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Newsletter October-December 2020 INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC STUDIES ISLAMABAD (ISSI) Strategic Perspectives through Research & Dialogue October-December 2020 NEWSLETTER Seminar on “Understanding Hindutva Mindset and Indian Hegemonic Aspirations” India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a seminar on December 16, 2020 titled, “Understanding Hindutva Mindset and Indian Hegemonic Aspirations”. The seminar comprised of two sessions titled, “Mapping Hindutva Mindset” and “Hindutva: Rise of Saffron Terrorism in South Asia.” The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting joined as a Guest of Honor. The two sessions were chaired by Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani and Air Marshal (Retd.) Javaid Ahmed HI (M), VC Air University respectively. Other speakers at the occasion included: Dr. Khurram Iqbal, National Defence University, Islamabad; Ambassador Asif Durrani, Islamabad Policy Research Institute; Mr. Ahmer Bilal Soofi, President, Research Society of International Law; and Mr. Khalid Rehman, Director General, Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad. In his Keynote Address, the President maintained that India does not care about its own minorities nor its neighbors. The ideology of Hindutva has totally captured the Indian society as it is becoming increasingly exploitative. National Register of Citizens and Citizenship Amendment Act are all meant to isolate the Muslims who are around 15 per cent of the Indian population. While addressing the seminar, Senator Shibli Faraz stated Modi’s Hindutva ideology is transitioning India to the biggest fascist regime of the world for it is based on discrimination, hatred, and superiority. Inauguration of Centre for Middle East & Africa (CMEA), ISSI The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held the inauguration of its Centre for Middle East & Africa (CMEA) on October 15, 2020. H.E. Sohail Mahmood, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. H.E. Prof. Julius Kibet Bitok, High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya & Dean of African Countries’ Ambassadors in Pakistan also made remarks on the occasion. During his remarks, Mr. Sohail Mahmood stated that the Middle East is one of the most critical areas in the world today. Its strategic significance stems from its importance as the major energy supplier in the world. The people of Pakistan share strong linkages with people of the Middle East region. The economic dimension of the Middle East is also significant for Pakistan. Similarly, he said that the African continent is where Pakistan’s past, present and future converge. He was of the view that with the Pak-Africa conference in Nairobi, Pakistan and Africa has embarked on a new journey. Moreover, under its Engage Africa policy, the Government of Pakistan is shoring up its diplomatic presence in this important part of the world and focusing on connectivity. He said that the establishment of CMEA is both timely and beneficial and ensured the support of the foreign office in its future endeavors. October-December 2020 2 Webinar on “The Future of Indian Occupied Webinar on “Upcoming US Elections, Jammu & Kashmir Under the UN Watch” Possible Outcomes & Prospects The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the of Relations with Pakistan” Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the a Webinar on October 1, 2020 titled, “The Future of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir Under the UN a Webinar on October 13, 2020 titled, “Upcoming US Watch”. The speakers at the webinar included Elections, Possible Outcomes & Prospects of Relations Ambassador Shamshad Ahmad, former Foreign with Pakistan”. The speakers at the Webinar were: Dr. Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Aziz Ahmad Khan, Daniel Markey, Senior Research Professor, John Hopkins Pakistan’s former High Commissioner to India and School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, Ambassador Ishtiaq Andrabi. D.C; Dr. Rifaat Hussain; Professor & Head of Department In his introductory remarks, the Director General ISSI, of Government and Public Policy in School of Social Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, said that the Sciences and Humanities at National University of Kashmir issue has continued to resonate in the corridors Sciences and Technology, Islamabad; and Mr. Nadeem of the UN but has not reached its logical end. The Keynote Zaman, Director, Association of Pakistani Americans, Speaker at the webinar, Ambassador Shamshad Ahmad, Texas. stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan has very On US relations with Pakistan, Dr. Markey was of the effectively raised his voice in the UN on the Kashmir issue opinion that as long as Pakistan does not completely side and has reiterated Pakistan’s position on Kashmir while with China in this competition, it may find many describing Modi’s India by drawing parallels to Hitler’s opportunities for cooperation with US in areas of security fascist rule. He said it is for Pakistan to be realistic and and economics, as well as the resumption of the strategic focus more on action. dialogue. Webinar on “Pakistan and the UN: A Partnership for Environmental Sustainability” The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Webinar on October 15, 2020 titled, “Pakistan and the UN: A Partnership for Environmental Sustainability”. The speakers at the webinar were: Ambassador Shafqat Kakakhel, Chairman BoG, SDPI; Ms. Afia Salam, Freelance Journalist; Dr. Sanval Nasim, Assistant Professor of Economics, LUMS; Mr. Basharat Saeed, Water Resources Specialist at World Bank Group; and Ms. Komal Shakeel, Director at Profectus Advisory Services. The Webinar was moderated by Mr. Najam Rafique, Director CSP, Research & Editor at ISSI. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director General ISSI, said that this Webinar was in synergy with a series of programs by ISSI pursuant to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s address at the 75th UNGA and the issues raised by him. Mitigating the disastrous impacts of Climate Change, he said, is an important topic of discussion. Ambassador Kakakhel, during his address as Keynote Speaker said that “Climate change creates social, economic and political issues in the world and will continue to do so if not addressed adequately.” October-December 2020 3 Strategic Virtual Dialogue on “Challenges to Peace and Security in South Asia” The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organized a Strategic Virtual Dialogue with Myanmar Institute of Strategic & International Studies (MISIS) on October 14, 2020 titled “Challenges to Peace and Security in South Asia”. The speakers at the dialogue were Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein, Chairman, MISIS. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, DG ISSI, Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqi , Director, School of Politics and IR, Quaid- i- Azam University, Dr. Daw Khin Ma Ma Myo, Professor of IR Dept. at University of Yangon, Dr. Shabana Fayaz, Chairperson , Dept. of Def. & Strategic Studies, Quaid- i- Azam University, Islamabad and Mr. U Kyee Myint, Research Fellow, MISIS. In his introductory remarks, Director, ISC, Dr. Saif Malik said that the dialogue was very important to understand geo-political and geo-economics situation of the region. Director General, ISSI, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary highlighted the developments in Indo-Pacific and CPEC. Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein, Chairman, MISIS underscored the bilateral relations of Pakistan and Myanmar as both countries witnessed a couple of visits of armed forces from both sides. Web-Talk on South Africa’s Perspective Panel Discussion on “Pakistan and on Evolving Geo-Economic Trends and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities Pakistan South Africa Economic Ties for a Comprehensive Relationship” Centre for Middle East & Africa (CMEA) at the Center for Strategic Perspective (CSP) at the Institute Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized a organized a Web-Talk on November 18, 2020 by H.E. panel discussion on “Pakistan and Russia: Challenges Ambassador Mthuthuzeli Madikiza, the High and Opportunities for a Comprehensive Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Relationship” on November 12, 2020. The panel Pakistan titled, “South Africa’s Perspective on comprised of esteemed academics and scholars Evolving Geo-Economic Trends and Pakistan South including: Mr. Leonid Savin, Geopolitical Analyst, Africa Economic Ties.” Chief Editor at Geopolitca and Member Military- Ambassador Madikiza welcomed the establishment of Scientific Society MoD, Russia; Prof. Dr. Shabir CMEA as a centre of excellence within the ISSI and Ahmed Khan, Director, Centre for Russia, China & stated that he looked forward to closer cooperation Central Asia, University of Peshawar; Prof. Dr. Adam and interactions on issues of mutual interest. He said Saud, Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social stronger ties and increased collaboration between the Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad; and Mr. African Continent and partner countries in the Asian Taimur Khan, Research Associate, CSP-ISSI. region have been growing steadily over the years. Posing a question to Mr. Leonid Savin, Mr. Najam asked how Russia views its relations with Pakistan. Responding positively to this question, Dr. Savin said that though there is still lack of knowledge about Pakistan in his country, Russia is nurturing
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