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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

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...

Report – In-house Meeting “Visit By Ms. Victoria Schofield”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad hosted an In-House Meeting on March 1, 2018 with Ms. Victoria Schofield, a British author, biographer and military...

Seminar Report on “Pakistan-China-Iran: A Trident of Regional Connectivity”

CONCEPT NOTE While a whirlpool of economic activity grips Asia, the need to forge well-rounded relations with one’s neighbors is becoming more and more...