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 “One Year Post-Floods: A Glimpse of the Current Situation in Pakistan”
In 2022, Pakistan experienced devastating floods that engulfed significant areas of the country. Approximately one-third of the territory found itself submerged, affecting a staggering...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: The Need for a Transition to Alternate Energy”
Like many other developing countries, Pakistan has been grappling with a severe energy crisis for several years. The demand for energy continues to surge...
Issue Brief on “BRICS and Pakistan – Assessing Opportunities & Challenges”
In the age of intensifying bloc politics and increasing fluidity in contemporary international affairs, the XV BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, held on August 22-24,...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Pivot to Geoeconomics: Operational Imperatives”
Pakistan's foreign policy has been significantly shaped by the evolving interests of regional and global powers, particularly regarding its neighbouring countries, Afghanistan, and India....
Issue Brief on “Easing of Financial Curbs on Pakistan by European Union – an...
Introduction:
In a noteworthy development on March 29, 2023, the European Union (EU) decided to ease financial curbs on Pakistan and remove it from...
Issue Brief on “The Impact of El Niño on Climate in Pakistan”
Background
El Niño is a climate phenomenon that refers to the warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, specifically the surface waters. It...
Issue Brief on “US-Pakistan Green Alliance: Advancing Bilateral Cooperation on Sustainable Development”
Introduction:
As the United States (US) and Pakistan celebrated 75 years of bilateral relations, a new step in this relationship is the formation of a...
Issue Brief on “Indus Water Treaty: Recent Developments”
Introduction:
On 25 January 2023, India issued a notice to Pakistan conveying its intent to amend the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) within 90 days to...
Issue Brief “International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan”
Background
Pakistan has long been considered one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world. While Pakistan is one of the lowest...
Issue Brief on “COP27: Loss and Damage Fund”
Introduction
The establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund was the main highlight of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) held in Egypt after the...