Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

2016 SAARC Summit: Future of Regional Cooperation in South Asia

Abstract The people of South Asia share historical, cultural, linguistic, ethnic and geographical linkages. Despite these commonalities, South Asia remains a region marred by disputes,...

Pakistan’s Counterinsurgency: Military and Civilian Approach

Abstract Post 9/11 insurgency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) regions threatened the national security of...

Prospects of Pakistan-Iran Relations: Post Nuclear Deal

Abstract Now that the threat of Western sanctions on Iran has been removed, the prospects for improved relations between Pakistan and Iran provide increased...

Strategic Studies (Vol. 36, Autumn 2016, No. 3)

Articles Prospects of Pakistan-Iran Relations: Post Nuclear Deal Najam Rafique Pakistan’s Counterinsurgency: Military and Civilian Approach Shahid Ahmad Afridi 2016 SAARC Summit: Future of Regional Cooperation in South Asia Mahwish...

Issue Brief on “Putting a Damper on Indian Attempts to Isolate Pakistan”

“We will isolate you. I will work for that.” This is what Indian Prime Minister Modi stated in his first speech post the Uri attack...

Issue Brief on “Regional Threats in the Middle East and their Implications for Pakistan”

The Arab Spring which began in 2010 was supposed to be a springboard for change in the troubled Arab states stretching from Middle East to...

Issue Brief on “Analysis of Indian Naval Capabilities: Implications for Pakistan”

Introduction The Indian Navy is the fifth largest in the world. In recent years India has undertaken a rapid modernization of its Navy in a...

Issue Brief on “The Growing Pakistan-China Defense Cooperation”

Pakistan is proud of its relations with China. These relations include fraternal diplomatic ties, growing political understandings, and deepening defence cooperation over the past...

Issue Brief on “Tensions in Iran-Saudi Relations and Future Prospects”

As entities with sound state structure and strong governments, both Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hold a significant place in the...

Issue Brief on “Growing Indo-Iran-Afghan Nexus”

Pakistan’s uneasy relations with India, Iran and Afghanistan hold back military and economic cooperation with these neighbouring countries and has often lead to difficulties...

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