South Asia

Afghanistan: A Peaceful Transfer of Power in Jeopardy

Please join us on June 26, 2014 from 2:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m for a conversation with The Hon. Ronald E. Neumann and Mr. David S. Sedney on the recent allegations of fraud during the presidential elections and the potential impact on the Afghan and international community.

Nawaz: Pakistan’s Taliban Offensive Will Fall Short

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz writes for Foreign Policy‘s South Asia Channel on the Pakistani military offensive on Taliban and allied Islamist forces in North Waziristan:

This Week in South Asia: June 14 – 20

By Aman Ghose and Fayyaz Yaseen

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. PakistanAs the Pakistani military officially decides to go after the Taliban in North Waziristan, initiating airstrikes without considering the hitherto held ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Taliban divide, the nation’s political parties unanimously agreed to stand […]

Nawaz on Karchi Airport Attacks

By Shuja Nawaz

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV’s The Heat to discuss the recent attacks on Karachi airport in Pakistan:

Nawaz: “North Waziristan is Only the First Battle [for Pakistan]”

By Shuja Nawaz

Voice of America quotes South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz on the Pakistani offensive against militant bases in North Waziristan:

This Week in South Asia: June 7 – 13

By Fayyaz Yaseen

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week. PakistanAfter failing to come up with a comprehensive and consolidated anti-terrorism plan, the security situation in Pakistan is fast moving towards the edge. This week, the country was convulsed by a terrorist attack on […]

Modi’s India: China’s New Friend or Bitter Foe?

By Rajan Menon

Narendra Modi has taken the helm in New Delhi—and with the freedom of action provided by a parliamentary majority unmatched in India for three decades. So what sort of policy will he pursue toward China? The question is worth exploring for several reasons.