Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Rationale for Strategic Stability in South Asia”

Possession of nuclear weapons and the dangers associated with its intended, unauthorised or accidental use are itself enough to provide a rationale to establish...

Report – In-House Meeting with “2-member Indonesian Delegation”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an In-House Meeting with 2-member delegation from Centre of Policy Analysis and Development Agency (PADA), Indonesian...

Russia’s Strategic Calculus in South Asia and Pakistan’s Role: Challenges and Prospects

Abstract Russia has begun to adopt a politically pronounced approach towards Pakistan, which indicates a shift in Moscow’s long-standing patterns of engagement with Islamabad. Against...

Report – Roundtable with Dr. Werner Fassalabend

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a round-table on March 26, 2019, with a 3-member Austrian delegation of scholars led by Dr....

Pakistan’s Growing Relations with Russia: Factoring in the Role of the US

Abstract It is argued that there are no permanent friends or foes in the realm of international relations, only interests are primary and supreme. Every...

National Conference Report on “Pakistan-China Economic Cooperation: Next Level”

CONCEPT NOTE Pakistan and China are time-tested friends. Bilateral relations are multi-faceted, with a growing economic component. With the advent of the new government in...

National Seminar Report on “Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan: Learning from Success Stories”

Welcome Remarks  Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Director General, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI, welcomed President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi...

Report – Inauguration & Launch of China-Pakistan Study Centre’s Magazine PIVOT

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the inauguration and launch of the China Pakistan Study Center’s (CPSC) magazine ‘Pivot’ on January 23,...

Islamabad Paper on Economy and Ecology as Factors of Pakistan’s Regional Integration in an...

Abstract Pakistan, a new state without any historic precursor came into being as the result of a quest for an independent state for the Muslims...

Report – Roundtable with Dr. Hadi Soleimanpour, Secretary General, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)

Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a Roundtable discussion on March 14, 2019, with the Honourable Dr. Hadi Soleimanpour, Secretary General, Economic Cooperation...

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