The Stimson Center’s South Asia program is pleased to welcome Dr. Asfandyar Mir as a Senior Fellow. A recognized expert on South Asian strategic affairs, U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and geopolitical dynamics, Dr. Mir brings valuable expertise to a program known for its innovative approaches to the region’s complex strategic challenges.

Before joining Stimson, Dr. Mir was a senior expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), where he led work on South Asia security and U.S. counterterrorism policy. He is also an affiliate of Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. At Stanford, he previously served as a postdoctoral teaching fellow (2019-2021), postdoctoral fellow (2018-2019), and predoctoral fellow (2017-2018). Dr. Mir holds a PhD in political science from the University of Chicago. Read Mir’s full bio.

Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director of the South Asia program, said, “I’m thrilled to welcome Asfandyar to the team as our new Senior Fellow. His deep expertise on regional security issues will add depth to our analysis and drive further impact across our research and engagement work”

“I look forward to contributing to the work of the Stimson Center’s South Asia program. The program’s mission and approach is critical at this time of regional and global instability, and I am eager to support this important work,” said Dr. Mir.

About the South Asia Program

Stimson’s South Asia program works to mitigate strategic risks and pave the way for a more stable and secure region by investing in critical exchange and open, objective inquiry.

About the Stimson Center

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