The South Asian region- home to 25% of the global population – is marked by deteriorating socio-economic conditions and volatile domestic political environments. The region also lags behind in terms of connectivity and bilateral trade. One of the reasons for bilateralism and
In recent years, Washington has described China as its “greatest strategic competitor” and adopted a more aggressive policy to counter Beijing’s growing influence. While U.S. domestic audiences have largely applauded Washington’s more assertive stance, escalating tensions between the United States and China threaten to
India is the largest country in the sub-continental region. According to Leo Rose (late South Asian specialist), “the primary purpose of India’s regional policy has been to extract, in some form or another, recognition of India’s hegemonic status in the region from
PRESS RELEASE, March 5, 2022 ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan in Islamabad in collaboration with the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) held a webinar on Thursday, titled, ‘Afghanistan and South Asia.’ The deliberations covered Afghanistan’s post-Taliban scenario; Pakistan-India relations with particular focus
Post-Event Report IPRI International Conference “Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers” The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a two-day international conference, entitled “Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers” at the Marriott Hotel (Islamabad)
Two-Day International Conference “Regional Dynamics and Strategic Concerns in South Asia” Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) In collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), Islamabad At Serena Hotel, Islamabad November 14-15, 2017 Introduction Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in
Introduction A two-day National Conference on “Changing Security Situation in South Asia and Development of CPEC” was organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), Germany (Pakistan office) on September 19-20, 2017 at Islamabad
Post-event Report Guest Lecture on “Emerging Security Dynamics of South Asia” Introduction Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a Guest Lecture on “Emerging Security Dynamics of South Asia” on July 06, 2017 at IPRI Conference Hall. The salient points of the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road (B&R) mega initiative of China. The B&R initiative along with six proposed corridors, including the CPEC is meant to interconnect China, South Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, Russia, Middle
Ambassador (Retd) Riaz Muhammad Khan, former foreign secretary visited IPRI to deliver a lecture on “Pakistan-China Relations and Evolving Geopolitics of Asia” on February 17, 2017. He highlighted the contours of bilateral relations and said that political relations between Pakistan and China
