Farwa Aamer
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Director, South Asia Initiatives at @AsiaPolicy | History nerd with a severe caffeine addiction ☕ Tweets: personal
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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!
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“India’s economy will probably be the world’s third largest by 2028. Its growth has been extraordinary, much of it reflecting prowess in information technology and the digital economy.“ great piece by
@samirsaran
&
@manuelmunizv
via
@orfonline
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Exciting update: I'm thrilled to announce that I have joined the Asia Society as the Director of South Asia Initiatives 🧵
@AsiaPolicy
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Had an excellent interaction with
@SMQureshiPTI
at
@PakinNewYork
today. We talked about water security & how there is a dire need to build a more climate resilient future.
@PakinUSA
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As the dust settles on
#COP26
, I sat down with
@paragkhanna
to discuss his views on the Glasgow Pact and how
#climatechange
and water stress are impacting global migration patterns--something which Parag examines in detail in
#MOVE
.
Full conversation:
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The International Hydrodiplomacy conference officially kicks off today!
@mnedbrussels
@StimsonCenter
#watersecurity
#WaterAction
#ClimateEmergency
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We are here in Brussels for
@mnedbrussels
&
@StimsonCenter
’s International Hydro-diplomacy conference which officially kicks off tomorrow. Great to see friends again and enjoy a fun meal together before we all get to some serious work the next two days.
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Latest on
@AsiaPolicy
's Ballot Box: Explore the impact of
#Iran
's recent
#elections
with insights from experts
@SanamVakil
,
@ArifCRafiq
&
@ghazal_vaisi
on how Iran's relationships with the US, China, and South Asian nations are likely to shape up:
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@NakuulMehta
The expression of vulnerability is brought to life so beautifully by you! Not one for the serial/soap life myself but mum cant stop raving and I can see why now.
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We had an excellent time at the
@WaterForum9
! It was endearing to see and reconnect with friends in-person. Keep an eye out for a vignette from our time in Dakar, until then here are a few snippets.
@mnedbrussels
@StimsonCenter
@KASonline
@WaSa_Hub
#WorldWaterForum9
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Thrilled to see my alma mater on the list. Go UCL!!
@UCLAlumni
@ucl
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“Regions’ are not static; their geographic shape, political structure, and economic orientation evolve over time. ‘South Asia’ is no exception.”An engaging read by
@MohanCRaja
.
READ: C Raja Mohan writes | Is India ‘losing’ South Asia? That’s not the question
Click here to download IndianExpress App
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The ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan may unfortunately lead the already economically fragile country further beleaguered.
The arrest of a former prime minister. Internet and social media shutdowns in response to widespread protests. ASPI’s
@faamer
breaks down what’s happening in Pakistan right now. 🗣️🇵🇰
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My latest for
@NikkeiAsia
on South Asia’s water security challenges, the need for rethinking sharing mechanisms, and the role of global platforms like the upcoming World Water Forum.
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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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Some more snippets from our time in Phnom Penh for an extremely successful Mekong-US partnership policy dialogue. More to come…
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Delighted to be among these incredible women. They are a powerhouse in the water/climate world & bring unparalleled expertise to the table. Glad that we could benefit from their unique insights & experiences.
#womeninwater
@StimsonCenter
@mnedbrussels
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And thats a wrap! Delighted to have joined my superstar colleagues
@aikunming
&
@cbweatherby
for these 2 spectacular days of vibrant energy, insightful discussions, & collective commitment towards the region’s socio-economic development!
#MekongUSPartnership
@StimsonCenter
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Bangladesh wrapped up its polls on Jan 7. In my latest piece, I briefly delve into 🇧🇩’s democratic journey, election highlights, and some of the challenges that lie ahead.
@AsiaPolicy
@AsiaSociety
#Bangladesh
#southasia
#Election2024
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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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@kas_ny
&
@StimsonCenter
hosted an official
#UNWaterConference2023
side event on
#WaterSecurity
& Hydro-diplomacy: Turning the Spotlight on Knowledge Sharing, Accelerating Cooperative Action, & the Role of Multilateral forums.
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Joining
#UNWater2023Conference
selfie gang as we kickstart the activities today in NY! Excited for our official UNWC side event this evening—stay tuned for updates.
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Eid Mubarak to all celebrating 🌟 wishing peace, happiness, and prosperity to all! 💫
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We are here in Dakar for the
#9thworldwaterforum
! Looking forward to the exciting sessions ahead, what a turnout!!!
@mnedbrussels
@StimsonCenter
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Delighted to be speaking at the Silk Road of Knowledge Conference alongside
@jenny_vienna
, Dinara Z., &
@dipak_gyawali
to discuss the role of hydro-diplomacy & the importance of regional water institutions in Central Asia. Grateful to
@jancykova
for her excellent moderation.
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Clicked this a few days ago! NY from atop and look at those Summer visuals in all their glory ☀️ 🌆 🌱
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#ICYMI
Last week, I sat down with
@aisha4climate
&
@simisadafkamal
to deliberate on the issue of water insecurity in Pakistan. Catch the full conversation here:
@AmPakFdn
@StimsonCenter
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Had the most wonderful time speaking with
@G_Boccaletti
about his book
#WaterABiography
.
Within these 6 mins, Giulio takes us through the past, present, & future of water. You have got to catch the full conversation here:
@ConvSix
@StimsonCenter
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Not surprised that the BJP election manifesto has a strong emphasis on the
#GlobalSouth
. It has been a highlight of PM Modi's diplomatic engagements over the last years particularly in the lead-up to & post the 2023 G20 summit. The ambition and action have worked well thus far.
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On to Day 2! Kicking off with a session on RBOs & TRCs, Peer-to-peer connectivity and exchange is at the heart of it all. Bringing together the Nile Basin, Central Asia, Himalayas & transboundary expert perspectives from
@unescoWATER
&
@ihedelft
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South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change and environmental risks. Much of the region has experienced extreme weather events in recent years with flash floods, rapidly melting glaciers, droughts, & rising sea levels. (1/2)
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As Pakistan gets ready to vote tomorrow, the country stands at a critical juncture. No matter what the outcomes, they are bound to hold profound implications not only for Pakistan's domestic trajectory but also for its standing in the international arena.
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Excellent remarks by
@AndersJagerskog
&
@TanjaMiskova
with great interventions from around the table including
@_DaniloTurk
&
@temaden
, & Dinara Z. With Susanne Schmeier’s skillful moderation
#UNWaterConference2023
@ciwaprogram
@ihedelft
@ClubdeMadrid
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ASPI’s
@MohanCRaja
on how shared concerns are outweighing ideological differences between India and the US and propelling a closer partnership. Read his excellent analysis 👇
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Delighted to have spent
#IWD2022
with
@siwi_water
's Women in Water Diplomacy Network. What a fabulous group! it was heartwarming to see the shared passion towards elevating women's roles and promoting inclusive decision-making in water. Excited for the next steps
#WomeninWater
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Last week, I had the opportunity to moderate this fantastic discussion on “The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of COVID 19: Discerning the South Asia-China Nexus” ft.
@paragkhanna
and
@WilliamJParkerI
. If you missed us, catch the conversation right here:
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Pakistan’s economy hits a new low. As if record inflation, stagnant investment cycles, depleting foreign reserves & mounting $ prices were not enough, the recent political debacle has only further pushed the economy in a downward spiral.
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@AndersJagerskog
presenting the World Bank’s vision for A Global Facility for Transboundary Water Cooperation. Look forward to supporting the effort with all parties vested in the sustainable and equitable usage of shared waters.
#UN2023WaterConference
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I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute my skills & expertise to this esteemed organization committed to tackling major policy challenges confronting Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, sustainability, & development of common norms and values for the region.
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Yesterday,
@AsiaPolicy
&
@WorldBankSAsia
kicked off our joint project on “Advancing Climate Resilience in
#SouthAsia
” with an inaugural pvt meeting of experts on The Water-Food-Energy Security Nexus in South Asia.
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In
@AsiaPolicy
’s latest election brief 🗳️
@RishiGupta_JNU
sheds light on Bhutan’s recently concluded elections, its democratic history, and upcoming economic challenges. Read more 👇
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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:
#Election2024
#India
@AsiaPolicy
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Thank you
@BrigittaSchuch1
! As we discussed, the scale of the devastation is unprecedented to say the least and serves to be a wake up call for the world as
#climateemergencies
fast become an everyday reality of our existence.
#PakistanFloods
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Timely action, climate & development finance, & the road ahead: some key themes discussed in
@orfonline
,
@ril_foundation
, &
@IndiaUNNewYork
’s session on The G20 Imperative this evening. Excellent session moderated by
@samirsaran
ft. Dr.S.Jaishankar, Borge Brende, & Vicky Ford!
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Latest on
@AsiaPolicy
’s The Ballot Box:
@BettyWangYR
assesses how climate issues have shown up in recent elections in Asia with an eye toward how electoral outcomes will influence future climate progress. Read more here:
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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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In our latest election brief, I dive into the intricacies of
#Pakistan
's recent elections! From a fragmented mandate to international scrutiny, read here to catch my take on the country’s post-election landscape:
@AsiaSociety
@AsiaPolicy
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Catch all the highlights from ASPI's last month's roundtable on South Asia & Neighbors: Understanding the Climate-Water Nexus.
@aikunming
@DrNilanjanG
@dipak_gyawali
@aisha4climate
@DanielHaines1
@JamilBAhmad
How do we understand and address how
#ClimateChange
is causing water stress in South Asia? 🌏💧
New on our website, ASPI's
@faamer
takes a look at a recent gathering at our New York headquarters on the "climate-water nexus":
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At the UN2023 Water Conference Stakeholder Consultations, the PGA & the Sec.Gen. of the Conference both emphasised working in solidarity, identifying interlinkages b/w sectors, and developing an effective pathway from March2023 to the
#SDGs
summit & the SOTF2024
#WaterAction
#UN
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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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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.
Ahead of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to France on
#BastilleDay
, ASPI's
@PhLeCorre
and
@faamer
join Mohit Anand of EMLYON Business School for a conversation on what the visit means. 🇮🇳🤝🇫🇷
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India’s G20 meeting in Kashmir has been causing quite a stir: from repeated opposition from Pakistan to China backing out from participation, the meeting also invited reservations from Turkey, KSA, & Egypt. Nonetheless, G-20 officials arrived in Srinagar earlier today (1/3)
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I was delighted to be a part of this conversation & share my perspectives on some of the challenges/issues faced by
#women
in the context of
#climatechange
& energy & water security. Solutions are many, as long as there is conviction to act!
#InternationalWomansDay
#IWD2024
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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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HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco spoke at the
@StimsonCenter
,
@GGiN
, and
@GWL
’s event. We got to touch-base on global water & climate related challenges after. On South Asia, Prince Albert conveyed his commiserations to the victims of
#Pakistanfloods
.
#UNGA
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As 2024 commences, we are looking at the biggest election year in history with some 60 countries (almost 4bn people) heading to polls this year. Starting next week, we will get to preview the year through polls in 🇧🇩, 🇧🇹 & 🇹🇼 with more to come in Feb. Interesting times indeed.
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Do join us for what is going to be a very exciting conversation!!
"From Gender to Geopolitics: Towards a
#FeministForeignPolicy
in South Asia":
@Kubernein
and
@SAV
are excited to host a virtual panel with Nandita Baruah,
@faamer
, and
@shafqatmunir
, moderated by
@avasudeva_87
.
Join us on 14 September at 6:30 pm IST. RSVP:
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It was wonderful to collaborate with the
@USISPForum
and I was delighted to join
@LisaCurtisDC
and
@VJS_Policy
for this important conversation. Many thanks to
@Akshobh
for his excellent moderation!
Video out soon…
USISPF and
@AsiaPolicy
hosted a webinar titled: "What Lies Ahead for India: A Foreign Policy Perspective"
Thank you to
@LisaCurtisDC
at
@CNASdc
,
@faamer
at
@AsiaPolicy
, and
@VJS_Policy
at USISPF for the riveting insights on India, its neighborhood, how India sees the world,
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Let's look back on some of the conversations/discussions we have had on the exacerbating situation around global water stress and climate change in 2021.
>
@StimsonCenter
&
@mnedbrussels
joint study on Intl Hydrodiplomacy 1/4
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Earlier at the
@SLOtoUN
&
@unescoWATER
event on Strengthening Rural Women’s Capacity in Natural Resources Management. Best way to celebrate
#IWD2023
with committed colleagues.
@TanjaMiskova
you were missed.
@ElizabethAKoch
@blolazabal
were stellar!
#CSW67
#WomeninWater
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I penned down a recap of South Asia at
#UNGA78
: the common threads, the missed opportunities, and all the major highlights. Read more here:
@UN
@AsiaPolicy
🇮🇳 🇵🇰 🇱🇰 🇧🇩 🇳🇵
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We are looking at a very gloomy picture here.Climate crisis->water scarcity->food insecurity->economic crisis-> political instability.
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As
#COP27
rolls, bringing you some more highlights from our
#watersecurity
& international
#hydrodiplomacy
conference in Brussels last week. Stay tuned for key takeaways, policy recommendations, and next steps as we work to elevate the importance of
#WaterAction
.
@mnedbrussels
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We keep talking about a gender balanced approach to water & climate discourse but it must start with better awareness. It was lovely to meet with a young group of school girls, in Dakar, so vested in learning about water. Leaders of tomorrow!
#womeninwater
#WomenEmpowerment
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A quick take yet wholesome conversation looking at the ongoing elections in
#India
. Tune in 👇
#Election2024
!
Latest on
#TheBallotBox
: What are the key factors shaping the Indian elections?
@faamer
sits down with
@ronojoy_sen
to unpack voter perceptions, priorities for the new government, and future of the Indian democracy. Watch now:
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I know friends who were in flights and had dreadful experiences while up in the air due to the massive rains. All safe now thankfully.
Just IN:— At least 30 people killed and 60 injured in massive rains and dust storm across Pakistan KPK region.
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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: …
#Loksabhaelections2024
#India
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Today
@EWInstitute
South Asia cohosted an event on “How climate change impact mega cities “ in collaboration with
@AmPakFdn
@SAISHopkins
. Wonderful and timely discussion
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The U.S. on Bangladesh elections: "The U.S. shares the view with other observers that these elections were not free or fair and we regret that not all parties participated."
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It’s a before and after of the movie interval, a suspense thriller of sorts. Guess it’s only a waiting game now. Regardless, got-to hand it to
#PTI
for an unprecedented contest at the polls
#PakistanElection2024
.
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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:
@AsiaPolicy
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Monsieur
@Ph_Etienne
along with Patti Smith at the
#NightofIdeas
@franceintheus
@villa_albertine
what a splendid sight!
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Catch a recap of my visit to Dakar for the 9th World Water Forum—the largest international water-related event.
@mnedbrussels
@temaden
@WaterForum9
@Macky_Sall
@JochenFlasbarth
@BMZ_Bund
@wwatercouncil
#waterforall
#Sustainability
#watersecurity
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Here is our latest on
#watersecurity
. If anything
#coronavirus
has taught us is that we are NOT prepared for disasters and crisis. Once we get to the other side, water crisis will be the next big thing the global community would need to address
#SouthAsia
#hydrodiplomacy
#Asia
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I look forward to this new chapter! Many thanks to everyone who has been a part of my journey so far, especially to the Stimson Center & EWI for the amazing experiences and opportunities I had while working there.
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I was earlier at the Kennedy Center for
#PMModi
’s special address to members of the Indian diaspora, business leaders, and other key stakeholders. Hosted by
@USISPForum
& partners. (1/3)
#PMModiInUS
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India and Pakistan observe 76 years of independence. It's not been an easy journey and won't be an easy one going forward either. However, the stakes have never been higher given multifaceted global challenges and the growing population of these two South Asian heavyweights.
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💡Soon online the new episode of
@mnedbrussels
#video
#PodKAS
series 'Bridging Voices'!🎬 “A Spotlight on
#Pakistan
#Floods
.” Stay tuned.
@faamer
@StimsonCenter
@UNECE_Water
@unescoWATER
@ihedelft
@TanjaMiskova
@temaden
@jenny_vienna
#watersecurity
#WaterAction
#ClimateEmergency
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#UNGA77
High-level discussion on “Making the most of the 2024 Summit of the Future.” Great to hear from HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on important and timely global issues including climate change.
@StimsonCenter
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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
:
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The more we talk about transboundary river water governance, the more we hear about political will. Lack of it can break it, a plenitude of it can make it.
#sharedrivers
#watercrisis
#waterdiplomacy
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South Asia has a notorious problem of groundwater exploitation. When considering water stress, the rapidly intensifying groundwater crisis is not to be overshadowed.
Groundwater is the main source of water for half of all urban populations.
But it is undervalued, overexploited & mismanaged.
Explore how valuing groundwater can underscore its true importance:
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Super excited for our upcoming webinar ft. the incredible
@paragkhanna
and
@WilliamJParkerI
. Join us on June 18 @ 9:30 am EDT as we discuss “The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of
#Covid_19
: Discerning the SouthAsia-China nexus”. Register here:
@EWInstitute
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Catch my full conversation with
@asadmk17
right here. Grateful to the Ambassador for sharing his candid thoughts and highlighting the global response towards
#Pakistanfloods
plus how is the Pak. government navigating this mammoth of a challenge.
#ClimateAction
#COP27
💡
#Video
#PodKAS
series 'Bridging Voices'! 🎬“Global Responses to
#Climate
Risk Mitigation: A Spotlight on
#Pakistan
#Floods
.”
🔗 Full episode:
@faamer
@StimsonCenter
@UNECE_Water
@unescoWATER
@ihedelft
@TanjaMiskova
@temaden
@jenny_vienna
@asadmk17
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Porter said that broadly speaking, "overcoming the present economic and financial challenges would require sustained policy efforts and reforms for Pakistan to regain strong and inclusive private-led growth."
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As
#Pakistan
braces for imminent elections in less than a week, the political landscape is marred by a series of dramatic events, most notably the sentencing of former Prime Minister
#ImranKhan
. Here is a 🧵on the evolving situation:
(1/8)
#Elections2024
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Making of a group photo, the
#water
folks know the drill. GIF courtesy of the lovely
@jancykova
@mnedbrussels
@StimsonCenter
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Earlier on
@BOLNETWORK
I discussed the different possibilities in which Pakistan can adopt climate mitigation/adaptation strategies for the future. Dams are a traditional way of looking at flood solutions but can also become part of the problem if not properly operated &managed.
موسمیاتی تبدیلیاں اور پاکستان
پانی کے ڈیم رحمت ہیں یا خطرہ؟
ممبر US Think Tanks ٹیم کی خصوصی گفتگو
#ClimateChange
#Dams
#FloodinPakistan2022
#USThinkTanksMember
#FarwaAamer
#BreakingNews
#BOLNews
@faamer
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It was wonderful to speak at & facilitate a two-day conference on “Mobilizing Innovation to Advance Climate Resilience in the Water Sector” co-organised by
@StimsonCenter
&
@ReservoirCenter
. Discussants expressed a strong sense of commitment to resolve identified challenges.
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This will put IMEEC under stress. Also, important to monitor how differing solidarities on the Middle East conflict might impact the dynamics between countries.
BREAKING:
Saudi Arabia ends "all negotiations" on normalisation with Israel.
Saudi Arabia has informed the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, that it is "ending all negotiations" on normalising relations with Israel, reports the Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post, echoed
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Ahead of the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, I shared some expectations and analysis ft in the
@FinancialXpress
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As the year comes to a close, here is a snapshot of 2023 & the election year ahead through my conversation with
@MohanCRaja
,
@NasimZehra
, &
@SreeradhaDatta
on 🇵🇰 🇮🇳 🇧🇩 🧵
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Recent heatwaves in South Asia have led to severe water shortages and power cuts. This is alarming and so are the projections for MENA and other climate-vulnerable & water stressed regions. Most of these regions have shared river basins as their water/food lifeline. (1/3)
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