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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.

Projects

Iran Task Force

This project, chaired by Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, seeks to perform a comprehensive analysis of Iran's internal political landscape—as well as its role in the region and globally. Through Atlantic Council issue briefs, reports, and public and private meetings with key experts on Iran, the Task Force seeks to answer the question of whether there are elements within the country and region that can build the basis for an improved relationship with the West and how these elements, if they exist, could be utilized by US policymakers. The objective is to develop an accurate assessment of the challenges we face.

Emerging Leaders of Pakistan

This fellowship program seeks to empower the next generation of Pakistan’s leaders. The program identifies, cultivates, and supports young people in Pakistan who have the potential of becoming future leaders by providing resources and opportunities to strengthen their engagement within civil society. It builds an online and in-person forum of engagement and collaboration for young leaders from Pakistan to discuss and make an impact on important issues, including democracy, economic development, employment, and governance.

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India-Pakistan Track II Water Dialogue

Recognizing that water is an issue of ever growing importance that affects stability and growth in the region, this project seeks to explore water sharing cooperation efforts between India and Pakistan, and surrounding countries, by bringing together key experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss current water-related challenges and opportunities for cooperation, in addition to incorporating food security and energy issues. It aims to provide policymakers in the region with clear and practicable recommendations on how the various water issues within South Asia can be addressed, and used as a possible framework to address similar conflicts elsewhere in the world.

US-Pakistan Program

The US-Pakistan Program is a comprehensive approach to US-Pakistan relations, focusing on the key areas of security, economic development, and public policy. The program will explore these issues and their relevance, in order to develop a long-term, continuous dialogue between the United States and Pakistan. This project is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

India-Pakistan Trade and Business Forum

The India-Pakistan Trade and Business Forum creates an ongoing dialogue between high and mid-level business leaders in both countries. They will explore ways of creating sustainable economic ties between the neighbors. This project is sponsored by the US Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asia.