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Who We Are

The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit research, advocacy, and public diplomacy think-and-do tank based in Islamabad, Pakistan

Mission

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen Pakistan’s effective role in diplomacy, peace, and the Intellect Silk Road through innovative and cutting-edge research, effective advocacy, dialogue series, education modules, consultancy services, well-built public diplomacy initiatives, and engagements in the thematic areas of Diplomacy, Leadership, and Peace Studies.

Vision

Vision

At IPDS, we are committed to connecting diverse groups and disciplines, including experts, researchers, academicians, and non-governmental organizations from across the globe, to create sustainable peace in countries and communities facing traditional and non-traditional security threats. Our ultimate vision is to become a degree-awarding higher education institution.

 
Our Focus Areas

Our Focus Areas

Our thematic focus areas include Public Diplomacy, Diplomatic Studies, Leadership, Peace, Sustainable Development Studies, Policy Advocacy, Training, and International Relations. Through our work in these areas, we aim to contribute to developing effective policies and practices that promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.

Support Our Cause

Support Our Cause

We believe sustainable peace and diplomacy are achievable goals, but we cannot achieve them alone. We invite you to join us in advocating for our cause and working together to create a more peaceful and prosperous world for all.

Projects, Centers & Courses

IYDS

IYDS

SCO Studies Centre

SCO Studies Centre

Online Courses and Certifications

Online Courses and Certifications

Centre for Women Peace and Leadership

Centre for Women Peace and Leadership

Centre for BRI and China Studies

Centre for BRI and China Studies

Strategies for Struggling Students

Strategies for Struggling Students

Our History

Taught on the past, Teach in the future
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2014: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS)

2015: Centre for Women Peace and Leadership

2021: Diploma Course on Contemporary Diplomacy and IR

2016: International Young Diplomats School and PSCOFF

 

2017: Center of SCO Studies

2018: Center of BRI and China Studies

2017: Center of SCO Studies

Reaching Our Goals

With Our Partners / Vision for Future

Our outstanding international and national partner organisations and higher education institutions across Pakistan and around the globe
manifest their strong belief on our firm commitment towards creating innovative research, training programs , advocacy frameworks, and modules in the fields of
peace, development, leadership and diplomatic studies. If you would like to partner with us, then reach out to us with confidence.

Our Achievements

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20+

Countries

International OutReach

50+

50+

Alliances

Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan 

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30

Years+Combined

Our Combined Experience

Ranked Partners

Top Ranked Partners

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Why IPDS ?

Our OutReach

First Think and Do Tank
Driving Policy and making ideas to implement
First Think and Do Tank focusing on Peace, Soft Power, Public Diplomacy, Nation Branding and Communications
First organisation focusing on to become a University
First organisation focusing on to Academy of Excellence in Diplomacy and Leadership
First organisation Foundation Stone signed by Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung, Father of Global Peace Studies and Rector Transcend Peace University.

WHAT WE TEACH

Certifications

GLOBAL MINDSET SKILLS

Certification: ProtocolToday Academy, Hague, the Netherlands.

A cosmopolitan outlook: understanding of global systems, global value chains, cultures, values, political and economic systems in other countries.

Mindfulness skills: understanding of cultural diversity, communication, and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Live Sessions

Live Sessions

Netherlands Certifications

Netherlands Certifications

Classes on Zoom

Classes on Zoom

Executives & Professionals Participants

Executives & Professionals Participants

Client Review

Bakhtawar Obed is currently a student of BA HONS International Relations at Kinnaird College for Women, University. Presently, she is completing her  Internship Fellowship at Institute of Peace and Diplomatic studies (IPDS).  Bakhtawar aspire for Civil Services Examination (CSS) in
Bakhtawar Obed
Bakhtawar ObedIntern Research Fellow
Zoha Abid Warris is a student of B.A. Honors International Relations at Kinnaird College for Women. She is an avid debater and have won numerous accolades. Last year I came first in Kashmir Day Quiz that was aired on PTV. Moreover,
Zoha Abid Warris
Zoha Abid WarrisIntern Research Fellow
Sameen Tariq is a final year student from Kinnaird college’s International relations department. She is an intern at IPDS.  She loves to explore new ideas and keeps an eye on events happening around the globe. Her major research interests include
Sameen Tariq
Sameen TariqIntern Research Fellow
Aiman Iqbal is working as a “Research Intern” at the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies. She is a final year student at Kinnaird College for Women, currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations. Her research areas of interest
Aiman Iqbal
Aiman IqbalIntern Research Fellow
is conducting Research on “Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia” in the School of International and Public Affairs, Jilin University of P.R. China. He achieved merit Scholarship from Government of Pakistan and P.R China under auspices of “China Government Scholarship”
Mr.Shah Rukh
Mr.Shah RukhConducting Research
is an Associate Research Fellow at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Mr. Basit specializes in issues of politics, violence, religious extremism, terrorism
Mr.-Abdul-Basit
Mr.-Abdul-BasitAssociate Research Fellow

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Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies is a global independent non-for-profit, research, advocacy and public diplomacy think and do tank

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