Islamabad Policy Research Institute

The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), established in 1999, is one of the leading think tanks in Pakistan. It is affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), a part of the Government of Pakistan. IPRI focuses on datafication, digitalization and analysis of information relevant to policy decisions.  As a result of recent reforms, IPRI is ranked 74th in the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Programme. 
The Institute not only conducts multi-disciplinary research, it also promotes civil society-governmental interactions and policy dialogue through national, regional and international conferences which enhances the country’s research capacity and environment by facilitating issue-centric discourse. IPRI’s publications offer current, up-to-date and high-quality research. It disseminates its findings and policy recommendations through its publications (triple-peer-reviewed journals, books and monographs). In order to foster goodwill and North-South and South-South communication of cultures and ideas, IPRI also supports academic exchange programmes between regional and international researchers and think tanks.
IPRI deals with all facets of National Security, including International Relations & International Law, Strategic Studies, Governance & Public Policy, and Economic Security. 
IPRI exemplifies two decades of rigorous and timely analysis of crucial strategic agendas and inter-governmental processes that influence national and regional policy community. The global geopolitical environment remains highly fluid. With each passing day, new situations emerge, creating challenges, shaping new courses of action and influencing public perceptions and state policies. Through independent, rigorous and timely analysis, IPRI provides research inputs to policymakers for making informed decisions.

Research Philosophy 
Original, Non-Partisan & Collaborative (Research Driving the Policy)
Policy & Scholarly Research (Innovating Research through Data Analytics and
Technology)
Actionable Policy Input (Providing Solution-driven Input)

Vision 

To spearhead a qualitative change in research and policy industry through data, innovation and technology.

Mission 

To inform policy and drive change through research and dialogue on topics of contemporary relevance across all facets of National Security.

Research Areas 
The institute is focused on the following research areas:
International Relations and International Law 
Strategic Studies 
Public Policy & Governance 
Economic Security

Board of Governors 
The Board of Governors (BOG) has been reconstituted. The 16-member BOG meets biannually to provide policy guidelines and review the progress of research activities. The BOG along with Ex-Officio members are listed below:-

Chairman
Amb. Inamul Haque

Members
Anwar Ul Haq Kakar

Mr. Ahmer Bilal Soofi

Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf

Amb. Tehmina Janjua

Mr. Hussain Dawood

Mr. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui

Vice Adm. Khan Hasham Bin Siddique (Retd)

Dr. Umar Saif

Amb. Dr. Raza Muhammad

Ex-Officio Members
Foreign Minister
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
Chairman HEC

Publications 
•	IPRI Journal – Scholarly biannual triple-peer reviewed journal showcasing research in international relations, political science, geopolitics, defense, strategic studies, diplomacy, security, terrorism, conflict, public policy and governance.
•	Books – Based on selected topics besides anthologies showcasing conference papers.
•	IPRI Papers – Expanded research on topical subjects.
•	Policy Briefs – 4–6 page policy write-up for the government on matters of national security which is a short summary of an issue. Policy briefs generally embody actionable recommendations prepared for government policymakers.
•	Analytics & Projections – 1–2 pages of analysis and forecasting on national security issued daily by the communication team of IPRI.

Strategic Communication
The Strategic Communications team of IPRI always looks for effective channels to give traction to own research initiatives. Introducing data analytics and technology in the think tanks of Pakistan has largely brought in a new approach premised on illustrative understanding through infographics, well-researched explainers, and digital media show.
Think tanks based in Pakistan