IRS Institute Of Regional Studies

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). This website presents a broad-section of IRS's activities in pursuit of our

mission to provide in-depth understanding and objective analysis of regional and global issues. The institute which was

established in 1982 has gained an international recognition, prestige and credibility within a short span of time.

Looking back on a long and diverse career in academia, media, US Congressional Fellowship. US-Pakistan relations, research institutions, politics and governments,

I have experienced how, in developing polities, independent and non-partisan research and analysis can provide a basis for finding common grounds among

conflicting parties and input for better policy formulation.

IRS is uniquely placed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among academia, governments, NGOs, agencies and institutions carrying out studies and analysis of

non-traditional and traditional issues. As a think tank, our goal is to enlighten public opinion and other institutes in Pakistan by disseminating knowledge which

can bring a better appreciation and understanding of neighboring countries.

IRS through its worldwide publications provides updated information and critical analysis of issues and realistic policy recommendations to the people in authority.

Looking towards the future with an intent to bring about important changes in the entire system, I would like to see IRS become such an internationally competitive

and vibrant institute in the field of research and analysis.

President

Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad