South Asia

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 […]

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:

Pavel: Do Lessons from Iraq War Apply to Afghanistan?

By Barry Pavel

Atlantic Council VP and Brent Scowcroft Center Director Barry Pavel is quoted by the New York Times on Barack Obama’s options in drawing down the war in Afghanistan:

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:

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 […]

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:

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.