The killing of more than 250 people in Easter bombings in Sri Lanka speaks about the growing threat of transnational terrorism. Initially, Sri Lankan government held the National Thowheed Jamath (NJT) responsible for the attacks. But as events followed, it was claimed…
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Indonesia went for local, provincial, legislative and presidential elections on 17 April 2019. 300,000 candidates contested for 20,528 seats across 34 provinces. Nearly, 193 million people casted their vote. It is for the first time that voting on such massive scale is…
IPRI UPDATE for the Month of April 2019 has been issued.
For details, visit: IPRI UPDATE April 2019
Islamabad Poicy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a One-Day Seminar on "Evolving Regional Dynamics and Future of Pakistan-Russia Relations" at the IPRI Conference Hall on May 02, 2019. Dr. Sergei A. Baranov Counsellor, Embassy of the Russian Federation), Ambassador Vice Admiral Amb (R)…
Amna Ejaz Rafi, Assistant Research Officer, gave presentation on the topic entitled, “CHINA-INDIA COMPETITION IN ASIA PACIFIC: BALANCING AND REBALANCING STRATEGIES” on April 22, 2019. The discussion was moderated by Brig. (R) Muhammad Mehboob Qadir - Director Research, followed by Question/Answer Session.
As peace talks in Afghanistan gain momentum, the Taliban have announced the beginning of their spring offensive last week. In developments that followed, as Afghan Taliban and the US representative have somehow established an understanding regarding withdrawal of troops and counter-terrorism, the…
President of the US Donald Trump has signed a presidential proclamation on March 25, 2019 saying the US recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights. This is the third time in sixteen months when Trump has taken a controversial decision in the Middle…
IPRI UPDATE for the Month of March 2019 has been issued.
For details, visit: IPRI UPDATE March 2019
Post-Event Report
One-Day Media Workshop
on
“Hybrid Warfare and Pakistan’s Readiness:
Time for National Narrative Construct and Strategic Foresight”
Introduction
In order to discuss and train media persons on the challenges of “Hybrid Warfare” faced by Pakistan and the role…
Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Khan, Research Officer, gave presentation on the topic entitled, "Future of Afghanistan: Geopolitics of Major Powers; Interplay of their Interests & Evolving Regional Security Paradigm" on April 8, 2019. The discussion was moderated by Brig. (R) Muhammad Mehboob Qadir –…