Pakistan\u2019s Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) celebrated its 52nd anniversary with a high-profile event attended by top officials, diplomats, and scholars. The occasion featured a significant foreign policy address by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who emphasized Pakistan\u2019s strategic priorities amid a rapidly changing global landscape. He reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to regional peace, international law, and proactive diplomacy, while highlighting the importance of think-tanks like ISSI in shaping policy.<\/p>\n
In his keynote speech, Dar underscored the significance of Pakistan\u2019s evolving foreign policy in a multipolar world characterized by shifting power dynamics. He praised ISSI\u2019s role in fostering research-based policy formulation and strengthening Pakistan\u2019s strategic outreach. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted ongoing regional issues, including Pakistan\u2019s response to recent India-Pakistan escalations, dismissing Indian attempts to politicize the Indus Waters Treaty and warning against water weaponization. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s stance on resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the Kashmiri people’s will.<\/p>\n
Addressing broader international concerns, Dar condemned Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza, expressed support for Palestinian self-determination, and called for adherence to international law. He also addressed tensions in the Iran-Israel context, noting the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and emphasized the need for peaceful resolution of Middle Eastern conflicts through dialogue. The Foreign Minister lauded regional trilateral initiatives involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and Bangladesh, emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s commitment to geo-economics, multilateralism, and its active role in the UN Security Council. He concluded by reaffirming the Foreign Office\u2019s continued partnership with ISSI and congratulating the institute on its anniversary.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the event, ISSI Director General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted Pakistan\u2019s unified response to external threats and emphasized the importance of a fact-based national narrative on the global stage. He called for continued vigilance and proactive diplomacy to seize regional and international opportunities. Ambassador Mahmood also reviewed ISSI\u2019s achievements over the past year, including organizing numerous events, publishing over 180 policy briefs, and contributing scholarly research on key issues such as global power shifts, regional conflicts, and technological advancements. He announced the launch of five new publications and reaffirmed ISSI\u2019s role as a vital bridge between research and policy.<\/p>\n
The event showcased ISSI\u2019s recent publications, which covered topics ranging from Pakistan-China relations, the Kashmir question, emerging technologies, transnational terrorism, and Pakistan-Russia relations. The institute also presented its biannual journal \u201cStrategic Studies\u201d and the annual report for 2024, highlighting its ongoing contribution to strategic analysis and policy discourse.<\/p>\n
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a commemorative shield to the Deputy Prime Minister by ISSI\u2019s Chairman of the Board of Governors, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, and a cake-cutting celebration, marking over five decades of ISSI\u2019s service to Pakistan\u2019s strategic community and its role as a key think-tank in shaping foreign policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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