Message From Executive Director
Center for International Strategic Studies, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (CISS AJK) is an independent and autonomous Think Tank, under the auspicious patronage of National Command Authority (NCA), the highest civilian body on strategic issues. CISS AJK comprises of highly professional and competent research team, aims at bridging the research gaps through knowledge based critical thinking. It welcomes the knowledge community of the region to share their research studies. Primarily, we focus on the issues related to comprehensive security which includes strategic thought, nuclear politics, traditional and non-traditional security threats, new trends in warfare (character and conduct), women, peace and security, South Asia and Jammu and Kashmir. Being the first ever think tank on the subject in AJK, it is our responsibility to contribute in capacity building, discourse analysis and to lead the academic narratives. I have no doubt that the resilience, passion and academic excellence of our team will create the desired compatibility between international academic standards and local wisdom.
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Recent Activity
An Interactive session with Ambassador (Retd.) Masood Khan
CISSAJK hosted an interactive session featuring Ambassador (Retd.) Masood Khan, attended by the faculty of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) and the research faculty of CISSAJK.
1. The session commenced with welcoming remarks by the Executive Director, who commended Ambassador Masood Khan’s distinguished career and expressed gratitude for his presence. This was followed by a comprehensive presentation on CISSAJK’s introduction and its academic achievements.
2. In his keynote address, Ambassador Masood Khan lauded CISSAJK’s initiatives and the efficient execution of its mission under the leadership of Dr. Asma Shakir Khwaja. He also recognized the institute’s dedicated efforts in advocating for the Kashmir cause and working on areas who discourse is crucial for Kashmir and Pakistan.
3. The session concluded with the presentation of a CISSAJK souvenir to Ambassador Masood Khan by the Executive Director as a token of appreciation.
CISS AJK on Media
Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja was invited as a guest analyst on PTV News’ show Kashmir Today. During the discussion she highlighted India’s blatant encroachment on the democratic rights of indigenous Kashmiris by enrolling non-Kashmiris at Jammu University in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has sparked outrage among the Kashmiris. The move has ignited protests, with resolute Kashmiri students declaring that they will not allow their rights to be taken away by anyone (India).
The display of an Islamophobic sign in West Bengal sparked civil unrest, leading to rioting and stone-pelting by extremists. The violence left 51 Muslims injured and resulted in damage to public property. As (Hindu) extremists continue to operate with impunity in India, minority communities increasingly bear the brunt of such incidents.
