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    Issue Brief on “Trump at the 81st UN General Assembly: American Power, Coercive Diplomacy...

    “America is back.” “Our military is the most powerful on earth.” “Our power is expanding.” These opening declarations of President Donald Trump’s address to the 81st Session...

    Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s First National Youth Employment Policy”

    Introduction Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched Pakistan’s first National Youth Employment Policy (NYEP) on August 12, 2026, under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. Pakistan’s...

    International Conference “Pakistan’s Evolving Counterterrorism Landscape: TTP, Cross-Border Threats and Regional Security”

    The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) cordially invites you to the International Conference titled "Pakistan's Evolving Counterterrorism Landscape: TTP, Cross-Border Threats and Regional Security" October 12, 2026 at...

    Issue Brief on “China-U.S. Eight Outcomes: A Framework for Managing Strategic Competition”

    The China-U.S. relationship remains one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the international system. Competition between the world's two largest economies has expanded...

    CPSC Monitor (October 6, 2026)

      CHINA 1. PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to deepen ties with China https://www.moib.gov.pk/News/66435 2. Pakistan, China entering new phase of CPEC: PM https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442085/pakistan-china-entering-new-phase-of-cpec-pm 3. Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership https://thedailycpec.com/pakistan-china-reaffirm-strategic-partnership/ 4. China’s AI advances widen...

    Issue Brief on “Addressing Pakistan’s Climate Adaptation Deficit in the FY2026-27 Budget”

    Introduction Debt servicing, defence expenditure, pensions and limited revenue mobilisation constrain Pakistan’s investment in climate resilience. The FY2026–27 federal budget totals Rs18.771 trillion, including Rs8.054...

    ISC Monitor (October 6, 2026)

      1. Sheikh Hasina’s extradition possible via ‘well-structured’ process: India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sheikh-hasinas-extradition-possible-via-well-structured-process-indias-high-commissioner-to-bangladesh/article71540564.ece 2. Dhaka standoff: Why India must take the lead to reset ties with Bangladesh https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/dhaka-standoff-its-indias-move-4166026 3. Exclusive:...

    CSP WEEKLY UPDATES (September 26-October 2, 2026)

    THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS Ø  US war commission turns to Pakistan for Afghan war review https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631976/us-war-commission-turns-to-pakistan-for-afghan-war-review Ø  CDF apprises US delegation of...


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