Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Islamabad Paper on The Big Idea: Next Generation of Leadership in Pakistan Needs a...

In memory of the fallen of December 16, 2014. This paper is dedicated to the Future Generations of Pakistan. Introduction The worldview of Pakistan over the...

Issue Brief on “Appointment of New Secretary General of SAARC: A New Dawn in...

Pakistan has taken responsibility of the Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for the second time. Amjad Hussain B....

Issue Brief on “A New Round of Water Talks Between Pakistan – India”

The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) devised a mechanism for an equitable distribution of water between Pakistan and India. However, India has been building a...

Report: In-House meeting on “Bangladesh Media Delegation”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an In-house Meeting with a 7-member Bangladesh Media Delegation on March 22, 2017. The delegation included ...

Report – Public Talk on “Trump Administration: Emerging Opportunities for South Asia”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held a Public Talk titled, "Trump Administration: Emerging Opportunities for South Asia" on February 22, 2017. The...

Issue Brief on “13th ECO Summit: A Comparative Analysis”

The 13th ECO summit held on March 1, 2017 in Islamabad is being perceived as a success because of its focus on connectivity for...

Issue Brief on “Third Round of Astana Talks: A Gordian Knot in the...

The Syrian conflict marked a grim anniversary on March 15, as the country entered its seventh year of civil war. On March 14, 2017, representatives...

Report- In-House Meeting with 7-Member Young Chinese Diplomats’

The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI), held an In-House meeting with a 7-member Chinese young diplomats delegation on March 15, 2017. The delegation...

Issue Brief on “Significance of Pakistan’s membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation”

China has always favoured close ties with its neighbours and promotion of regional harmony. In its attempt to stabilise Central Asia, it engaged with...

Issue Brief on “2016 Worst year for Syrian Children”

The Syrian civil war, one of the worst in recent history, has caused immense devastation and anarchy and continues to do so. However, the...

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