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Published every three months, The Subcontinental examines issues such as:
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Recent events have resulted in substantial changes in U.S. immigration policy.
Such change, whether they concern visitor visas, student visas, work permits, or
family reunification policy, are likely to continue and particularly affect the South
Asian American community. As such, South Asian Americans possess a unique and important
perspective that must be heard by officials responsible for immigration policymaking.
Volume 1:Issue 3 focuses on
investigating this issue.
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The countries of South Asia are steadily acquiring a more prominent role in world affairs.
In addition, recent events are forcing the United States to reassess its relationship and
policy towards the region. In light of these developments, it is clear that foreign
policymakers need a deeper understanding of the Subcontinent's economic, legal,
governmental, and cultural issues. The Subcontinental provides the research,
information, and analysis necessary to acquire such an understanding, and, in the
process, facilitate a long-term, productive relationship between the United States and
South Asia. We are proud to have some of the nation's leading experts on US foreign policy
towards South Asia on our Editorial Board, including
Stephen Cohen and
Sumit Ganguly.
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South Asia is becoming an increasingly important region for American Business. From
back office manpower to high-technology software and biotech, South Asia is proving to
be a force that America cannot fail to engage. However, business professionals lack
easily accessible information and analysis on the effect of changes in U.S. foreign
policy, international law and/or trade regulations on economic development and
investment efforts in South Asia. This stands as one of the greatest impediments to
American investment in the Subcontinent. The Subcontinental
provides business leaders with the information they need to understand the risks and
benefits associated with investment in the South Asian markets. Experts in international
business Mark Riedy and
Rafiq Dossani add to our distiquished Editorial Board.
Volume 2:Issue 1 focuses on
investigating this issue.
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Numbering over 2.1 million, South Asian Americans are
the most economically successful ethnic group in the nation. Despite success, though,
not a single South Asian Americans currently holds elected federal office.
Other immigrant groups half this size boast half a dozen or more members in the House
of Representatives. This glaring lack of political representation can only be eliminated
by acting with a more cohesive, unified voice.
Editorial Board members
Mira Kamdar,
Vijay Prashad,
and Vinay Lal
are leading scholars in South Asian American involvement in public affairs.
Prem Kumar has been
a active member of the Seattle community through his academic, philanthropic, and political
activities.
South Asians first arrived in the United States over a century ago. Since then, they
have made numerous, significant contributions in the fields of business, education,
high technology, and popular culture. In spite of this, the majority of American media
and entertainment outlets contain very little representation of the South Asian
community. Meenakshi Gigi Durham contributes to the
Editorial Board the journal through her expertise analysing the U.S. media.
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As the number of South Asian Americans increases, recognition of distinct social
and cultural issues affecting this community becomes imperative for inclusive
policymaking. Our Editorial Board includes some of the top minds in South Asian America
social issues and policy, including Tojo Thatchenkery,
Rajini Srikanth,
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The Subcontinental features the leading minds on South
Asian American public affairs. In the past we have featured works by:
- Marina Budhos -- Journalist and Novelist, Author of House of Waiting and The Professor of Light.
- Roger Clegg -- Vice President of the Center for Equal Oppertunity.
- Clark Cunningham -- W. Lee Gurge Professor of Law and Ethics at Georgia State University
- Mira Kamdar -- Senior Fellow at the World Policy Institute
- Neal Katyal -- Professor of Law at Georgetown University and Co-Counsel to Vice President Al Gore in Bush v. Palm Beach Canvassing Board.
- Deepa Iyer -- Former Board Member of South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow and Civil Rights expert.
- Victor Johnson -- Associate Executive Director at NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
- Sunaina Maira -- Associate Professor of English at the University of Massachusetts and author of Desis in the House.
- Naeem Mohaiemen -- Editor of Shobak.org and Associate Editor of AltMuslim.org.
- Sheela Murthy -- founder of the Law Offices of Sheela Murthy, P.C., one of the nation's leading immigration law firms.
- Vijay Prashad -- Author of six books including The Karma of Brown Folk. Director of International Studies at Trinity College.
- Ashish Sen -- Journalist who has spent nearly a decade writing on the South Asian American community.
- Shoba Sivaprasad -- Senior Policy Associate at the National Immigration Forum.
- Rajini Srikanth -- Associate Professor of English at the University of Massachusetts-Boston and editor of several volumes on the South Asian American community including A Part Yet Apart.
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