Areeba Arif
Research Associate
Areas of Research:
Africa: South, East and Central Africa
Areeba Arif Khan works as a Research Associate at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East. She earned her Masters in International Relations from National University of Modern Languages Islamabad i9n 2016 and currently pursuing her M. Phil from National Defence University (NDU).
Issue Brief on “‘Engage Africa’ Policy: Maximizing Opportunities”
Africa continues to garner global attention due to its tremendous economic opportunities and vast natural resources. Pakistan launched its ‘Engage Africa’ policy in 2019...
Issue Brief on “FOCAC 2024 Summit: Deepening China-Africa Cooperation for Mutual Modernization”
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit was held in Beijing from 4-6 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between...
Issue Brief on “Conflict in Sudan Amidst Geopolitical Struggles”
While all eyes are focused on the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, the world is paying very little attention to one of the worst...
Issue Brief on “The ICC Verdict: Significance and Implications”
Since October 2023, Israel has proclaimed a “total siege on Gaza” killing thousands of innocent Palestinians by airstrikes and ground assaults. Currently, the death...
Issue Brief on “Sudan: A Nation Engulfed in Crisis”
In April 2023 violence broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the country's military and a...
Issue Brief on “South Africa’s Case against Israel at the ICJ”
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a two-day session on January 11-12, 2024, in The Hague, as South Africa filed a petition against...
Issue Brief on “An Assessment of Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ Policy”
Embracing the title of the ‘Continent of the Future,’ Africa stands at the forefront of global anticipation. Driven by its compelling economic potential, attractive...
Issue Brief on “African Climate Summit: Shaping a Sustainable Future amidst Challenges and Opportunities”
The African Climate Summit, held in Nairobi (Kenya) from 4-6 September 2023, marked a historic occasion for the African Continent. This brought together African...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Zimbabwe Ties”
Since the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980, Pakistan and Zimbabwe enjoy friendly relations in terms of cultural, political, and defence ties. Given Pakistan's history...
Issue Brief on “Strengthening Bilateral Pakistan Ethiopia Ties: Recent Developments”
In recent years, the relationship between Pakistan and Ethiopia has been evolving, marked by a series of collaborative endeavors aimed at enhancing trade, investment,...