Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) is an autonomous, nonpartisan research think tank based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
We combine research, specialized leadership training, and proactive advocacy to advance global diplomacy, peace, and security. We bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application with customized programs for academics, diplomats, and the general public.
Our foundation stone was laid down by Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung, Father of Global Peace Studies.
IPDS Events
October 20, 2025
China Pakistan Think Tank Dialogue 2025
Scholars, diplomats, and policymakers from China and Pakistan convened in Islamabad on Saturday for the China–Pakistan Think Tank Dialogue 2025, jointly organized by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS) and the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS). The dialogue, themed “Modernization through Partnership: China and Pakistan in Global Governance,” explored ways […]
October 15, 2025
Post-Tianjin SCO Summit: Achievements and Prospects for Multipolar Regional Cooperation
The Centre for SCO Studies at Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, along with Pakistan SCO Friendship Forum, organized a webinar on Wednesday, in which the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Mr. Nurlan Yermekbayev, participated as a Chief Guest. Dr. Farhat Asif, President of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, moderated the […]
September 19, 2025
First Virtual Symposium on China-Pakistan Relations by IPDS, Minhaj University
A first‑of‑its‑kind virtual symposium on China‑Pakistan relations was co-organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) and the Center of Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA) at Minhaj University Lahore (MUL), on Thursday. The symposium brought together academics, scholars, practitioners, business professionals, and ambassadors from Pakistan and China who shared insights on the […]
Journal of Peace and Diplomacy (JPD)
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