Nowhere is the risk of strategic instability and nuclear exchange greater than in South Asia. Should South Asia succumb to arms races, crises, and war, the region could play a destabilizing role well beyond the Subcontinent. The South Asia program produces policy analysis and academic research on regional strategic trends and geopolitical dynamics in order to inform both policy debates and scholarly work. We believe this dispassionate, reasoned approach is vital to generating high-quality strategic thinking that will advance regional and global stability.
The program also focuses its efforts on partnering with the next generation of South Asian analysts and policymakers to build better tools for regional stewardship and enduring relationships for deliberative engagement. We seek to foster space for respectful dialogue and debate for all those who seek it, be they rising scholars, contemporary experts, or even government officials from New Delhi, Islamabad, Washington DC, and Beijing.
The South Asia Program’s 2024 Visiting Fellows share their research and recommendations on emerging trends in Southern Asian security issues.
December 12, 2024
A fresh Incidents at Sea Agreement (INCSEA), better crisis communication, and broader interactions can help the Indian and Pakistani Navies manage new risks in the maritime domain
December 11, 2024
As Donald Trump prepares to return to office in January 2025, uncertainty looms large in Islamabad over the future of ties with the United States.
December 10, 2024
As the case of the Ram Setu bridge exemplifies, both countries must address the disconnect between their ambitious visions of connectivity and the actual needs of the local population
December 8, 2024
Coming amidst a rapidly deteriorating global security environment, a volatile neighborhood, and the long-term threat from China, this [marginal increase in defense] allocation evokes serious questions regarding the adequacy of India’s defense preparedness.
November 30, 2024
The next administration should craft a standalone South Asia strategy to address regional complexities while aligning with Indo-Pacific priorities.
November 26, 2024
Exploring US-India collaboration to improve cargo clearance, balancing speed and security for more resilient global supply chains
November 22, 2024
A persistent wave of attacks on Chinese nationals and infrastructure within Pakistan could damage relations between the two countries
November 20, 2024
