“The Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad has
recently launched a book titled "Indian Grand Strategy -
Machiavellion or Kautilyan, 2nd Edition. The book launching ceremony
was held at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad on
December 29, 2015.
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Regional Studies
ISSN: 0254-7988
Regional Studies is quarterly journal
published by the Institute of Regional Studies. It is also Higher
Education Commission . .
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Regional Studies is quarterly journal
published by the Institute of Regional Studies. It is also Higher
Education Commission . . MORE>
Editor's Note:
Scholars who have an interest in the
regional affairs are invited to contribute to the IRS journal.
Submission Guidelines
Aarish U. Khan
Editor
Phone: 92 (051) 9204934, Ext. 112
Email: editorirs@gmail.com
Submission Guidelines
Aarish U. Khan
Editor
Phone: 92 (051) 9204934, Ext. 112
Email: editorirs@gmail.com
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WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR SINCE 1947?
Asma Yaqoob, Research Analyst
This study seeks to analyze various changes that have altered
the Geo-political landscape of Indian Held Kashmir (IHK)on the
global radar. In doing so, the study is set to answer the
following questions: What has changed geographically,
militarily, and politcally? What has been India's policy
vis-a-vis IHK since 1947?, How strong is the communal divide or
integration ......
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Syed Imran Sardar, Research
Analyst
The paper deals with prevalent and emerging trends in illicit
drug use and its implications for South Asia, particularly India
and Pakistan. Study finds that the region already grappling with
endemic organic drug abuse, the rise of synthetic abuse is grave
and alarming.
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Amir Jan, Lecurer, Lasbela University
The nuclear program of Iran has been the bone of contention between Iran and the West for the last three decades. Tehran portrayed its nuclear program as only aiming to meet the energy defeciency in the country and tried to assure the international community that the uranium...
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Humera Iqbal, Research Analyst
The study uses a qualitative approach to analyze the contemporary transitional changes occurred in Afghanistan with the end of 2014.
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INDIA-PAKISTAN CONFRONTATION:
WHAT HAS CHANGED ABOUT INDIAN-HELD KASHMIR SINCE 1947?
Asma Yaqoob, Research Analyst
This study seeks to analyze various changes that have altered
the Geo-political landscape of Indian Held Kashmir (IHK)on the
global radar. In doing so, the study is set to answer the
following questions: What has changed geographically,
militarily, and politcally? What has been India's policy
vis-a-vis IHK since 1947?, How strong is the communal divide or
integration ...... Download
Drug Abuse Trends:
GLOBAL VS SOUTH ASIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA & PAKISTAN
Syed Imran Sardar, Research
Analyst
The paper deals with prevalent and emerging trends in illicit
drug use and its implications for South Asia, particularly India
and Pakistan. Study finds that the region already grappling with
endemic organic drug abuse, the rise of synthetic abuse is grave
and alarming. Download
Iran's nuclear deal:
RESPONSES AND IMPLICATIONS
The nuclear program of Iran has been the bone of contention between Iran and the West for the last three decades. Tehran portrayed its nuclear program as only aiming to meet the energy defeciency in the country and tried to assure the international community that the uranium...
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Afghanistan 2014 & BEYOND:
CHALLENGES & IMPLICATIONS FOR THE NEIGHBOURS
The study uses a qualitative approach to analyze the contemporary transitional changes occurred in Afghanistan with the end of 2014.
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THE FIRST ENLARGEMENT OF SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
The organization formed in 15 June 2001announced its first-ever and long-awaited enlargement on July 2015 during the 15th summit in Ufa, Russia. It officially received India and Pakistan as members and upgraded Belarus status to observer. It also added Azerbaijan, Armenia Cambodia and Nepal as new dialogue partners joining Turkey and Sri Lanka.This paper aims to analyze future implications of this expansion to South Asia.
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THE ROAD TO PAKISTAN'S DISMEMBERMENT: 1971
On 16th December 1971, Pakistan got dismembered. East Pakistan became Bangladesh. There are various narratives about this incident. A bulk of literature has focused on 'what' happened in 1971? How many were killed? Who is to blame? However, little effort and attention have been to the question of 'why'. Why did Pakistan got dismembered?
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SELECTIONS FROM REGIONAL PRESS
A fortnightly publication comprising selected clippings from the
regional newspapers and periodicals, arranged subject-wise under
five main heads.
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books
SOUTH ASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA: BUILDING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL LINKAGES
GLOBAL TERRORISM: GENESIS, IMPLICATIONS, REMEDIAL & COUNTERMEASURES
AFGHANISTAN: UNABATED TURMOIL
topics & region
China
The Sino-Indian ‘Quest for Energy Security’..
Afghanistan
Pak-Afghan ties in the Light of Pak-US Strategic Dialogue . .
Central Asia
Iranian Synthesis of Ideology and Pragmatism . .
Other South Asian States
India-Bangladesh Relations. .
Economics & Social Issues
Muslims in India. .
India & Pakistan
Trade Liberalization Between India & Pakistan . .
About IRS:
The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) is an independent, non-profit research centre devoted to the study of the region around Pakistan: South Asia, Southwest Asia (Iran, Afghanistan and the Gulf), China, Central Asia as well as the Indian Ocean region. It also studies and analyses policies of major power centers towards South Asia. The Institute was set up in March 1982. It is considered one of Pakistan's leading think tanks. The Institute covers a wide spectrum of research in foreign and internal affairs, economy and industry, science and technology. . read more >
CD's Available
All Publications, Agra Summit
14 - 16 July 2001
Agra Summit Clippings from South Asian Press
Kargil Flare-up
15 May 1999 - 13 August 2000
Coverage: Pakistani and Indian Press
Pakistan - India Peace Process
January 2004 - June 2005
In Five volumes in book form.
