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.
Report – Public Talk on “Role and Relevance of United Nations in the Contemporary...
The Institute of Strategic Studies organized a Public Talk, titled "Role and Relevance of United Nations in the Contemporary Global Order", under its Distinguished...
Issue Brief on “UNRWA: US Cut in Funding Leaves Palestinian Refugees in a Lurch”
The Trump administration announced on September 1, 2018 that it will cut its entire budget to United Nations Relief Works Agency in charge of...
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...
National Conference Report on “Maritime Economy and the Geopolitics of Indian Ocean Rim: Challenges...
CONCEPT NOTE
Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world spanning over an area of 73,556,000 square kilometers that covers three continents....
Issue Brief on “Syrian Crisis and The Ineffectiveness of the UN”
Since the start of the conflict in Syria in 2011, the international community, as well as the United Nations has time and again expressed...
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...
Issue Brief on “The Migration Crises: UN Responses”
The rise in global conflicts has resulted in burgeoning migration crises which requires effective and long lasting solutions and measures to deal with the...
Islamabad and the Politics of International Development in Pakistan. Daechsel, Markus. United Kingdom: Cambridge...
Markus Daechsel, in his book titled Islamabad and the Politics of International Development in Pakistan, delves deep into a highly original and detailed account...
Issue Brief on “UNSC Reforms: A Pakistani Perspective”
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is a key organ of the UN body, but has been under the spot light when it comes...
Issue Brief on “UN Counter-Terrorism Initiatives: A New Resolve”
In order to strengthen the efforts against combating and countering terrorism, the United Nations adopted a Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in September 2006, which came...