An autonomous, nonpartisan think tank in Islamabad advancing global diplomacy, peace, and security through research, leadership training, and track II dialogue.
Registered in 2013 and launched in 2014, IPDS is an autonomous, nonpartisan Think-and-Do Tank that pairs research with action, producing policy-relevant analysis while training the next generation of diplomats, analysts and scholars.
Our work spans the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Eurasia, China and the Belt and Road Initiative, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the wider multilateral system — always read through what it means for Pakistan and a more stable, cooperative world.
Dialogues between scholars, civil society and officials, complementing formal diplomacy.
Policy briefs, intelligence assessments and research reports for decision-makers.
Structured training in diplomatic protocol, negotiation and international law.
High-level conferences, seminars and expert roundtables, in Islamabad and abroad.
Ground-level analysis of diplomatic dynamics for governments and investors.
Media engagement, op-eds and broadcast commentary on foreign policy.
Nine specialised centres, each dedicated to sustained research and dialogue on a specific region or theme.
Home to the Pakistan-Central Asia & Eurasia Relations Tracker: a live, sourced record of Pakistan's ties with all 12 countries in the region.
Explore Centre →Africa's political economy, peace and security, and Pakistan's engagement with the continent.
Explore Centre →Americas · US PolicyUS foreign policy, trade, and Pakistan-United States relations.
Explore Centre →ASEAN · Southeast AsiaASEAN centrality, Southeast Asian trade and maritime security, and Pakistan's regional engagement.
Explore Centre →BRI · China · PakistanChina's Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC 2.0, with a dozen MoUs and 30+ events since 2016.
Explore Centre →Europe · EU · DiplomacyEU-Pakistan trade and diplomacy, home to the GSP+ Transition Tracker.
Explore Centre →Leadership · Capacity BuildingLeadership, negotiation and diplomatic protocol training for policymakers.
Explore Centre →SCO · Regional CooperationSCO summits, member relations and trade, home to the SCO Observatory.
Explore Centre →Women · Peace · LeadershipResearch and training on women's leadership and inclusive diplomacy.
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Practical diplomacy training directly from ambassadors and policymakers, with embassy visits.
Leadership, policy and advocacy training for the next generation of women leaders.
Short certificate programmes for professionals in diplomacy and international affairs.
A structured diploma in contemporary diplomacy and international relations.
Books, papers and research-based academic work spanning peace, diplomacy, bilateral relations and public diplomacy — including think tank briefs and full-length reports on Pakistan's most pressing foreign policy challenges.
A peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal providing an international platform for academic debate on national, regional and international affairs, with rigorous double-blind review.
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), in collaboration with The Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT), invites you to an engaging conversation…
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An excellent partner in promoting research and dialogue on security issues, with real impact on our capacity-building programs.
IPDS's leadership training has been instrumental in empowering future diplomats through hands-on teaching.
Our partnership with IPDS has fostered essential dialogue on climate change and security.
2nd Floor, Mehria Plaza, Blue Area, G-6/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
info@ipd.org.pk · +92 307 3555442
