Vision
To become a leading center of excellence on governance, geopolitics, and strategic foresight, contributing to informed policymaking and public understanding of Pakistan's future in a changing world.
About SIPEG
About SIPEG
Purpose, mission, and how SIPEG advances Pakistan's strategic insight.
Shafqat Institute for Pakistan and Emerging Geopolitics (SIPEG) equips Pakistan's leaders, citizens, and partners with evidence-driven insight on how the country can navigate an unsettled global order.
Mission
To advance rigorous research, strategic dialogue, and policy foresight on Pakistan's evolving role in a changing regional and global order.
People-Centric Lens
Individuals, communities, and institutions gain the foresight tools, training, and convening power to navigate uncertainty.
Pivoting Research & Policy
- Governance and State Capacity — Institutions, democratic development, civil-military relations, public policy, education, and state-society relations.
- China, Asia and Regional Connectivity — China studies, Pakistan-China relations, BRI, multipolarity, Asian middle powers, and economic corridors.
- Emerging Geopolitics and Strategic Foresight — US-China competition, AI and technological transformation, future of global order, energy transitions, scenario building.
- Advising, consultancy, trainings, collaborations, and research across all three themes.
Our Game Plan & Strategy
- Targeted research connecting local realities to regional and global shifts.
- People-centric policies linking education, identity, and economic resilience.
- Partnerships with academia, industry, and public institutions for actionable outcomes.
- Scenario building and strategic foresight to prepare for uncertainty.
Expertise & Services
- Independent research, policy briefs, and working papers.
- Consultation and advisory on political risk management.
- Trainings, executive education, and leadership workshops.
- Facilitation of collaborations, dialogues, and stakeholder engagement.
Consultation & Advisory on Political Risks Management
- Country and sector risk scans tailored to Pakistan.
- Governance, regulatory, and political-economy assessments.
- Scenario planning for geopolitical shocks and regional volatility.
- Briefings for boards, executives, and public agencies.
Why SIPEG Matters
- Integrates culture, identity, and economics with geopolitics.
- Bridges academic rigor with policy action.
- Engages citizens, practitioners, scholars, and institutions.
- Keeps a forward-looking lens on technology, demographics, and climate.
Get Involved
- Contribute papers, briefs, or position pieces in the three focus areas.
- Partner on research, training, or advisory projects.
- Apply to join the SIPEG Fellows Network.
- Invite SIPEG for briefings, workshops, dialogues, or strategic reviews.
- Reach out at info@sipeg.org.
SIPEG solicits research papers, policy briefs, working papers, discussion papers, and position papers under the focus areas listed above. We also approach and encourage scholars and experts to contribute insights across geopolitics, domestic political economy, culture, identity, trade, and technology. Every publication undergoes editorial review, light fact-checking, and, when required, peer consultation before public release.
Our work is anchored in collaboration. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or civic leader, SIPEG provides structured pathways to co-create analysis, co-host events, and shape informed debate on Pakistan’s global role.
Partner with SIPEG
Work with us to frame the strategic questions that matter most for Pakistan's trajectory.