The Centre for International Strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS) visited Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi

The Centre for International Strategic Studies Sindh (CISSS) visited Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi to explore avenues for mutual cooperation in the field of research. The research team was led by Air Cmdr Zahid ul Hasan. One of the team member of CISSS gave a comprehensive introduction to the Centre, which had been established in July 2021 as a multi-disciplinary, non-partisan, non-profit arm of the Islamabad-based Centre for Strategic Studies.

CISSS team discussed with Director, ASCE and her team in length the mutual avenues of cooperations between the two organization. Prof. Dr. Uzma Shujaat, Acting Director, ASCE shed light on mutual collaboration. ASCE and CISSS are both committed towards high-level fact based research on contemporary issues. The ASCE is conducting its research on European Union, its politics, law, external relations and specially more focused on climate change management.    

The first outreach meeting between ASCE and CISSS was very productive. It was mutually agreed to establish a positive linkage under the umbrella of innovative practical positive strategic input on national and international affairs.

The outreach event was focused on stimulation of new inter-disciplinary fields, increased opportunities for meaningful impact in the society.

After the introductory session, the floor was opened for interaction with the audience after the QA session. Dr. Uzma concluded the program by saying that best and most satisfying collaborations are those where we all are confident in our own particular area of expertise and can see the wider positive effect, to generate a product that would be difficult individually.

The event ended with the exchange of souvenirs.