Pakistan and Russia have made significant progress in defence, economic, and geopolitical cooperation since the early 2000s. The bilateral relations have improved ever since Pakistan’s active commitment to fight terrorism. The key developments include foreign ministers’ meetings, defence collaborations, and Russia’s support
This policy brief focuses on terrorism concerning international refugee law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement. Though largely recognized as one of the most critical security threats in the contemporary era, no definition has been established regarding terrorism under international law. This vagueness
In recent times, there has been an increase in the intersection between refugee law and International Human Rights Law (IHRL). The aim is to extend protection for all individuals. Refugee law is considered to be restrictive and is supplemented with IHRL which
The normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, brokered by China, can usher in an era of significant geopolitical dividends for the region as well as states like Pakistan. After a two year’s process of backchannel diplomacy supported by Iraq and
The African National Congress (ANC) has withstood its dominance in South Africa since 1994. The upcoming elections in South Africa- which are scheduled to take place on May 29- indicate a notable departure from this trajectory. The data collected through surveys indicates
CPEC is a ray of hope for the people of Pakistan who have fought back militancy and are still fighting. The first 10 years of CPEC has led to an investment of US$ 26 billion in Pakistan. 8,000 megawatts of electricity have
Sibra Waseem is an independent researcher in Islamabad, Pakistan. She can be contacted at sibrataurus@gmail.com In the arena of international relations, the impact of domestic politics is akin to a stone dropped in a pond, creating waves that touch distant shores. In
The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) is one of the oldest non-partisan think tanks on all facets of National Security, including international relations and lawfare, strategic studies, governance, public policy, and economic security in Pakistan.
Shifting to human security and empowering the disempowered is enshrined in National Security Policy 2022-2026
