Research Areas

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Core Research Areas

The Institute of Strategic Communication and Economic Studies (ISCES) is multi-faceted, structured around its core areas of expertise, and around these areas of interest

Strategic Communication & Information Warfare

This area focuses on leveraging and controlling the information environment to achieve national objectives.

Countering Hybrid Warfare and Disinformation

Public Diplomacy & Global Image Projection

Digital and Cyber Communication Strategy

Narrative Building and Cohesion

Geo-Economic & Policy Studies

This area examines the intersection of national security with economic development, trade, and regional connectivity.

CPEC and Regional Economic Corridors

Trade, Investment, and Economic Security

Resource and Climate Geopolitics

Geo-Economic Policy Advocacy

Military & Strategic Affairs

This division focuses on traditional and non-traditional security challenges.

Strategic Stability in South Asia

Regional Security Architecture

Defense Technology and Modernization

Internal Security and Counter-Extremism

The Institute of Strategic Communication and Economic Studies (ISCES) is a premier research institution focused on critical national security and economic issues.

International Relations & Affairs

Geo-strategic environment in South Asia, West Asia, and the wider Asia-Pacific

Foreign policy analysis of major powers and regional blocs

Bilateral and multilateral engagement for Pakistan

Strategic Communication

Analysis and development of national communication strategies

Focus on public diplomacy and combating disinformation

The role of media and digital platforms in contemporary warfare

Economic Studies

Geo-economics: The economic dimension of national security

Analysis of key national economic challenges

Economic stability and its link to political and social security

Military Studies & Local Affairs

Defense and security policies

Policy analysis on internal security and counter-terrorism

The evolution of warfare and defense doctrines