US Embassy in New Delhi co-hosted the event.

India

SouthAsiaSource

Mar 20, 2015

India and the Emerging World Order

By South Asia Center

Since the Second World War, the United States spurred global economic growth and made substantial investments in Europe and Asia. As European nations face a crisis in Ukraine, China seeks to be the preeminent power in the Western Pacific and consolidate Asia into an exclusive bloc that is deferential to Chinese national and security interests. […]

India

Transcript

Mar 20, 2015

U.S.-India Relations: “Strategic Plus”

By South Asia Center

(As prepared for delivery) Namaskar. Good Evening. Thank you for the introduction General Vij. Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council, the Vivekananda International Foundation, and the Confederation of Indian Industry for cohosting this fantastic conference. I am truly honored to be among such an impressive group of strategic thinkers. Indian society has a […]

India

In the News

Mar 19, 2015

Rehman: Going Nuclear at Sea

By Iskander Rehman

South Asia Center Nonresident Fellow Iskander Rehman writes for the Indian Express on India’s nuclear submarine and other naval nuclear developments:

India

EconoGraphics

Mar 17, 2015

Who Will Finance Public Debt?

By Global Business & Economics Program

Today, the cap on US government spending (or the "debt ceiling") is officially reinstated, and with it, the threat of another clash over the national debt. Policymakers will have a runway of just months before they must decide to lift the cap on borrowing or temporarily allow it to be raised

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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

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Jongsun Kim

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Laura Updegrove

Nonresident Senior Fellow, GeoStrategy Initiative

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Stanislava Mladenova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict
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