Director, South Asia Initiatives at @AsiaPolicy & Editor, South Asia Snapshot | History nerd with a severe caffeine addiction ☕ Tweets: personal
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Always a pleasure to sit down with @AnirudhSuri and hear his take on some of the most important questions defining our time. Watch our conversation on India's sovereign AI ambitions and what's next here: piped.video/watch?si=qbq0yj1… a pleasure to sit down with@AnirudhSuri
For #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer speaks with @AnirudhSuri about India's evolving AI strategy, its pursuit of technological sovereignty, and how middle powers can collaborate to advance shared AI goals. Watch here: piped.video/EUyqbpeXHMc?si=qbq0…
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It was wonderful to sit down with @akshmathur and @nzjane1 to discuss what has been on every South Asia/Asia watcher's mind: the implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for the broader region. Don't forget to tune in: piped.video/watch?si=E7dSKhb…
Watch @faamer, @akshmathur, and @nzjane1 in conversation as they unpack the multifaceted ways in which the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict is impacting South Asia and beyond.
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#ICYMI I had a fantastic time speaking to this excellent group on the key developments shaping U.S.-Pakistan ties! @UzairYounus @Mushahid @ethrelkeld: piped.video/Ngg0K7Znvdc?si=lWB6…
As U.S.-Pakistan ties enter a new phase of renewed momentum under Trump 2.0, watch @faamer in conversation with @Mushahid, @ethrelkeld, and @UzairYounus as they unpack the key developments defining this relationship. 🇺🇸🇵🇰
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It was wonderful speaking with @GhoshArunabha on South Asia’s road to #COP30. As he said, the region is empowered. With the right toolbox and inter-and intra-régional support, collective resilience is possible: piped.video/WA-TgXRuHSA?si…
.@GhoshArunabha, Founder-CEO @CEEWIndia & Special Envoy to #COP30 for South Asia, joins ASPI’s @faamer to discuss why #SouthAsia must look beyond the COP for climate action—and the importance of investing in regional cooperation and collective resilience.🌏
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A very insightful conversation with @GhoshArunabha. Watch here: piped.video/WA-TgXRuHSA?si=CUCT…
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As the world convenes for #UNGA80 and #ClimateWeek in New York, and looks ahead to #COP30 in Brazil later this year, Director of South Asia Initiatives @faamer speaks with @GhoshArunabha, Founder & CEO of @CEEWIndia and Special Envoy to COP30 for South Asia. 🌏
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I sat down with @RishiGupta_JNU and @dipak_gyawali to discuss last week’s #GenZ protests in #Nepal that saw the resignation of PM Oli and a new interim government take stage. Catch our full discussion here on what happened and what lies ahead: piped.video/2Gl0Q4XtZqo?si=igY1…
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If you want to learn more about what these higher tariffs may mean for Bangladesh’s RMG sector, watch here to hear from Rubana Huq: piped.video/4TPrTtOEWq0?si=FLXU…
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Great insights from @hilarymilnes! To hear more from her and other excellent experts on the topic, tune in here and catch the very informative discussion: piped.video/4TPrTtOEWq0?si…
Executive Americas Editor for @voguebusiness @hilarymilnes breaks down how #tariffs are impacting the global textile and apparel industries, highlighting the ripple effects on #smallbusinesses and the #luxurygoods market.
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#ICYMI Ahead of the 90-day #tariffs deadline, I spoke with @hilarymilnes, @shayhouston, Rubana Huq, & Julie Hughes on what are (& will be) the impacts of U.S. #trade policy on global apparel & textiles landscape+ #fashion. Watch the full conversation here: piped.video/4TPrTtOEWq0
📺WATCH: Experts Rubana Huq, @hilarymilnes, Julia K. Hughes, and @shayhouston explore how shifting U.S. #trade policy and #tariffs are impacting the global textile and apparel landscape, particularly in #SouthAsia and #SoutheastAsia. @faamer moderates the discussion.
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#ICYMI catch my conversation with @MukeshAghi @BhagyaS13 & @aizaz1101 on the new U.S. admin’s first 100 days in office through South Asia’s eyes. Watch here: piped.video/uytKeR6pINQ?si=hOsW… #India #Pakistan #SriLanka
📺WATCH: ASPI hosts a panel discussion moderated by @faamer analyzing President Trump's first 100 days in office and the impact on #SouthAsia. Experts @aizaz1101, @MukeshAghi (@USISPForum), and @BhagyaS13 discuss key policy shifts in trade, security & immigration, and discuss how South Asia can navigate a Washington driven by an “America First” agenda.
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Watch the full discussion here as we unpack the latest escalation in #India-#Pakistan tensions and the ceasefire over the weekend: piped.video/watch?v=qf_RKzHH…
📺WATCH: ASPI hosts an expert panel with @faamer, @akshmathur, @MunterCameron & @rorrydaniels on key developments in recent #India-#Pakistan tensions and the #ceasefire over the weekend. They also assess the international community's role and what it means for the region.
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On the occasion of the first #WorldGlacierDay, and ahead of World Water Day tomorrow, I am resharing a snippet from our Building Sustainable Futures: Advancing Climate Resilience in South Asia report 👇Read more here:asiasociety.org/policy-insti…
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Great to be in conversation with @PhLeCorre for @AsiaSocietyFR’s Hot Take on Trump 2.0 and South Asia. Watch here: piped.video/watch?v=1XDbjOsB…
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An insightful and interesting conversation. Catch the full take here: piped.video/watch?v=XhmCqQNB… @etribune @AsiaPolicy
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b)My conversation with @theidlethinker
& Susanne Schmeier @ihedelft on Himalayan rivers, diplomacy, and policy: piped.video/watch?v=QUOKqEbf……
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Wonderful to have this important conversation on Himalayan water security and diplomacy with @theidlethinker & Susanne Schmeier @ihedelft. Hear from Ambika 👇 & Watch the full conversation here: piped.video/QUOKqEbfwD0?si=LHsL…
With #COP29 underway, we’re revisiting our recent discussion on #ClimateChange and #HydroDiplomacy ⬇️@theidlethinker, co-founder of @Kubernein, explains how #Himalayan waters are deeply connected to food security and #climatechange. 🏔️💧
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I sat down with @theidlethinker & Susanne Schmeier @ihedelft to discuss the future of Himalayan rivers. Looking back at the year and ahead of #COP29, we discussed the need for better governance, policy, inclusivity, & diplomacy. Watch here: piped.video/QUOKqEbfwD0 @AsiaPolicy
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#UNGA week in NYC! Great to have had Indian Minister of External Affairs @DrSJaishankar in conversation with @dannyrrussel! at the @AsiaSociety this evening.
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Ahead of the #ClimateWeekNYC, @AsiaPolicy & @WorldBankSAsia hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss the Political Economy of Climate Change in South Asia. Our experts drew attention to issues of governance, effective policy making,&pathways forward for a climate-resilient region.
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In a virtual discussion hosted by @AsiaPolicy & @AsiaSocietyIC, I sat down with @MichaelKugelman, @SreeradhaDatta, @shafqatmunir, & Sara Hossain to discuss Bangladesh’s current political challenges and what’s next! Catch the full conversation here: piped.video/R4n5EocsMQQ?si=cGAW…
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#ICYMI last week @USISPForum and @AsiaPolicy hosted a webinar to explore India's post-election landscape, and what it means for India’s foreign policy outlook. Hear from me, @VJS_Policy, and @LisaCurtisDC in conversation with @Akshobh: piped.video/watch?v=BKwIuk7X…
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Thank you to all experts who joined and added valuable insights to our meeting! Supremely grateful and look forward to continuing this momentum! #SouthAsia’s climate vulnerability needs dialogue, action, and cooperation. #climatefinance #climateaction
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This morning, @AsiaPolicy’s South Asia Initiatives, in collaboration with the @WorldBank SA, hosted a roundtable meeting at our NY HQ on Catalyzing Climate Finance for Resilience in South Asia, the 2nd iteration in our dialogue series. Grateful to Tom Kerr for his partnership!
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Also, on the “Ballot Box”: More on the Indian elections: @SecurityScholar & I had done a quick take on what #Modi3.0 could mean for South & Southeast Asia: piped.video/9vptnPLuXaU?si=TT5t…
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The Indian elections are almost coming to a close, when it all began one man’s popularity seemed to be the main driver through this massive electoral process: PM #NarendraModi! @ronojoy_sen reflects on that in my conversation with him: piped.video/vGyhYGy6Puo?si=yYbf…
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As an interesting and long Indian elections reaches its 6th phase, @faamer and @ronojoy_sen sat down to discuss Indian democracy, voter perceptions, #PMModi, and more. Watch the full conversation here: piped.video/vGyhYGy6Puo?si=N2vY…
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#ICYMI as an interesting and complicatedly long Indian elections reach its 6th phase, do not miss my chat with @ronojoy_sen on Indian democracy, voter perceptions, #PMModi’s clout, and more, watch here: piped.video/vGyhYGy6Puo?si=k5z4…
#LokSabhaElections2024 #India @AsiaPolicy
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Last week, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with @ronojoy_sen to discuss some of the key factors shaping the Indian elections. Catch our full conversation here & on @AsiaPolicy’s The Ballot Box: piped.video/vGyhYGy6Puo?si…
#Loksabhaelections2024 #India
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Last weekend, I sat down with @saleem_ali & @ShaziaZRafi to discuss the climate imperatives shaping South Asia and how do we embrace this storm! Grateful to @lhrlitfest & of course my very own @AsiaSociety
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I got together with @SecurityScholar for a quick take on the ongoing #Indianelections and what another term for PM Modi would mean for South & Southeast Asia. Watch our conversation here: piped.video/9vptnPLuXaU?si=P0Mv…
#Election2024 #India @AsiaPolicy
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Stay informed with The Ballot Box for in-depth and comprehensive election insights. Trust our experts to guide you through this dynamic year of elections! asiasociety.org/policy-insti…
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It was an enriching & thought provoking discussion thanks to the expertise of all participants. Special thanks to @WorldBank colleagues & esteemed experts @GhoshArunabha, @aisha4climate, & Prof. Nishat. Please watch this space for more timely dialogues & discussions to come.
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Great to be a part of this insightful discussion on the Politics of Water in the Himalayan region earlier today with @LiShuo_GP, @orvilleschell, and @ponopticon at @AsiaSocietyNY! ICYMI, there will be a recording out soon.
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Hello March: @AsiaSociety celebrates #WomenMakingHistory! I am extremely grateful to work alongside amazing women every single day! and endeared to see my work and experience featured as a part of the celebrations 🤍👇 #WomenEmpowerment #WomenHistoryMonth
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#ICYMI Last month, we hosted an insightful conversation ft @hidhussain & @arifanoor72 on #Pakistan elections. Tune in here: piped.video/watch?v=rREu9Sfq…
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#ICYMI We also discussed another coalition government aka PDM 2.0 which seems to be the direction 🇵🇰 is headed towards but there are plot twists every day. #PakistanElections2024
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Will Pakistan return to a coalition government? Watch @hidhussain on the military’s role in civil government, before and after the latest elections.
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What's next for #Pakistan after its recent elections? I sat down with @hidhussain & @arifanoor72 to dissect the key events around last week's big vote. We also tackled vital Qs on governance, economy, & foreign policy. Catch the convo here: piped.video/watch?v=rREu9Sfq… @AsiaPolicy
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Our expert panelists, Zahid Hussain & Arifa Noor, will make it for an engaging conversation! Don’t forget to tune in!! @AsiaSociety @AsiaPolicy #PakistanElections
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For more tune into our conversation right here: piped.video/NolPjHDJ6ec?si=F1iM…
@AsiaPolicy @AsiaSociety #SouthAsia
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Earlier at the @IndiaUNNewYork & L69 Group's roundtable on “Shifting the Balance: Perspectives on UNSC Reform from Global South ThinkTanks." Insights on the imp. of inclusive representation & recalibration of the system ahead of the SOTF 2024. @UN_PGA @samirsaran @ruchirakamboj
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#UNGA78 throwback at @AsiaSocietyNY: Read more here for a full recap of our engagements during NY’s busiest week: asiasociety.org/new-york/pak…… @UN @AsiaPolicy
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“South Rising: Partnerships, Institutions, & Ideas” ministerial session hosted by @orfonline @ril_foundation & @UNinIndia! Great conversation doubled up by @samirsaran’s skill full moderation & wit.
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@JamilBAhmad @rorrydaniels @temaden @rafay_alam @aisha4climate @Kate_K_Logan @mee_gopal @remykinna @UNECE_Water @theidlethinker @joydeepgupta @dinarazigans along with many others.
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On Thursday, in parallel with #ClimateWeekNYC, @AsiaPolicy hosted a meeting on “South Asia & its Neighbours: Understanding the Climate-Water Nexus.”
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Earlier this week, as a part of @AsiaSocietyNY’s UNGA event series, I sat down with Pakistan’s FM @JalilJilani to discuss 🇵🇰’s foreign policy priorities, US-Pak relations, China factor, regional outlook, & climate cooperation. Here is a snippet of the convo, post his address.
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Kicking off the #SDGActionWeekend in NY! Powerful calls to action! Always a pleasure hearing @antonioguterres speak and highlight the challenges at hand & how we must work towards solutions! #UNGA78
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"Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed the importance of timely, free, and fair elections in a manner consistent with Pakistan’s laws and constitution."
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Joyeux quatorze juillet to all my friends in France and everyone celebrating here in the U.S! 💫 🌟 & #ICYMI do catch our discussion on PM Modi’s ongoing visit to France: piped.video/t7EWPLYj89s
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Tune into our latest on #PMModi’s upcoming visit to #France for the #BastilleDay celebrations. We discussed the history of #India-France ties, expectations from the visit, & what lies ahead. Many thanks to @PhLeCorre & Mohit Anand for adding immense value to the discussion.
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