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Time to Move from Tactics to Strategy on Iran
India's Water Challenges
Water Insecurity: A Threat for Pakistan and India
Iran's Internal Politics: The Supreme Leader Grows Ever Lonelier at the Top
Prospects and Challenges for Increasing India-Pakistan Trade
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The South Asia Center serves as the Atlantic Council's focal point for work on greater South Asia as well as its relations between these countries, the neighboring regions, Europe, and the United States. It seeks to foster partnerships with key institutions in the region to establish itself as a forum for dialogue between decision-makers in South Asia, the United States, and NATO, and continues to “wage peace” in the region. These deliberations cover internal and external security, governance, trade, economic development, education, and other issues. The Center remains committed to working with stakeholders from the region itself, in addition to partners and experts in the United States and Europe to offer comprehensive analyses and practicable recommendations for policymakers.
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The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran
May 30, 2013On May 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will release a new issue brief, The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran, a discussion of Iran’s upcoming presidential elections.
Governance Opportunities and Challenges for the Incoming Pakistani Administration
May 20, 2013On May 20, Alex Thier of USAID joins the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on governance opportunities and challenges in Pakistan following the May 11 election.
Beyond Pakistan's Elections: A Mountain of Challenges
May 17, 2013Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 17 for a discussion with Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan, former foreign secretary for Pakistan; Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Mohsin Khan, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council.
Pakistan's Historic 2013 Elections
Held on May 11, 2013, Pakistan's general election signifies the first civilian transfer of power following the successful completion of a five year term by a democratically elected government.
Shuja Nawaz Response to Pakistan Election Results (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
May 13, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins a live Google Hangout organized by RFE/RL to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz Speaks About Pakistan Elections (CCTV America)
May 13, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV America to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.
Shuja Nawaz on Foreign Policy Challenges for New Pakistani Government (VOA)
May 10, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins Voice of America’s Access Point in the lead-up to the Pakistani elections to discuss the foreign policy challenges of the next Pakistani government and how different governing coalitions may get along with the United States.
Shuja Nawaz on Pakistan's Upcoming Elections (NPR)
May 10, 2013South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz speaks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about Pakistan’s upcoming elections.
The Treacherous Road to Pakistan's Historic Elections
Shuja Nawaz | May 09, 2013Pakistan's upcoming elections on May 11 provoke both fear and hope. The last time Pakistan held a reasonably free and fair election, in 1970, the country ended up splitting into two, as Bangladesh emerged out of the ruins of a horrible civil war that led to Indian military intervention.
Pakistan's Economic Challenges and Solutions: A Business Perspective
May 03, 2013Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 3 for a conversation with Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman, MCB Bank and Nishat Group.
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PROGRAM EVENTS
The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran
On May 30, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center will release a new issue brief, The Kaleidoscope Turns Again in a Crisis-Challenged Iran, a discussion of Iran’s upcoming presidential elections.
Governance Opportunities and Challenges for the Incoming Pakistani Administration

On May 20, Alex Thier of USAID joins the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on governance opportunities and challenges in Pakistan following the May 11 election.
Beyond Pakistan's Elections: A Mountain of Challenges
Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 17 for a discussion with Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan, former foreign secretary for Pakistan; Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Mohsin Khan, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council.
Pakistan's Economic Challenges and Solutions: A Business Perspective
Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 3 for a conversation with Mian Mohammad Mansha, chairman, MCB Bank and Nishat Group.
India: A Growing Global Player
On April 16, please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center for a conversation on India as an economic power with Mr. B. Muthuraman, vice chairman, Tata Steel Group.
Elections 2013: Pakistan's Turning Point?
On April 10, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is hosting a discussion on Pakistan's upcoming elections with Simbal Khan, Pakistan scholar, Woodrow Wilson Center; Ikram Sehgal, chairman, Pathfinder Group; and Jumaina Siddiqui, senior program officer, Pakistan, National Democratic Institute.
A Transatlantic Conversation on The Future of Afghanistan

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and South Asia Center on April 9 for a transatlantic conversation on the future of Afghanistan with United Kingdom (UK) Member of Parliament Tobias Ellwood, Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman and South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz.
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