NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 — Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) hosts an expert discussion analyzing President Trump’s first 100 days in office and the impact on South Asia.

Panelists also discuss critical policy transformations in trade, security, and immigration; assess emerging trends; and discuss how South Asia can navigate a Washington driven by an “America First” agenda. Speakers include Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States; Mukesh Aghi, President and Chief Executive Officer of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF); and Bhagya Senaratne, Director of Education, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Sri Lanka. Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives, ASPI, moderates the discussion. (54 min., 56 sec.)