The resumption of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha on January 5 is the beginning of the arduous and complicated journey towards peace. The two sides have agreed on the modalities of talks after three months of intense negotiations. All eyes are fixed on the two delegations amidst hope and despair as the violence becomes rampant and …
The social and digital media have transformed the recruitment patterns, propaganda operations and narrative constructions of the non-state violent extremist groups. Social media, notably encrypted messaging apps, have allowed violent extremists to expedite the radicalization process by alleviating the need for in-person recruitment, brainwashing and training. Likewise, the decentralized flow of information has eroded states’ …
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) freedom struggle is not a new phenomenon. It is spanned over seven decades with several resolutions passed by United Nations (UN). Unlike many other movements for self-determination, struggle by Kashmiris against Indian illegal occupation is indigenous and reflects the sentiments of the masses. With the scrapping of Article 370 of the …
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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. Founded in 1999, IPRI is housed at the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan. It exemplifies two decades of rigorous and timely analysis of crucial strategic agendas and inter-governmental processes that influence national and regional policy community.
