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Indus Strategic Institute delivers research-driven analysis and practical policy solutions for global decision-makers.

ABOUT

Indus Strategic Institute (ISI) is an independent strategic think tank advancing evidence-based research, policy innovation, and actionable insights for government, industry, and global decision makers. We translate complex strategic challenges into practical policy solutions that strengthen governance, enhance security, and drive informed decision-making at regional and global levels.

WHAT WE DO

Bridging Research, Policy & Practice

Publications

High-quality publications offering insights, perspectives and thought leadership.

Events & Dialogues

Conferences, seminars and workshops to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Advisory Services

Strategic advisory and consultancy for institutions, businesses and organizations.

OUR SERVICES

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& business insights

Our advisory services bridge research and practice to help organizations navigate complexity, mitigate risks, and unlock opportunities.

Geopolitical Risk

Assessing political and strategic risks across regions to help you anticipate instability and policy shifts.

Geoeconomic Strategy

Insights into trade dynamics, economic competition, and global supply chains for resilient strategies.

Defense Analysis

Research on military trends, strategic stability, and emerging threats to inform critical decisions.

Technology Foresight

Tracking and analyzing emerging technologies shaping the future of power, security, and innovation.

Policy Advisory

Customized research, briefings, and consultations for governments, institutions, and businesses.

ISI PUBLICATIONS

Latest Insights & Analysis

Moment of Truth for the ‘Playground of Empires’

Author: Muhammad Izhar Alam Moment of Truth for the ‘Playground of Empires’ The test was simple: One should be able to sit in a pub and cheer for the English cricket team. It was proposed by member of...

South Korea’s KF-21 Could Open a New Door for Pakistan

Author: Nimra Fatima South Korea’s KF-21 Could Open a New Door for Pakistan Some of South Korea’s defense export contracts in 2022 reached a total of more than $17 billion, the highest in its...

Navigating the Geopolitical Chessboard: Pakistan’s Hedging Strategy Between China andthe United States

Author: Shahid Hayat Introduction: The structure of Strategic Ambiguity Nothing in the history of post Cold War geopolitics could be more continually challenged and yet more thoroughly misinterpreted...

The Munir-Trump Channel

Military Diplomacy and Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Synopsis The op-ed demonstrates that Pakistan achieved its first diplomatic achievement through its mediation of the US-Iran ceasefire on April...

Critical Minerals and Counterterrorism

Why Pakistan Is Back in Trump’s Strategic Calculations It is a matter of time before the calibration quietly unfolds in corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Under Donald Trump’s second term...

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