Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Report – Roundtable Discussion on “Implementation of FATA Reforms: Challenges Ahead”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a roundtable discussion on “Implementation of FATA Reforms: Challenges Ahead “on October 31, 2017.The keynote speaker...

Issue Brief on “Joint Military Cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines”

Malaysian English daily The Sunday Daily reported on October 13, 2017 that Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines will begin coordinated air patrols off the...

Issue Brief on “No Option but Talks to Bring Stability to Afghanistan”

The state of affairs in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, with a marked increase in violence and insecurity, weak and ineffective governance, corruption and a...

Islamabad Paper on “Effectiveness of Prime Minister’s Education Reform Program: A Case Study from...

Rationale of the Study Education is the main driver of development for any country, and the Government of Pakistan (GoP) is striving for developing a...

Report – Seminar on “Indus Water Treaty: Issues and Recommendations”

CONCEPT NOTE  “Water links us to our neighbors in a way more profound and complex than any other.” John Thorson. Of all the fault lines between...

Issue Brief on “Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Power Ambitions”

Saudi Arabia, best known for its large oil reserves, is planning to pursue nuclear power. Saudi Arabia plans to construct 17 nuclear power reactors...

Issue Brief on “Islamic State in Afghanistan: A Myth or A Reality”

Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan is commonly known as the Khorasan Chapter which declared itself functional in January 2015 and was the first ISIS...

Issue Brief on “How can Pakistan Fully Exploit its GSP Plus Status?”

In 2014, Pakistan was awarded the GSP Plus status which gave tariff free access to certain Pakistani goods to the EU markets. This has...

Report- In-House Meeting Dr. Sadollah Zarei Executive Director, Indishe Sazan Noor Institute, Tehran

The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized an In-House Meeting on November 6, 2017 with Dr. Sadollah Zarei, Executive Director, Indishe Sazan Noor Institute,...

Issue Brief on “Growing Indian-French Maritime Relations”

On October 24, 2017, French Defense Minister Florence Parly travelled to India for a two-day visit and held bilateral talks with her counterpart Nirmala...

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