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Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization in India
Apr 17, 2007On April 13, 2007, Franklin Lavin, the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, delivered an address at the conference "Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization in India," jointly sponsored by the Wilson Center and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce. Read the transcript of Under Secretary Lavin's remarks
Pakistan has more than U.S. legislation to worry about
Mar 16, 2007Asia Program director Robert M. Hathaway looks at congressional sentiment that Pakistan should "do more" in the war against terrorism. Read oped
America's Mid-term Elections: What Next for U.S.-South Korean Relations?
Dec 18, 2006Asia Program Director Robert M. Hathaway looks at how Democratic victories in the November 2006 congressional elections might affect Washington's partnership with South Korea. On both North Korea and trade, Hathaway cautions, South Koreans are reading more into the results of the November elections than is warranted. This essay, part of a Mansfield Foundation project titled "Forging New U.S.-ROK Political Relationships," is posted on the website of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation. Read essay
Energy Security in the Strait of Malacca
Nov 16, 2006On November 14, 2006, energy and maritime security experts provided an assessment of energy security in the strategically located Strait of Malacca. See the Powerpoint presentations and summary from our November 14 event
Pakistan: Meeting Energy, Fiscal Needs
Sep 01, 2006While in many respects a troubled country, Pakistan in recent years has experienced robust economic growth. Panelists at a recent Asia Program conference, however, speculated that underlying fiscal problems might be jeopardizing that growth.
Wilson Center Awards 2006-07 Pakistan Scholarship
Jun 06, 2006Perspectives on Monetary Policy Developments in Pakistan
May 11, 2006On April 24, 2006, the Asia Program hosted Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. Dr. Akhtar assumed her present position in January 2006, following a distinguished career with the Asian Development Bank. Read the text of Governor Akhtar's Wilson Center address.
Subcontinental Nightmares
Dec 06, 2005Asia Program director Robert M. Hathaway takes a look at three new books on nuclear deterence and stability in South Asia. Read book review
Wilson Center Launches Global Health Initiative
Sep 15, 2005SEPTEMBER 2005--Inaugural Event to Examine Potential Avian Influenza Outbreak