US new National Security Strategy announced by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2017 has raised several questions regarding its implication for global and regional geo-politics. The strategy is criticised by various countries as it is contrary to the ground realities and…
Formed in 1969, spanning over four continents with 57 member countries, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which claims to be a ‘collective voice’ of the Muslim world, has gradually lost its effectiveness due to internal rift and competing national interests among…
In military affairs, the abstract construct of doctrine and tangible reality of technology play an inseparable but indispensable role. However, a central conundrum to military innovation has remained the question of which preceded first, was it the doctrine or technology? This mystery…
The emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states was held in order to collectively condemn the American decision of making Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with other state dignitaries represented Pakistan…
IPRI Newsletter for the Month of November 2017 has been issued.
For details, visit: IPRI Newsletter November 2017
The late Indian Prime Minister Nehru said: “We (India) have declared that the fate of Kashmir is ultimately to be decided by the people. That pledge we have given… not only to the people of Kashmir but to the world. We will…
Most millennials may not remember what or even who exactly and why the war in Afghanistan even began. But those who have fought in the region, live in (and around) its continually tested, re-configured horizons can probably never forget.
The papers, thought…
US President Donald Trump kicked off his 12 days long visit to five Asian countries namely Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines in early November 2017. This is the longest visit by a US President since 1991. The strategic community…
IPRI organised a two-day International Conference on “Regional Dynamics and Strategic Concerns in South Asia” on 14 and 15 November 2017, in collaboration with HSF.
The event was well reported by the print media on Day One as well as Day Two. It also received…
GLOBAL Politics are shaping into new dimensions in the ever changing environment and states are forming new alliances to pursue their strategic and economic benefits. In this regard, many states have signed various defence and economic agreements to show their alliance solidarities.…