INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES,
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
April 14, 2026
Author(s): Ms. Laurie A. Watkins
Amidst the picturesque Margallah Hills; lSSRA offers an intellectual forum for candid and informed discussions
Margalla Papers is a biannual publication of National Defence University, the premier institution for security and strategic studies. The journal is a unique publication of the country, which primarily deals with the issues related to Contemporary World Politics, Globalization, Foreign Policy, Strategic and Economic Relationships, Regional Organizations, UN Peacekeeping Operations, International Law and Global Commons. The journal has its standing among the students, researchers, experts, policymakers and intelligentsia.
E9 Quarterly is a periodical publication of INSIGHTS written by our research community. These briefs discover new dimensions of subjects related to National Security while focusing on practical and objective solutions to the issues for the consumption of respective stakeholders and academia.
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March 12, 2026
Author(s): Mr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic and Ms. Evi Fitriani
January 15, 2026
Author(s): Ayesha Sohail
In an environment of rapidly transforming geopolitical realities, a more comprehensive all-encompassing deeper understanding of the issues is necessary. Pakistan’s existence and success in achieving its critical objectives is dependent on our comprehensive understanding of the environment around us, as well as our ability to convince others about our positions. Given the complex global political and geo-strategic environment, Pakistan needs a delicate strategic balancing and intricate policy maneuvers.
click here for current editionNDU Journal is an annual publication of National Defence University, the premier institution for security and strategic studies. The journal is a unique publication of the country, which primarily deals with the national security issues of Pakistan. The journal has its own standing among the students, researchers, experts, policy makers and intelligentsia. Keeping the flag high, the articles appearing in the journal are selected after a rigorous scrutiny and blind peer reviews at home and abroad.
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January 5, 2026
Author(s): Adrak Hussain
January 1, 2026
Author(s): Faiza Qureshi
ISSRA Papers is an annual publication of Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University. The Journal is a unique publication of the country which promotes awareness and understanding of the issues related to governance and public policy. ISSRA Papers welcomes contributions from all around the world and has a wide range of readers that include students, researchers, experts and policy makers. Articles appearing in the journal are selected after a rigorous scrutiny and blind peer reviews at home and abroad.
click here for current editionThe NDU JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW is an annual publication of the Centre of Excellence for International Law (CEIL), at the Institute for Strategic Studies. Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University. CEIL is Pakistan’s first public sector think tank on international law, conducting cutting edge research on the international law aspects of defense and strategic matters, under the auspices of ISSRA. The NDU Journal of International Law aims to promote the dissemination of ideas and findings for the multifaceted challenges facing Pakistan from a law and policy perspective.
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March 10, 2026
Authors(s): Ayesha Zia
February 25, 2026
Author(s): Anqa Ghalib
December 29, 2025
Authors(s): Maria Mansab
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