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 The biannual Journal welcomes original, high quality, unpublished papers/studies, review articles and book reviews.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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Pakistan’s ‘Regional Pivot’ and the Endgame in Afghanistan Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad After a long and costly war, Afghanistan is on its way to an uncertain security and political transition ahead of NATO’s military exit by the end of 2014. A Retrospective Perspective on Pakistan-United States Relations: 1947-1977 Dr. Zulfqar Khan The paper attempts to analyse …
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 …
Research Articles Credible Minimum Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia Dr Farah Zahra India and Pakistan have coexisted as neighbours without any meaningful communication at the strategic level. It remains debatable whether the two nations are indulging in a nuclear arms race with India’s eye on China as Pakistan’s ally. The article studies the impact of these …
Research Articles Cold Start in Strategic Calculus Sannia Abdullah The cold start doctrine formulated by Indian strategists is a product of the 2001-02 standoff with Pakistan. It envisages a blitzkrieg, a limited war under the nuclear overhang that disrupts enemy lines of communication and forces a distorted and chaotic response from them. The paper analyses …
Articles Afghanistan as a Bridge Gulden Ayman The US-Iran engagement over Afghanistan may bring …
Research Articles In the Interest of its People: Pakistan’s Need for a Comprehensive Politico-Strategic Reorientation – Observations from an European Perspective Colonel (GS) Hans Eberhart …
Research Articles Pakistan’s Nuclearisation – Imperatives of National Security and Survival of a Smaller State Naeem Salik …
Research Articles Governance and Democracy in Pakistan: Weaknesses, Strengths and Prospects Noor ul Haq brings out difficulties in constitutional development, obstructions in democratic governance, and takes the optimistic approach dispelling the gloomy forecasts. The New Terrorism: Changing Face of War and Conflict Mahdi Mohammad Nia discusses the changing …
Research Articles The Role of Observers in SAARC Dr Rashid Ahmad Khan Pakistan Jihad: The Making of Religious Terrorism Dr Eamon Murphy & Dr Ahmad Rashid Malik United States’ Attempt to Balance the Rise …
Research Articles 1. Building Peace in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of the Conflict and Plan for Intervention David Lewis, Cassandra Jastrow, Christopher Jonas, Tim Kennedy, Saira Yamin 2. Converging Interests: Sino-Saudi Relations on the Rise Aly Zaman and Ghulam …
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.
