South Asia Center
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A program of the @AtlanticCouncil, focusing on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. RTs not endorsements.
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Uzair Younus عُزیر یُونس
Principal @theasiagroup;; Host of @pakistonomy; Commenting on Geopolitics and Political Econ; RTs aren’t endorsements.
Michael Kugelman
South Asia Institute Director @TheWilsonCenter. Writer of @ForeignPolicy's weekly South Asia Brief. Tweeting in a personal capacity.
Ammar Khan
prolific shitposter
Adil Najam
President @WWF International. Dean Emeritus & Professor @BUPardeeSchool. Former Vice Chancellor @LifeAtLUMS (Pakistan). All tweets personal.
Nadeem Haque
VC PIDE, Former Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Economist with long career in IMF author of 'looking back' available book stores and Amazon
We are recruiting a Summer Fellow! 🇵🇰Join the American Pakistan Foundation American Pakistan Foundation Fellowship at Atlantic Council for an immersive, in-person 8-week experience to collaborate on impactful projects, and gain unique insights with the South Asia Center:
americanpakistan.org/apf-pakistan-f…
Over the past eighteen months, South Asia Center’s Sahar Halaimzai, Metra Mehran, and Marika Theros have collected first-hand accounts from women and girls in Afghanistan.
Listen to their harrowing stories of endurance and resistance under the Taliban regime: 🎧 ➡️ bit.ly/4c7GQBL
🧵 Since retaking Afghanistan, the Taliban has issued decrees to systematically oppress women and girls.
In this audio thread compiled by Sahar Halaimzai, Metra Mehran, and Marika Theros, #AfghanWomen narrate their ordeal under gender apartheid in Afghanistan:bit.ly/3Tt3JZ2
LIVE NOW | Join South Asia Center, Strategic Litigation Project, Malala Fund, Civic Engagement Project, and Intl Peace Institute for a panel discussion about gender apartheid in #Afghanistan and efforts to codify the crime in international law.
youtube.com/watch?v=_M9bRj…
LIVE | Join @slpjustice, South Asia Center, Malala Fund, and Intl Peace Institute for a panel discussion about gender apartheid in #Afghanistan and efforts to codify the crime in international law. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
LIVE | Join @slpjustice, South Asia Center, Malala Fund, and Intl Peace Institute for a panel discussion about gender apartheid in #Afghanistan and efforts to codify the crime in international law. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
🇵🇰 Candidates backed by Pakistan’s PTI emerged as the largest bloc in parliament after national elections last Thursday.
South Asia Center’s Uzair Younus عُزیر یُونس explains how technology helped the party outmaneuver its rivals:
atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…
South Asia Center and Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center had a substantive discussion with the Deputy CEO of DFC Nisha Biswal today!
We were impressed by DFC's diverse investments in the South Asian economy.
#developmentEconomics #sustainableGrowth
Tune in now to the Pakistan Initiative's discussion on Pakistan's political economy after elections!
#ACPakistan #ACSouthAsia
youtube.com/watch?v=2kuwz8…
🇵🇰Renewable energy, especially solar, is key to #Pakistan 's sustainable future. Investments in decentralized grids can lead to equitable economic growth and protect the rights of Pakistan's underserved communities.
Watch the panel hosted by Uzair Younus عُزیر یُونس
youtube.com/watch?v=XpU3Xz…
🇵🇰 Technologies like AI and renewable energy offer #Pakistan huge leapfrog opportunities that can generate inclusive, sustainable growth. #ACPakistan
Dive deep into the impact of AI on the future of Pakistan with Amir Husain:
youtube.com/watch?v=_Gk5AU…
🇧🇩'Bangladeshi politics has entered a time of grave uncertainty; how the election will be held and what kind of future lies ahead will be decided in the coming weeks.'
Read the latest by Dr. Ali Riaz on the #BangladeshElections2024 #Elections2024
atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…
🇵🇰 Pakistan's economy remains unstable with high inflation and low growth. Timely, free and fair elections are key for economic reforms. #ACPakistan
Learn more from the fireside chat with Dr. Asim Khwaja:
youtube.com/watch?v=Gk_MB7…
As global uncertainty rises, 🇵🇰 #Pakistan 's focus on domestic stability and inclusive growth becomes even more critical. A stable Pakistan is an essential player on the world stage. #Pakistan Economy #ACPakistan
Watch the panel hosted by Kapil Sharma:
youtube.com/watch?v=RJXKew…
🇵🇰Timely, free, and fair elections are not just democratic ideals but the foundation for #Pakistan 's resilient reform and sustainable growth.
The journey begins with a vote.
#PakElections2024 #ACPakistan
Catch more of the discussion here:
youtube.com/watch?v=qmN_LL…
A Port Call for Diplomacy & Economic Growth: The US $553M investment into Sri Lanka's economy is another example of influence through affluence. This partnership with Adani Group could be a landmark move in global development finance and its politics. DFCgov U.S. Embassy Colombo Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd
We are thankful for the great response to our Pakistan🇵🇰 Conference in partnership with Johns Hopkins SAIS next week.
Use the link below to check out the agenda and register (virtual or in-person) if you have not already.
atlanticcouncil.org/event/second-a…
Excited to share that the South Asia Center’s Pakistan Initiative will be hosting its second annual 🇵🇰 conference in partnership with Johns Hopkins SAIS on Nov 1 and 2.
Use the link below to check out the agenda and register to attend virtually or in person.
atlanticcouncil.org/event/second-a…