Aims and Objectives

The Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) is a non-partisan think tank based in the scenic and serene city of Islamabad. Through an excellent team of experts and research professionals, we are dedicated to highlighting the evolving regional and global strategic issues and providing evidence-based analyses and policy recommendations to promote regional stability.

Since its establishment in 2010, CISS has been at the forefront of thought leadership, conducting in-depth research on issues including security, nuclear non-proliferation, arms control, geopolitics, and regional and global strategic stability.

Within a short span of around a decade since its formation, CISS has proven itself to be the voice of Pakistan’s strategic community and is moving from strength to strength on this path.

Mission Statement

To conduct policy research, analysis and advocacy and highlight the evolving regional and global strategic issues to promote peace and stability.

Objectives

Promote the national perspective on key domestic, regional and international issues through research and outreach

Seek collaborations with relevant national and international policy institutes for the exchange of ideas and knowledge

Function as a reliable source of strategic communication, data and analysis

Facilitate capacity-building through mentorship, training, and internship programs

Provide a conducive research environment to Visiting Scholars aimed at building perceptions and connecting shared knowledge-based interests

Mr Syed Ali Abbas

Research Officer/Media Officer/ Managing Editor CISS Insight

Syed Ali Abbas is Research Officer at the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) Islamabad, Pakistan. He is also the Co-Founding Editor of Global Defense Insight, an online defense media forum. Previously, Syed worked as associate editor at Indus News Network. His area of interests are Middle East Politics, Foreign Policy, and Nuclear Politics.  He writes on various platforms in areas of his interests.