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Hassan Abbas

Hassan Abbas

Dr. Hassan Abbas is currently a Bernard Schwartz Fellow at the Asia Society's New York headquarters. Hassan joined Columbia University's South Asia Institute as Quaid-i-Azam Chair Professor in January 2010. His research interests are nuclear proliferation, religious extremism in South and Central Asia, and relations between Muslims and the West.

Recent publications and appearances on AsiaSociety.org

Hassan Abbas: 'How Obama Can Fix U.S.-Pakistani Relations'
In an article for Foreign Affairs, Asia Society's senior advisor offers some advice to U.S. President Barack Obama.
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History Lessons From Karbala
Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas examines the misconceptions surrounding the Muslim observance of Ashura and why terrorists and extremists like al-Qaeda and the Taliban often attack Ashura-related gatherings.
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A Way Forward for US-Pakistan Relations (Complete)
Two top U.S. officials share insights into current American relief efforts in Pakistan.
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Pakistan-India Relations Moving from 'Bombs' to 'Bombshells'?
Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas provides a South Asia update.
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Hassan Abbas Picks His Top Five Books on Reforming Pakistan
Hassan Abbas suggests five books that he feels are critical to understanding and solving the issues that hinder reform in Pakistan.
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Abbas on Charlie Rose: Saleem Shahzad 'Hurt' Pakistan's Military, Al Qaeda
Asia Society Fellow and director of the society's Pakistan 2020 Study Group, Hassan Abbas, appeared on The Charlie Rose Show.
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After Bin Laden, Don't Give Up on Pakistan
Hassan Abbas, Asia Society's Bernard Schwartz Fellow, writes for CNN.com
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Bin Laden's Death Will Prove 'Demoralizing' to Al Qaeda
But Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas warns "the battle against violence and extremism is by no means over."
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New York Times Asks: 'Is Racial or Religious Profiling Ever Justified?'
Asia Society Bernard Schwartz Fellow Hassan Abbas debates the topic with author Asra Nomani.
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India vs. Pakistan: 'Cricket Diplomacy at its Best'
Could a sporting event could jump-start a stalled peace process?
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