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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).

Mail areebakhan@issi.org.pk

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,...

Issue Brief on “Expanding Economic Opportunities: Pakistan and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement”

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) marks a significant milestone for the African economy, fostering regional economic integration, growth, and development across the...

Summary Report “Bilateral Dialogue between ISSI & IPIS”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Iran held their annual dialogue on bilateral and...

Issue Brief on “Civil War in Tigray: Worst Humanitarian Crisis”

On August 17, 2022  Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that Ethiopia's conflict-ridden province of Tigray is the worst humanitarian...

Report – Webinar “Taliban in Power – A Year On”

The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) in collaboration with the Institute of War and...

Report – International Conference on “Perspectives on the Evolving Situation in Afghanistan”

The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) held an International Conference titled, “Perspectives on...