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Ms. Aamna Rafiq


Research Associate

Areas of Research:

Cyberspace, Emerging Technologies, Arms Control and Disarmament

Ms. Aamna Rafiq is 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.

aamna.rafiq@issi.org.pk
https://twitter.com/AamnaRafiq

Report – Celebrations “ACDC’s 3rd Anniversary Review Meeting”

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) to celebrate its 3rd Anniversary organised a Review Meeting...

Issue Brief on “Global Competition for Anti-drone Technologies”

Recent reports predict that the value of the military drone market would reach US$17.0 billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate CAGR...

Issue Brief on “India’s New Cybersecurity Directive: To Be or Not To Be?”

As the extended deadline of September 25, 2022, for the implementation of India`s New Cybersecurity Directive by the CERT-In is approaching, the panic in...

Issue Brief on “Drone Warfare in Contemporary Conflicts: Five Lessons to Gen Up”

In recent years, drones are being used for various purposes in armed conflicts ranging from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations to counterforce strikes. The...

Issue Brief on “Recent Developments at the UNGGE on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS):...

Recently, the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (UNGGE) on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) concluded their deliberations...

ACDC Special Report on “Comprehensive National Security and Emerging Technologies”

Introduction of ACDC The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC), which is a part of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), was established on...

Issue Brief on “Quad Partnership for Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity”

“In our first year of cooperation, we established the Quad’s dedication to a positive and practical agenda; in our second year, we are committed...

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,...