Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies · Islamabad, Pakistan

Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies

An autonomous, nonpartisan think tank in Islamabad advancing global diplomacy, peace, and security through research, leadership training, and track II dialogue.

Our foundation stone was laid down by Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung, Father of Global Peace Studies.

Centres of Study

40+

Partner Institutions

2014

Founded

Peer-Reviewed Journal

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Who We Are

About IPDS

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.

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Founded: Registered 2013 · Launched 2014
Structure: Autonomous, nonpartisan Think-and-Do Tank
Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
Centres of Study: 9 specialised research centres
Global Partners: 40+ institutions worldwide
Flagship Journal: Journal of Peace and Diplomacy — peer-reviewed, bi-annual

Our Work

What We Do

Track II Diplomatic Dialogues

Dialogues between scholars, civil society and officials, complementing formal diplomacy.

Policy Input & Research

Policy briefs, intelligence assessments and research reports for decision-makers.

Training the Next Generation

Structured training in diplomatic protocol, negotiation and international law.

International Conferences

High-level conferences, seminars and expert roundtables, in Islamabad and abroad.

Geopolitical Risk Analysis

Ground-level analysis of diplomatic dynamics for governments and investors.

Media & Public Diplomacy

Media engagement, op-eds and broadcast commentary on foreign policy.

Research Divisions

Centres of Study

Nine specialised centres, each dedicated to sustained research and dialogue on a specific region or theme.

Central Asia · Eurasia

Centre for Central Asia and Eurasian Studies

Home to the Pakistan-Central Asia & Eurasia Relations Tracker: a live, sourced record of Pakistan's ties with all 12 countries in the region.

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Countries tracked

Africa · Political Economy

Centre for Africa Studies

Africa's political economy, peace and security, and Pakistan's engagement with the continent.

Explore Centre →Americas · US Policy

Centre for American Studies

US foreign policy, trade, and Pakistan-United States relations.

Explore Centre →ASEAN · Southeast Asia

Centre for ASEAN Studies

ASEAN centrality, Southeast Asian trade and maritime security, and Pakistan's regional engagement.

Explore Centre →BRI · China · Pakistan

Centre for BRI and China Studies

China's Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC 2.0, with a dozen MoUs and 30+ events since 2016.

Explore Centre →Europe · EU · Diplomacy

Centre for European Studies

EU-Pakistan trade and diplomacy, home to the GSP+ Transition Tracker.

Explore Centre →Leadership · Capacity Building

IPDS Leadership Center

Leadership, negotiation and diplomatic protocol training for policymakers.

Explore Centre →SCO · Regional Cooperation

Center for SCO Studies

SCO summits, member relations and trade, home to the SCO Observatory.

Explore Centre →Women · Peace · Leadership

Centre for Women, Peace and Leadership

Research and training on women's leadership and inclusive diplomacy.

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Flagship Programs & Training

Our Programs

International Young Diplomat School

Practical diplomacy training directly from ambassadors and policymakers, with embassy visits.

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Emerging Young Women Leaders Congress

Leadership, policy and advocacy training for the next generation of women leaders.

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International Certifications

Short certificate programmes for professionals in diplomacy and international affairs.

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Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy & IR

A structured diploma in contemporary diplomacy and international relations.

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Research & Scholarship

Research & Publications

Research Publications

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.

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Peer-Reviewed · Bi-Annual · Open Access

Journal of Peace and Diplomacy

A peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal providing an international platform for academic debate on national, regional and international affairs, with rigorous double-blind review.

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Reference Tools

Live Research Trackers

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SCO Observatory

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SCO Commitments Tracker

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GSP+ Transition Tracker

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Pakistan-Eurasia Relations Tracker

Newsroom

Latest From IPDS

Events

IPDS

September 8, 2026

IPDS Hosts the Islamabad Hub of the XXVII Global Future Summit

Who controls the future? The XXVII Global Future Summit convenes leaders, institutions, investors and project owners to move concrete cross-border initiatives forward.…