South Asia

South Asia is home to over 1.8 billion people and the largest youth population in the world. It includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, it serves as a strong economic link between the East and the West. South Asia’s strong global connections make it a zone of opportunity for businesses and governments engaging in infrastructure development, trade, and economic development.

Content

In the News

Jun 16, 2023

Younus in The News International: News analysis: Why is Shell leaving Pakistan?

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

SouthAsiaSource

Jun 15, 2023

Bangladesh election 2024: What role will India play?

By Ali Riaz

As Bangladesh prepares for its 2024 election, the spotlight is on India's role in determining the country's democratic future, amid growing pressure from the United States.

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Nadadur in Nikkei Asia: India’s infrastructure and logistics transformation is for real

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

Jun 15, 2023

Younus in Al Jazeera: Who is Imran Khan?

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

Econographics

Jun 14, 2023

How is China mitigating the effects of sanctions on Russia? 

By Maia Nikoladze, Phillip Meng and Jessie Yin

Despite Xi and Putin’s public proclamation of a ‘no limits’ partnership, China and Russia’s economic ties are limited by Beijing’s strategic interests.

China Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 13, 2023

Nawaz quoted in Nikkei Asia: Imran Khan takes on Pakistan’s powerful military establishment

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Jun 12, 2023

Nooruddin in International Studies Review: The forum: Global challenges to democracy? Perspectives on democratic backsliding

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Elections

In the News

Jun 9, 2023

Chhibber, Mohseni-Cheraghlou, and Narayanan cited in ORF report on Bretton Woods and development

Read the full report here.

Africa Economy & Business
Ferryman Siddique Hawlader (2nd-R), 45, rides his boat on the Buriganga river in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 29, 2023.

SouthAsiaSource

Jun 6, 2023

<strong>What the new US visa policy for Bangladesh means</strong>

By Ali Riaz

The US visa restrictions alone will not guarantee a free and fair election or restore democracy in Bangladesh. However, the new policy sends a loud and clear message.

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jun 4, 2023

Hakimi quoted in Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The limits Of China’s budding relationship with Afghanistan’s Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan China

Experts