ISSN:1684-9787
eISSN: 1684-9809
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Aims and Scope
The IPRI Journal promotes scholarly research in the fields related to International Relations and Political Science, as produced by academics, scholars, researchers, social scientists from around the world, especially Pakistan. The biannual Journal welcomes original, high quality, unpublished papers/studies, review articles and book reviews. Academic articles published by the Journal include themes such as International Affairs, Geopolitics, Defence, Nuclear and Strategic Studies, Diplomacy, Security, Political Economy, Terrorism, Conflict and Governance.
Submission Dates:
• For the Summer issue: End of April
• For the Winter issue: End of September
Submission Procedure: Author/s are required to submit manuscripts in MS Word format, along with their brief introduction, complete contact details and a letter certifying that the submission has not been previously published nor currently under consideration for publication elsewhere (Please download Guidelines for IPRI Journal Contributors and IPRI Journal Author Checklist).
Articles submitted for publication undergo an initial desk review and if found suitable for the peer review cycle are subject to three double-blind peer reviews (one national and two international). Authors of published articles and book reviews are paid a modest honorarium. The IPRI Journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism.
Format:
• Word Length of Articles: 5000-8000 words
• Word Length of Book Reviews: 1000 words
• Referencing Style: The Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition (Full Note)
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Research Articles 1. Prevention of Faith-Based Violence as a Response to ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Mary Hunter* Citation: *Mary Hunter holds a Masters’ degree in Theology from the University of St Andrews and is currently undertaking a PhD on “President Zia-ul Haq and the Islamisation of Pakistan.” She is also a postgraduate research fellow at The …
Research Articles 1. Regionalism in the Arab World: Progress, Prospects and Lessons Ali Awadh Asseri* & Ishtiaq Ahmad** Citation: *Ali Awadh Asseri is the former Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan and Lebanon. **Ishtiaq Ahmad is Member at the Planning Commission of Pakistan and former Vice-Chancellor at Sargodha University, and Pakistan Chair …
Chief Patron’s Note IPRI President’s Message Research Articles 1. Fighting for Freedom: Ukrainian Assessment of the Implications of the Russian Invasion for South Asia Olexiy Haran & Petro Burkovskyi Citation: Olexiy Haran* & Petro Burkovskyi **, “Fighting for Freedom: Ukrainian Assessment of the Implications of the Russian Invasion for South Asia” IPRI Journal XXII, no. …
Research Articles 1. Hybrid regimes: An Overview Dr. Muntasser Majeed Hameed Dr. Muntasser Majeed Hameed * , “Hybrid regimes: An Overview,” IPRI Journal XXII, no. 1 (2022): 1-24, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.220101. Full Article 2. Hybrid Warfare and its Nuances: A Case-Study from South Asia Dr Farah Naz* & Dr …
Research Articles 1. Securitizing Biosecurity: The Scope for Civil-Military Coordination in Pakistan Dr. Najimdeen Bakare & Aisha Ali Citation: Dr. Najimdeen Bakare & Aisha Ali, “Securitizing Biosecurity: The Scope for Civil-Military Coordination in Pakistan,” IPRI Journal XXI, no. 2 (2021): 1-42, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.210201. Full Article 2. CPEC and …
Research Articles 1. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan: Quest for an Ideal Balance Brig. Raashid Wali Janjua Citation: Brig. Raashid Wali Janjua, “Civil Military Relations in Pakistan–Quest for an Ideal Balance,” IPRI Journal XXI, no. 1 (2021): 1-26, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.210101. Full Article 2. Impact of Corruption on Economic Growth: …
Research Articles Hybrid War Threats and Essence of Perception Management: Challenges for Pakistan Ajmal Abbasi Citation: Ajmal Abbasi, “Hybrid War Threats and Essence of Perception Management: Challenges for Pakistan,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 2 (2020): 1-25, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200201. Article Preview Full Article China’s …
Research Articles India’s Pre-emptive Strike in Pakistan: The Legal Perspective Dr Imdad Ullah Citation: Imdad Ullah, “India’s Pre-emptive Strike in Pakistan: The Legal Perspective,” IPRI Journal XX, no. 1 (2020): 1-20, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.200101. Article Preview Full Article India-Pakistan Crises and the …
Research Articles Green Finance for Sustainable Development in Pakistan Dr Muhammad Zubair Mumtaz & Dr Zachary Alexander Smith Citation: Muhammad Zubair Mumtaz and Zachary Alexander Smith, “Green Finance for Sustainable Development in Pakistan,” IPRI Journal XIX, no. 2 (2019): 1-34, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.190201. Article Preview Full Article …
Research Articles NSG Membership for India and Pakistan: Debating ‘Critical’ Aspects Muhammad Waseem Qutab Citation: Muhammad Waseem Qutab, “NSG Membership for India and Pakistan: Debating ‘Critical’ Aspects,” IPRI Journal XIX, no. 1 (2019): 1-29, https://doi.org/10.31945/iprij.190101 Article Preview Full Article Pakistan and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: Current and Future Perceptions Benjamin Clarke Citation: Benjamin Clarke, …
IPRI is one of the oldest non-partisan think-tanks on all facets of National Security including international relations, strategic studies, governance & public policy, and lawfare & economy in Pakistan. Established in 1999, IPRI is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan.
