Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Pulwama and Its Aftermath: India on Dangerous War Path”

The 14th day of February was no different than any other day till around evening, a suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives...

Issue Brief on “Kartarpur Corridor: A Hope for Peace”

The Pakistan Government has announced to open the 4.7 kilometer long, visa free Kartarpur Corridor on the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak...

Annual Report 2018

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Issue Brief on “The Afghan Peace Process and The Role of Moscow”

Even as the recent round of peace talks on Afghanistan continue between the Afghan Taliban and the US, there is a growing realization within...

Report – In-house meeting “Delegation from Qatar”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an In-House Meeting with 2-member delegation from Qatar on February 1, 2019. The delegation included: Dr....

Issue Brief on “War in Syria: The Final Push Against the Islamic State”

On 10 February, 2019, in an attempt to make one final stand in the Syrian town of Baghuz, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),...

Issue Brief on “The Brewing US-Russia Nuclear Arms Race: An Assessment”

US and Russia relations have deteriorated over the last few year. These tensions in relations between the two great powers have been accompanied by...

Islamabad Paper – “Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) in Afghanistan – An Assessment”

Abstract Since its emergence, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) or Daesh, has brought immense confusion and disorder to the already complex state of affairs...

Issue Brief on “US Drawdown in Afghanistan and India’s Reaction”

The recent turn of events in Afghanistan and the region has caused a major stir in India. The relations between India and US are...

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...

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