Usage of propaganda as a tool of “hybrid warfare” is not something new in human history. From Peloponnesian wars to the modern-day cold war’s misinformation has been a cost-effective means to an end. The ever-evolving nature of human interactions in a politically charged arena, may it be diplomacy or war, has had a greater influence …
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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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The theoretical approaches of international relations such as Complex Interdependence and Regionalism explore the strategic dimensions associated with the economic corridors. Regionalism brings agreed-upon regional commitments into limelight in order to foster regional coordination for transforming pledges into actions. Through the process of Regionalism, many regions like Europe and East Asia have successfully moved forward …
To journalists, many states and media associations provide legal protections so they can exercise the right to report the news accurately and present analysis fairly and responsibly. This is called the ethical journalism. The principles of journalism not only guide journalists to seek truth, but also require them to be honest and courageous in gathering, …
In international politics, it was used to said that whoever controls the seas, controls the world. In contemporary times, it is not wrong to say that whoever controls the media, controls the minds. Media, eventually, has become the most powerful object on earth. It has the power to make the innocent guilty and to make …
Defining terrorism is not a simple matter. Till now, there is no single internationally accepted definition of what constitutes terrorism. The literature on terrorism is abundant with competing definitions; some call it extremism, however not all types of extremism are terrorism. Regarding terrorism and extremist, an international organization, Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), annually publishes …
International relations are taking new shape with China’s rise and Russia’s resurgence. States, in new political map, are trying to exploit opportunities for their common good. Russia, in South Asia, is considered to be an important pillar of political structure because of its close ties with India and its past role in mediating between the …
Pakistan-Russia Relationship: Future Prospects – OpEd Read More »
Speaking in the favor of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Stephen Hawking once said, “I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.” Pakistan’s own pursuit of nuclear energy through fission was underscored two months ago when Prime Minister …
PAKISTAN AND NUCLEAR POWER: CLOSING THE ENERGY GAP RESPONSIBLY Read More »
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.
