Mahwish Hafeez
Research Fellow
Areas of Research:
South Asia, Southeast Asia and Kashmir
Ms. Mahwish Hafeez joined the Institute of Strategic Studies on November 22, 2006 as Research Fellow. Since then she has been focusing on South Asian Affairs. She holds a Masters degree in Defence and Diplomatic Studies from the Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, and Bachelor’s degree with majors in Journalism and Sociology. She has several publications to her honour and has represented the institute in many national and international seminars/Conferences.
Report – Roundtable on “Role of Pakistani Diaspora”
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a roundtable on “Role of Pakistani Diaspora" on April 23, 2019. Mr. Irfan Murtaza, a prominent Pakistani...
Issue Brief on “Pulwama and Its Aftermath: India on Dangerous War Path”
The 14th day of February was no different than any other day till around evening, a suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives...
Report – Public Talk on “Human Rights Violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir”
The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Public Talk on December 10, 2018 titled Human Rights Violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Dr....
Report – In-House Meeting with “Media Delegation from Nepal”
A ten-member media delegation from Nepal visited Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) on November 26, 2018 to exchange views on issues of mutual...
Issue Brief on “Article 35 A: Kashmiris Brace for Another Battle”
As if the ongoing bloodshed was not enough, the people of the state of Jammu and Kashmir are bracing for yet another battle -...
International Seminar Report on “India: A Pretentious Regional Power”
CONCEPT NOTE
There is an old saying that power truly lies where people believe it to lie. Hence, the ‘great’ or ‘super’ power statuses...
Report – Public Talk on “Human Rights Violations in IOK”
The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad organized a Public Talk on September 3, 2018 on Human Rights Violations in IOK. Former Australian Senator Lee...
Rivers Divided-Indus Basin Waters in the Making of India and Pakistan. Haines, Daniel. Oxford...
“Rivers Divided-Indus Basin Waters in the Making of India and Pakistan” by Daniel Haines is an historic account of water politics in South Asia....
National Seminar Report on “Non-Traditional Security Challenges to Pakistan”
CONCEPT NOTE OF THE SEMINAR
In the post-Cold War era, the term 'National Security' has acquired broader connotations. In the 21st century, 'National Security' extends...
Issue Brief on “India-Nepal: Growing Linkages”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Nepal on May 11-12, 2018. The visit gains significance and generates interest considering...