Research Articles
Strategic Ideology of al Qaeda
Syed Manzar Abbas Zaidi
The author dwells on al Qaeda’s ideological prowess and argues that despite its weakened military position it cannot be defeated on the strength of arms alone.
International Non-Proliferation Regime: Pakistan and Indian Perspectives
Muhammad Sadiq
Discussing current trends in international non-proliferation regime the writer examines if India and Pakistan can be integrated into this system.
Pakistan’s Contribution to Global War on Terror after 9/11
Dr. Hidayat Khan
The paper weighs the losses Pakistan has suffered as a front line state in the “war on terror” against the “Do More” stance of its thankless partners.
Pakistan and Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Dr. Zahid Ali Khan
Pakistan’s full membership of SCO would help improve its relations with countries of the region as the policies of the organization are in consonance with the former’s aspirations. Pakistan just can’t stay aloof from SCO, argues the author.
Media and Militancy: Case Study of Use of FM Radio by Taliban in Swat
Sajjad Malik
This interesting study traces how the Taliban rose to power in Swat through the effective use of the FM radio.
IPRI Studies
Countering Extremism through Sufi Practices
Air Cdre (Retd) Khalid Iqbal
Efficacy of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) in India-Pakistan Relations
Saman Zulfqar
People’s Role in Good Governance: A Case Study of Pakistan
Maria Syed
Pakistan-Russia Rapprochement and Current Geo-Politics
Muhammad Nawaz Khan & Beenish Altaf
- Rights of Religious Minorities in South Asia: Learning from Mutual Experiences
- Potential and Prospects of Pakistani Diaspora
- Pakistan-Brazil Relations: Opportunities and Challenges
- Pakistan’s Internal Challenges and Response
- Future of Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
- Water and Energy Security in Pakistan: The Way Forward
Until My Freedom Has Come & Curfewed NightSanjay Kak, ed. and Basharat Peer144Conflict and Insecurity in Balochistan
Safdar Sial
Islam through Western Eyes: From the Crusades to the War on Terrorism
Jonathan Lyons
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