Episode 131: Pakistan’s National Security Policy

The National Security Policy of Pakistan was formally launched in early January this year. The document elaborates the state’s five-year national security vision and lays down some guidelines and steps to achieve important goals focused on the safety, security, and prosperity of its citizens. Dr Imran Ahmed, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS, spoke to Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, Director, ISAS, on some of the themes, ideas and policies presented in the document. The discussion raised important questions concerning the internal and external threats to national security facing Pakistan today and the challenges that lie ahead for the country as it navigates a changing world order, mounting economic pressures and conflicts pulling at social cohesion and unity.