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Research Work at ISSRA

ISSRA Research Work

ANALYSIS OF IMPORTANT CURRENT ISSUES
  • Water Wars and Navigating Peace Over Indus River Basin.
  • Effects of Global War on Terror (GWOT) on eco of Pakistan.
  • Analysis of current International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Afghanistan.
  • President Obama’s new Strategy towards Pakistan & Afghanistan.
  • Kerry –Lugar Bill.
  • Update on “Regional Security Perspective”.
  • Estb of National Peace Sp Institute (NPSI).
  • Pakistan’s Training System for United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs).
  • Research / Analysis on International / Domestic Think Tanks.
  • Indo – US Nuclear deal & Its Impact on Indian Missile Program.

RECENT RESEARCH PAPERS BY ISSRA FACULTY
  • The United States and South Asia
  • Reviewing Iran’s Security Environment
  • The Organization of Islamic Countries(OIC): Revisiting Its Identity and Promise
  • Terrorism: “The case of Pakistan”
  • Central Asia & Pakistan Energy Security
  • Emerging Security Environment in East Asia
  • Middle Eastern Crisis: An Emerging Scenario
  • Kashmir Dispute – A Way Forward

RESEARCH ESSAYS BY RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

1ST Quarter 2009

•       Envmt Scarcities & Future Conflicts in South Asia – A Case Study for Pakistan

•       Water – A Source of Conflict: Reassessing Indus Basin Treaty

•       The Dilemma of National Integration in Pakistan: Challenges & Prospects

•       Intl Energy Dependency: A Case Study of Middle East

•       The Soviet Legacy in Central Asian & Trans Caucasian region: A future perspective

•       Tangible & Intangible Factors Affecting Pakistan’s Efforts in GWOT, Challenges in Counterterrorism Coop & the Way Forward

2ND  Quarter 2009

•      Strat Incompatibilities in South Asia

•      Energy Crisis in Pakistan: A Threat to National Security

•      Asian Century: A Perspective on China’s Role

•      Contemporary Models of Conflict Resolution: Revisiting the Prospects of Unknotting the Kashmir Issue

•      India’s growing Overt Role in Afghanistan & its Implication for Pakistan

•      Balochistan – Internal Sit & External Factor: The Way Forward

3RD  Quarter 2009

•      Nukes in South Asia and Non-Proliferation Regime

•      Role of Media in Statecraft: A Case Study of Pakistan

•      India 2025: Implications for the Neighbourhood

•      Challenges of Globalization: A Case Study of Pakistan

•      Reassessing US Policy in Afghanistan: Exit or Extension: An Analytical Overview

•      Defence Economics Vs Development Economics: A Case Study of Pakistan

4TH  Quarter 2009

•      Pakistan’s Image Abroad: Looking Beyond today’s Predicament

•      Ethics of Environmental Protection in Conflict Zones: Reviewing the Question from Islamic Perspective

•      Indian Presence in Afghanistan: Dynamics of Regional Security

•      What Prevents Cooperation between India and Pakistan

•      Convergence of Indo-Iran Interests in Central Asia: A Major Challenge for Pakistan

•      Terrorism in South Asia

•      Fourth Generation Warfare in the Context of Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities

•      Pakistan’s Nuclear Muscles: A Myth, Snobbery or a Worthy Asset?

•      Governance Issues in Pakistan: Revisiting the Root Causes, Implications and the Way Forward

1ST  Quarter 2010

•      Impact of Military Activities on the Environment

•      Naxalites Movement in India

•      Approaches to Handle Societal Intolerance and Extremism

•      Pakistan’s Diplomatic Front in Complex Security Environment – A Missing Link

•      Impact of Reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan

•      Obama Policy in Afghanistan – Challenges and Policy Options for Pakistan

•      Impact of Deteriorating Economy on National Security of Pakistan

2ND Quarter 2010

•      Evaluating US Model for Strategic Communication and its relevance for Pakistan

•      Global Climate Change: Impact on Pakistan’s Political Economy

•      SCO-Challenges and Prospects: Particular reference to Pakistan

•      Stakeholders in Overseas Contingency Operation (OCO): A study from Conflict Resolution Perspective

•      Water Crisis in Pakistan

•      Baglihar Dam Conflict: Analysis and Resolution

3RD  Quarter 2010

•      Role of Law Enforcement Agencies in Counter Insurgencies and Terrorism

•      Issues in Governance: Revisiting the Root Causes and Impact of Corruption

•      Stakeholders in GWOT: A Study from Conflict Resolution Perspective

•      Future Prospects of Terrorism in FATA: Option for Pakistan

•      Natural Resources of Pakistan: A Blessing or a Curse?

4TH Quarter 2010

•      Iran – India Relation after 9/11 and Its Impact on Pakistan.

•      Issues in Governance: Role of Leadership in Strategic Decision-Making.

•      A Statistical Study of Narco – Industry in Afghanistan.

•      Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine and Indian No First Use Offer.

•      Water Management in Pakistan – A Case Study of Flood – 2010.

•      Nato’s Mission in Afghanistan: Prospects & Challenges.

1ST Quarter 2011

•      Future of Afghanistan after the Foreign Troops Withdrawal.

•      United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Enlargement: Implications on Regional Balance of Power in South Asia.

•      The Emerging Profile of India-China Relationship: Revisiting Implications for Pakistan.

•      Pakistan’s Economic Imbroglio (Post 2008)

•      Food Security in Pakistan in the Aftermath of Floods 2010.

•      Flood 2010 in Pakistan and Role of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

2ND Quarter 2011

•      Demand for New Provinces in Pakistan – An Appraisal

•      Political Upsurge in the Middle East: Revisiting the Scenario from Pakistan’s Security Perspective.

•      Baluchistan Insurgency & its Implications on Pakistan’s National Security

•      Understanding the Dynamics of Insurgency in Pakistan under the auspices of Social Contract Theory

 
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