South Asian Muslims and the American Experience with Ambassador Husain Haqqani

South Asian Muslims comprise a one-quarter of all first-generation Muslim immigrants in the United States and one-sixth of America’s total Muslim population, with the largest number coming from Pakistan. Despite their minority numbers, South Asian Muslims have an outsized U.S. role, raising several questions: how did this come to pass, will it continue, and what are its implications? Where have they excelled and what challenges do they face?