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

Jul 12, 2022

Lakhani in Yahoo! Life: Airlift, Pakistan’s top startup, shutting down following funding crunch

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jul 11, 2022

Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Riaz in The Daily Star: Sri Lanka crisis: What role would the military play?

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh India

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Nawaz in The New World with Dr. Cheema: De-personalize decision making to run Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Riaz in Business Day: Bangladesh floods expose weak preparations against climate threat

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 6, 2022

Myanmar’s ‘Rohingya Genocide’: A conversation with Ronan Lee

By Atlantic Council

An interview between Rudabeh Shahid and Ronan Lee to discuss the difficulties in conducting the study and current book ban in Myanmar, post-coup Rohingya conditions, and wider repercussions for the South Asian region.

Bangladesh Civil Society

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Nawaz in NBC News: The Taliban have dug up the car their founding leader used to escape after the U.S.-led invasion

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Riaz in Reuters: Ravaged by floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 4, 2022

Lakhani featured in Phone World: Pakistan’s startups sector witnesses a significant drop in fundraising

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

Experts