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Feb 17, 2022

Preble on the Net Assessment podcast: The Pacific is not so Pacific

By Atlantic Council

On February 17, Christopher Preble and his co-hosts of the Net Assessment podcast talked about the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy, which was released even as the national security advisor was warning of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. The timing seems awkward. So, what was the rush? And what is missing? The podcasters raise several […]

China Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 17, 2022

Preble in Reason: Public Confidence in the military Is slipping

By Atlantic Council

On February 17, Preble was quoted in Reason regarding declining public trust in the military. “‘Trust in everything is down, and the obvious answer is that post-9/11 wars have not gone well,’ the Atlantic Council’s Christopher Preble tells Reason. Preble also feels that the question’s oversimplification doesn’t fully capture the issue. He wonders whether the recent decline […]

Afghanistan Defense Policy

In the News

Feb 16, 2022

Dr Riaz in The Daily Star: Three legacies of the Election Commission

By Atlantic Council

Indo-Pacific South Asia

In the News

Feb 16, 2022

Dr Riaz quoted in BBC Bangla on the RAB

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Indo-Pacific

In the News

Feb 16, 2022

Nooruddin and Munter quoted in Daily Times: QAU to organize int’l conference on Wednesday to discuss Pak-US current relations

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 16, 2022

Experts react: Biden administration decision to split frozen Afghan funds

By Atlantic Council Experts

On February 11, 2022, US President Joe Biden issued an executive order paving the way for the splitting of $7 billion in frozen funds controlled by the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This move has caused significant controversy.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 15, 2022

On Afghanistan’s $7B question, Biden gets it right

By Brian O’Toole

The administration has been playing kabuki to ensure at least some cash makes it to the Afghan people.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In-Depth Research & Reports

Feb 15, 2022

Realizing the promise and potential of “Web3” for Pakistan

By Uzair Younus

This paper is an initial attempt to frame debate about the Web3 ecosystem in Pakistan – which is a $100+ billion opportunity – and make recommendations on how policymakers should approach regulating this sector.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Report

Feb 15, 2022

The Afghan refugee crisis: How to resurrect the global refugee resettlement coalition

By Rory Stewart

Six months after the fall of Kabul, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated at an alarming rate. The threat of famine and economic collapse looms over the entire country. Consequently, many Afghans are fleeing both these appalling conditions and the oppressive Taliban that now control the country.

Afghanistan Europe & Eurasia

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 15, 2022

Revitalizing Pakistan-Bangladesh trade cooperation in pursuit of a free trade agreement

By Nida Gulzar

The expansion of cooperation and economic exchanges between Pakistan and Bangladesh is attainable if stakeholders from both sides work together.

Bangladesh Economy & Business

Experts