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Aamna Rafiq


Research Associate

Areas of Research:

Cyberspace, Emerging Technologies, Arms Control and Disarmament

Ms. Aamna Rafiq was working as a Research Associate in the Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). Previously, she has worked with Arms Control and Disarmament Affairs (ACDA) Directorate of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) and Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), Islamabad. As a Young Parliamentary Subject Expert, she also assisted the Senate`s Standing Committee on Defence Production at the Parliament of Pakistan. Ms. Rafiq holds an M.Phil degree in International Relations from Quaid-i- Azam University (QAU), Islamabad. She has completed her BS (Hons) Politics and International Relations from International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) with Gold Medal, Distinction and First Position. Her fields of interest include Cyberspace, Emerging Technologies, Arms Control and Disarmament.

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Issue Brief on “US Phoenix Ghost Drones: A Mystery Unlocked”

Recently, the Biden administration announced the new US$800 million military aid package for Ukraine. According to the Pentagon’s official statement, this aid includes 72...

Webinar on ““Securing Pakistan’s Cyber Domain: Challenges and Opportunities””

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a webinar on “Securing Pakistan’s Cyber Domain: Challenges...

Report “ACDC Annual Advisory Board Meeting”

The Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the “ACDC`s Advisory Board Meeting” on February 28,...

Issue Brief on “The National Cyber Security Policy of Pakistan 2021”

Recently, Pakistan got its first-ever and much-needed National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP). The federal government is raring to kick off its implementation by the end of June...

Report – Webinar “Indian Naval Modernisation and its Impact on Strategic Stability in South...

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a webinar on “Indian Naval Modernisation and its Impact on...

Issue Brief on “The First Ever UN Security Council High Level Open Debate on...

“Digital technologies are increasingly straining existing legal, humanitarian and ethical norms, non-proliferation, international stability, and peace and security… These dynamics can encourage States to adopt offensive postures...

Report – Web Celebration “Defence Day of Pakistan”

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an in-house virtual meeting to celebrate the Defense Day of Pakistan...

Report – Panel Discussion on “The Myth of India’s Impeccable Nuclear Non-Proliferation Record”

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a panel discussion on “The Myth of India’s Impeccable Nuclear...

Militarisation of Artificial Intelligence and Future of Arms Control in South Asia

Abstract Like other emerging technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a dual-use technology with wider applications in military domain ranging from its integration with existing weapon...

Issue Brief on “Indo-Israel Heron Drone Deal: Could India Get the Regional Game in...

In the next few months, India will receive the Heron drones from Israel on three years lease. This Heron deal is one of many...