Geopolitical Shifts in Asia: What they mean for Pakistan and Regional Stability
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Economic disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and rapidly changing security dynamics are creating a palpable sense of global uncertainty. Asia in particular is experiencing significant shifts in power, economics, and strategic alliances driven by great power competition, transformational technology, extreme weather, and a host of other factors. South Asia's strategic location positions it at the epicenter of both the regional and global transformations underway.
Pakistan, a critical player in the South Asia region, plays a pivotal role in regional security and stability. Against the backdrop of change, it is essential to understand how Pakistan's role, alliances, economic partnerships, and security policies are evolving. Pakistan's ability to navigate shifting regional and global dynamics will be crucial to its stability and prosperity. And the ways in which Pakistan adapts can in turn impact the region in an increasingly interconnected and competitive world.
Join the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) and The Express Tribune for a webinar taking an in-depth look at the current trends in Asian geopolitics and their implications on Pakistan’s current and future trajectory. Our panel of experts will dissect what is happening in Asia, providing a comprehensive understanding of any potential implications for Pakistan's foreign policy, security, and economic prospects, as well as explore their significance for overall regional stability.
The virtual discussion, moderated by Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives, ASPI, will feature Rorry Daniels, Managing Director, ASPI, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, fr. Federal Minister of Information and Media Development, Pakistan, and Kamran Yousaf, Journalist and Host of The Review on Express News.

Speakers

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed: Elected to the Senate for the first time in 1997, Mushahid Hussain Syed has held several key government positions, including serving as Special Assistant to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, where he managed External Publicity and Foreign Affairs. He has represented Pakistan at numerous international forums, led delegations, and coordinated policy towards Central Asia. Early into his political career he also served as the Federal Minister for Information and Media Development. He was a journalist by profession before entering the political arena with writings featured in prestigious publications. He has provided analysis for major media outlets such as the BBC and VOA.

Rorry Daniels is the Managing Director of Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), where she leads and oversees strategy and operations for ASPI's projects on security, climate change and trade throughout Asia. She is also a Senior Fellow with ASPI's Center for China Analysis. She was previously with the National Committee on American Foreign Policy where she managed the organization's Track II and research portfolio on Asia security issues, with a particular focus on cross-Taiwan Strait relations, U.S.-China relations, and the North Korean nuclear program. Her most recent research project audited the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue to evaluate its process and outcomes.
She regularly writes and provides analysis for major media outlets and newsletters on security issues in the U.S. and the Asia Pacific. She is a 2022 Mansfield-Luce scholar, a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the National Committee on North Korea, a Pacific Forum Young Leader, as well as a Korea Society Kim Koo Foundation Fellow (2015 cohort). She earned her M.S. in International Relations at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, where she focused her studies on East and South Asia. She is proficient in Mandarin and holds a B.A. in Media Studies from Emerson College.

Kamran Yousaf: Kamran has over two decades of experience in journalism across both print and electronic media. He contributes to both local and international media, covering foreign affairs, national security, defense, politics, and political economy. He also co-hosts the show The Review on Express News and writes on foreign affairs, defense, and national security for The Express Tribune.

Farwa Aamer is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) in New York where she oversees the institute’s policy work and projects in South Asia.
Prior to ASPI, Farwa worked at the Stimson Center where she led research on the security, political, and socio-economic dimensions of transboundary river governance in the Himalayan region. Through her work, Farwa has organized and convened high-level Track II dialogues and discussions designed to facilitate greater inter-and intra-regional cooperation on issues and opportunities concerning water, energy, climate change, and sustainable development in South Asia, MENA, and Central Asia. Farwa also worked on highlighting the disproportionate impacts of climate change and water insecurity on women. From 2017 to 2021, Farwa was with the EastWest Institute (EWI) and served as the Director of the South Asia program. At EWI, Farwa worked on promoting non-traditional channels of diplomacy and establishing multi-stakeholder platforms for shared economic, financial, and geopolitical interests by bringing together policy shapers, media influencers, thought leaders, and business experts from within South Asia and across the globe.
Farwa received her Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from University College London (UCL) and has a Masters in Management with Finance from BPP Business School, London.