Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb: A Story of Defiance, Deterrence and Deviance, Abbas, Hassan. New Delhi:...

Hassan Abbas, in Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb, looks at how Pakistan acquired its nuclear weapons capability. However, the title is misleading since his major focus...

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy towards Russia: New Directions

Abstract Since the end of the Cold War, the world entered the era of economic interdependence and cooperation. In contemporary times, no country in the...

Challenge of Globalisation to the Muslim Ummah: Religious Extremism and the Need for Middle...

Abstract Globalisation is a process that encompasses regional hegemonic expansion and culture standardisation through technology, capitalism and world politics. By causing inequality and exploitation, globalisation,...

Sino-US Involvement in Afghanistan: Implications for South Asian Stability and Security

Abstract In the aftermath of 9/11, the US’ and China’s engagement in Afghanistan has portrayed competitive underpinnings manifested in the matrix of great power...

Prospects for Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract Pakistan, China and Iran are situated in the same region brimming with natural resources, blessed with geographic significance and endowed with massive economic potential....

India-Iran Relations: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract Besides geographic proximity, India and Iran share a historic relationship that has its mark even today. However, despite these historic ties, both India and...

Use of Force in Self-Defence for Global Peace: A Conceptual Framework

Abstract This paper attempts to link legal and theoretical perspectives of the use of force in self-defence and, thereafter, formulates a conceptual framework based on...

Issue Brief on “Indian Atrocities in IOK: Is India Following Israeli Script?”

On August 05, 2019, in what Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called “a historic decision”, the Government of India unilaterally abolished Article 370 and...

Report – Roundtable “Participants of Trilateral (Afghanistan, China, Pakistan) Diplomatic Workshop”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a roundtable on October 31, 2019 with participants of the Trilateral Diplomatic Workshop at the Foreign...

Inauguration Ceremony of “Arms Control and Disarmament Centre”

Introduction to ACDC - Mr. Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC The international security environment is changing rapidly. Arms races at international and regional levels are picking...

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