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Mahwish Hafeez


Research Fellow

Areas of Research:

South Asia and Jammu and Kashmir Dispute

Ms. Mahwish Hafeez joined the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad as a Research Fellow and has been focusing on South Asian Affairs and the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. She holds a Master’s degree in Defence and Diplomatic Studies from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, and a Bachelor’s degree with majors in Journalism and Sociology. Currently, she is enrolled in an M.Phil. Program at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid – i –Azam University, Islamabad with her thesis focusing on the refugee issue. She is also an alumna of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii. She has over a decade of experience with several publications to her credit. She has represented the institute at numerous national and international seminars and conferences.

Mail mahwish.hafeez@issi.org.pk

Issue Brief on “Hindu Hymns in Schools: A New Controversy Hits IIOJK”

As the weather is about to take a turn, the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) once again found itself in the grip...

Report – Roundtable “South Asia: Peaceful Coexistence Through Economic Cooperation”

The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a roundtable discussion titled “South Asia: Peaceful Coexistence Through Economic...

Issue Brief on “Latest Amnesty International Report on Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir- A...

Amnesty International, a leading Non Governmental Organisation that champions the cause of human rights across the globe has released its latest report titled "WE...

Issue Brief on “Electoral Demographic Change: The unabated onslaught on Kashmiri identity”

The ongoing onslaught on Kashmiri identity and the desire to disempower Muslim population of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has led Modi...

Issue Brief on “India-Africa Conclave – Growing Importance of Africa for the World”

In pursuance of its engagement with Africa, India organised a two- day CII-EXIM bank conclave on India and Africa growth partnership on July 19-20,...

Issue Brief on “Analyzing the Agnipath model of Indian army’s modernization program”

The Agnipath model, introduced by Modi government on June 14, 2022 with the proclaimed intention of inducing efficiency in the personnel pay and pensions,...

Issue Brief on “Dwindling Religious Freedom in India- A Glimpse of the State Department...

“Attacks on members of religious minority communities, including killings, assaults, and intimidation, occurred throughout the year” stated the recently released U.S State Department 2021...

Issue Brief on “Growing Islamophobia in India: Shockwave across Muslim World”

Known for its anti-Muslim stance and policies, the ruling Baharatya Janata Party (BJP) under Narendra Modi found itself in an embarrassing situation when two...

Issue Brief on “Delimitation Report: Another Stab in the back of Kashmiri Muslims”

The nefarious designs of Modi government to change the demography of State of illegally Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir to turn Muslim majority into...

Report – Roundtable on “Rising State Repression in IIOJK”

The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) held a roundtable on “Rising State Repression in IIOJK” in collaboration...