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:
- https://ciss.org.pk/
- Address:
- The Institute of Strategic Studies, Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Country:
- Pakistan
- Sub-region:
- Southern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Pakistan and South Asia
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Government
Institutional affiliations
Government
Year founded
1973
Age (years)
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Pakistan average
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Founded by
Founders: Ambassador (R) Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Ambassador Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): Ali Sarwar Naqvi
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2025
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Pakistan average
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2024
Center for International Strategic Studies Islamabad (CISS)
2022
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% Female staff
2025
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Pakistan average
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2024
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2022
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% Female researchers
2025
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Pakistan average
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2024
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Organisational performance
Publications
2024
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2023
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2021
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Social
Likes (2022)
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Likes (2021)
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Likes (2019)
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Followers (2025)
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Followers (2024)
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Followers (2022)
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YouTube
Subscribers (2024)
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Subscribers (2023)
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Subscribers (2022)
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Followers (2025)
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Followers (2025)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 23/03/2025
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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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
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.