Mian Ahmad Naeem Salik
Research Fellow
Areas of Research:
Global Economic Issues, Non-Traditional Security Issues, Climate Change
Ahmad Naeem Salik is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Studies since July, 2014. Ahmad holds degrees in B.Sc. (2011) Economics and Political Science from LUMS, and M.Sc. (2013) Development Economics from The University of Queensland Australia. His primary area of research are Climate Change, Non-Traditional Security Issues and Global Economic Issues, and he is also the member of the Editorial Board at the institute.
Issue Brief on “COP29: A Critical Milestone in Global Climate Action”
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, represented a pivotal moment in the...
Issue Brief on “Impact and Lessons from the 2024 European Floods: Climate Change, Infrastructure...
Introduction
In mid-September 2024, record rainfall from Storm Boris triggered catastrophic flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, displacing over 25,000 people and causing widespread damage....
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Role in COP29: Addressing Climate Vulnerability and Advocating for Global...
Introduction: A Critical Moment for Global Climate Action
The whole world is facing unparalleled environmental challenges arising due to climate change and global warming. Nations...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: Challenges and Path Forward”
Introduction: Understanding the Current Energy Landscape
Pakistan is grappling with a multifaceted energy crisis, compounded by political instability and economic stagnation. The country’s power...
Issue Brief on “European Green Deal and Farmers’ Protest”
Background
The European Green Deal represents a comprehensive array of policy measures designed to steer the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable transition, with the...
Issue Brief on “Deadly Heatwaves in Pakistan and the Role of Urban Planning”
Introduction
Pakistan's increasing vulnerability to heatwaves can be ascribed to its geographical location and the mounting consequences of climate change. The country's expanding urbanization presents...
Issue Brief on “A Snapshot of Pakistan Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25”
On June 28, 2024, the National Assembly of Pakistan officially approved the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 federal budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduced amendments...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Air Pollution Nexus: Unravelling the Interplay with Climate Change”
Introduction:
In 2023, Pakistan maintained its position as one of the world's top three countries with severe smog levels, alongside Bangladesh and India, according to...
Issue Brief on “Privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)”
Background:
Established through government’s Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Ordinance on January 10, 1955, by merging with Orient Airways (established 1946), the Pakistan International Airlines...
Issue Brief on “Overview of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization”
Background:
The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened from February 26 to March 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab...