Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)

ISSI
Islamabad, Pakistan

the Institute of Strategic Studies is an autonomous, non-profit research and analyses organization. It is devoted to provide an in-depth understanding and objective analyses of regional and global strategic issues, affecting international peace and security. The Institute also promotes a broad-based and informed public understanding of vital issues affecting Pakistan and the international community as a whole.

Contact details

Website:
www.ciss.org.pk

Address:
The Institute of Strategic Studies, Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan

Country:
Pakistan

Sub-region:
Southern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Pakistan and South Asia
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Government
Institutional affiliations
Government
Year founded
1973
Age (years)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 51
Pakistan average
 32
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Ambassador (R) Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2022): Ambassador (R) Ali Sarwar Naqvi (Executive Director)
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 23
Pakistan average
 21
Global average
 79
2022
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 26
% Female staff
2024
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 26%
Pakistan average
 29%
Global average
 58%
2022
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 35%
% Female researchers
2024
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 28%
Pakistan average
 45%
Global average
 52%
2022
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 30%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 63
Pakistan average
 22
Global average
 42
2021
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 12

Social

Likes (2022)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 12,463
Pakistan average
 8,784
Global average
 33,162
Likes (2021)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 10,783
Likes (2019)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 7,168
Followers (2024)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 19,500
Pakistan average
 12,156
Global average
 21,316
Followers (2022)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 14,154
Followers (2021)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 7,106
Subscribers (2024)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 5,300
Pakistan average
 7,061
Global average
 7,758
Subscribers (2023)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 4,110
Subscribers (2022)
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
 3,060

Data notes

Last updated: 11/05/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Asian Affairs - Directory of Think Tanks about Asia, Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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