Sarah Akram
Research Fellow
Areas of Research:
United Nation and other Multilateral Organizations
Sarah Akram is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Studies since July, 2008. Sarah holds M.Sc (2005) and M.Phil (2008) degrees in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Her primary area of research is Pakistan-US relations and her M.Phil dissertation was on “US Foreign Policy towards India and Pakistan after 9/11” She has also briefly focused on Turkey’s Foreign Relations and has a few publications to her credit.
Issue Brief on “GCC States in the Crossfire: Strategic and Economic Implications of the...
In what began as the U.S. Israeli attack on Iran on February 28th, 2026, the conflict has been intensifying and pulling various countries into...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan Turkiye Azerbaijan Trilateral Cooperation”
The trilateral partnership between Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkiye represents an evolving model of strategic cooperation rooted in shared principles and converging regional objectives. While...
Issue Brief on “The Changing Contours of Turkiye–Iraq Relations”
Turkiye, an important power in the region, has actively maintained the growing trajectory of its influence in the Middle East, carefully balancing relationships with...
Issue Brief on “An Overview of U.S. Foreign Policy towards the Middle East under...
The Middle East remains a key arena for geopolitical competition and U.S. policy towards this region often reflects its major foreign policy focus. President...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan-Jordan Ties: A Forward-Looking Trajectory”
Established in 1948, the Pakistan-Jordan bilateral relationship is marked by deep historical ties, common faith, and shared perspectives on issues related to peace and...
Issue Brief on “President Erdogan’s State visit to Pakistan: Strengthening Ties Further”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a state visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on February 12-13, 2025. The...
Issue Brief on “Hamas Israel Ceasefire 2025: what to expect?”
After fifteen months of relentless military aggression by Israel, resulting in tremendous loss of human lives, colossal damage to infrastructure, and widespread instability in...
Issue Brief on “Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Foreign Policy amidst the changing landscape...
Turkiye’s increasingly significant role in the Middle East is self-evident. From a policy of ‘zero problems with neighbours’ to formidable challenges and vast new...
Issue Brief on “The fall of the Assad Regime in Syria: Regional and Global...
In what began with the ‘Arab spring’ protests in 2011against the Assad regime, Syria embarked upon a journey of instability and conflict manifested in...
Issue Brief on “Iraq Saudi Relations: A Current Appraisal”
Iraq and Saudi Arabia have often been contenders for a leadership role in the Middle East. However, their relationship has been complex and marked...