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DND Thought Center
DND Thought Center is an independent information hub based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that operates under the umbrella of DND News Agency. It aims to provide researchers, scholars, journalists, policymakers, and the broader community with comprehensive and in-depth perspectives on regional developments, security, and public diplomacy in South Asia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, which are strategically important to Pakistan and its foreign policy.
DND Thought Center carries out its work with researchers and analysts who are master’s and Ph.D. students, Ph.D. candidates, holders of doctoral degrees, administrative personnel, and seasoned diplomats. The majority of the authors have years or even decades of experience in the subjects they write about.
The audience is composed of researchers, government officials, academics, and private-sector decision-makers. It offers clear insights into the events shaping regional security, with a particular focus on issues related to Pakistan, and publishes studies and articles from the broader strategic community. It is a nonpartisan platform that seeks to shape the direction for decision-makers through the clear and insightful articles it publishes.

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