Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia: Security Imperatives

Abstract This paper aims to study the security of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in regional context, with special focus on China Pakistan Economic Corridor...

Pakistan-India Relations: A Critical Appraisal of Power Politics

Abstract Pakistan-India relations are mired in power politics making the two countries as rivals with competing identities and interests. By the logic of power politics,...

Impact of Ukraine War on Global Energy and Food Supply Chains: A Case Study...

Abstract The damaging economic, political, and diplomatic effects of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022 have not been confined to just continental Europe. The...

The ‘Petrocurrency’ Determinants in Growing Sino-US Confrontation: Implication for South Asia

Abstract The purpose of this article is to identify the areas where China’s internationally rising monetary and petrocurrency influence is likely to conflict with the...

Soft Power in the Foreign Policy of Pakistan: Prospects and Potentials

Abstract Transition and diffusion of power are changing the political context and have made soft power more relevant than ever. The Government of Pakistan has...

Report – Celebrations “ACDC’s 3rd Anniversary Review Meeting”

The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) to celebrate its 3rd Anniversary organised a Review Meeting...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Shahpar-II Drone: A Step Towards Indigenisation”

Pakistan showcased its Shahpar-II indigenous combat UAV at the 11th edition of its biennial arms exhibition, the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2022)...

Issue Brief on “Nuclear Energy in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges”

Two critical events have brought into focus the need for clean and green energy sources. The first is the Ukraine conflict and the energy...

Summary Report “Bilateral Dialogue between ISSI & IPIS”

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Iran held their annual dialogue on bilateral and...

Report – Webinar on “Pak Afghan Economic Ties: Opening New Vistas”

The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa CAMEA at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a webinar on Pak-Afghan Economic Ties:...

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