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Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in partnership with the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), held a special event to mark Rwanda’s Liberation Day.#Globalnewspakistan

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To commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer, @ACDC_ISSI held an event on “Strategic Stability, Emerging Threats and Role of Diplomacy.” Participants discussed South Asia’s evolving deterrence posture, escalation dynamics, emerging security challenges, and the significance of sustained dialogue.

[Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad @ISSIslamabad]

Marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, ACDC-ISSI launched its latest book, ‘Operation Bunyanum Marsoos: Deterrence, Doctrinal Shifts, and Strategic Stability in South Asia,’ with Mr. @TararAttaullah, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, as Chief Guest.

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Delighted to host a seminar in collab with CMG highlighting the significance of 🇨🇳's 15th 5-Year Plan in driving innovation-led Chinese modernization, discussing its pivotal role in evolving global economy & further deepening 🇵🇰-🇨🇳 All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

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We are accepting articles for the Summer Issue 2026 of Strategic Studies. Submissions should offer innovative insights and contribute to advancing scholarship in Strategic Studies. For Submission and Queries: [email protected]

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CAMEA @ISSI organized a public talk under its Distinguished Lecture Series titled, ‘Rethinking Europe’s Middle East Policy: Balancing Interests and Values.’ The Distinguished Speaker on the occasion was Dr. Flavius Caba-Maria, President of the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (@EastEconomic), Romania. The talk was attended by diplomats, academics, students, practitioners, and members of civil society.

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CAMEA @ ISSI held a roundtable on Current Situation in Afghanistan &its Implications for Pakistan & the Region. Participants observed that while Afghanistan faces complex challenges with regional implications, there is a shared interest in stability. They emphasised sustained dialogue, constructive engagement & mutual understanding between Pakistan & Afghanistan as essential for long-term regional stability.

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Dr. Yasar Ayaz, Chairman of Pakistan’s National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI), proposed joint research and innovation initiatives in AI, robotics, and advanced imaging technologies.

The second working session, moderated by Dr. Amina Khan of ISSI, centered on economic integration and people-to-people ties. Speakers emphasized Pakistan’s role as a maritime gateway and Kazakhstan’s position as a Eurasian land bridge. Discussions highlighted transport corridors, joint ventures, visa facilitation, SME collaboration, tourism, and academic exchanges as critical drivers of sustainable partnership.

From Vision to Implementation

In the concluding session, former Federal Minister for Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan described bilateral ties as entering a decisive phase, structured across political dialogue, trade, transport, education, science, climate cooperation, and regional coordination. He urged both sides to move from conceptual agreements to practical implementation, focusing on digital connectivity, financial integration, youth engagement, and enhanced security cooperation.

In his closing remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood called the joint declaration and MoUs a practical roadmap for the future, emphasizing effective implementation and continued cooperation on regional security, counterterrorism, Afghanistan, and Kashmir.

The conference concluded with a shared commitment to sustained engagement, institutional collaboration, and follow-up initiatives aimed at fully realizing the objectives of the newly established strategic partnership.

#PakistanKazakhstan #StrategicPartnership #CentralAsia #RegionalConnectivity #CPEC #Eurasia #Diplomacy #EconomicCooperation #ISSI #TokayevVisit

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ISSI in collaboration with the @KazEmbassyPK, hosted the conference “Pakistan-Kazakhstan Relations: Post-Visit Reflections & Pathways for Strategic Cooperation” at Mövenpick Islamabad. Experts highlighted connectivity via Eurasian corridors, AI & digital cooperation, trade, education & people-to-people links, reinforcing momentum for stronger bilateral ties.

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@ISSIslamabad hosted a delegation from Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) Serbia 🇷🇸 on 11 Feb 2026 for a call-on meeting and MoU signing to strengthen institutional cooperation. Discussions focused on regional & global issues and enhancing think-tank collaboration between Pakistan and Serbia. @PakinSerbia

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Pakistani and Russian Scholars Exchange Views on Evolving Eurasian Security Dynamics https://t.co/DJ0ijJ7rjq

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CAMEA @ISSI organised a Distinguished Lecture Series titled “Palestine at a Crossroads: The Future of the Palestinian Cause under the Board of Peace.” Dr. Mohammad Makram Omar Moh’d Balawi, Secretary General of the League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds, was the Chief Guest, while Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman PAIDAR delivered the keynote address.

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Honoured to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day: Renewing Commitment to the Right of Self-Determination at ISSI, graced by Mushaal Hussein Mullick (@MushaalMullick) as Chief Guest and Ambassador Tahir Andrabi (@TahirAndrabi), Spokesperson MOFA Pakistan, as Guest of Honour.

Distinguished guests appreciated Pakistan’s continued efforts to extend diplomatic and moral support at national and international levels for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), while urging implementation of UN Security Council resolutions (@UN).

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Hosted an insightful discussion on “Europe, the Nordics & the New Reality of Power Politics,” featuring Ms. Hedda Langemyr (UTSYN, Norway). The talk explored shifting power dynamics, Nordic security thinking, total defence concepts & wider global implications.

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CAMEA @ ISSI held a roundtable discussion on “The Situation in Iran: Regional Consequences & Pakistan’s Policy Approach.” Participants from diplomatic, academic, media & policy circles agreed that Pakistan must continue to emphasize territorial integrity, dialogue restraint & regional stability.

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H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, visited ISSI and met with Amb. Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI. They exchanged views on areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation. 🇰🇿🤝🇵🇰 #ISSI #Kazakhstan #Pakistan

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ISSI formalised an institutional partnership with Ethiopia’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) through an MoU facilitated by @CAMEA_ISSI. The ceremony was attended by Chairman ISI, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Executive Director IFA Jafar Bedru Geletu & the Ambassadors of Pakistan & Ethiopia. During the interaction, both sides discussed avenues for enhancing research collaboration, institutional exchanges, & dialogue on regional &international issues of mutual interest.

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ISSI Hosts Launch of S.M. Hali’s Defense and Diplomacy https://t.co/YEEb73mqEn

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Honored to host the book launch of “Defence & Diplomacy: Compilation of Selected Articles” by S.M. Hali at #ISSI. Graced by Chief Guest Senator Nisar A. Memon and Guest of Honor Air Chief Marshal (R) Sohail Aman, former CAS. Participants talked about significance of the book and evolving dynamics of national security, defence preparedness, and foreign policy of Pakistan.