security which is a short summary of an issue. Policy briefs generally embody actionable recommendations prepared for government policymakers. IPRI Newsletter – Monthly round-up of IPRI's activities. Analytics & Projections – 1–2 pages of analysis and forecasting on national security issued daily by the communication team of IPRI. Strategic Communications The Strategic Communications team of IPRI always looks for effective channels to give traction to own research initiatives. Introducing data analytics and technology in the think tanks of Pakistan has largely brought in a new approach premised on illustrative understanding through infographics, well-researched explainers, and digital media show. Aimed at strategic policy planning, the branch articulates the strategies for organizational growth and plans outreach initiatives to advance the goals accordingly. Using dialogue platforms such as webinars and track initiatives, IPRI helps project Pakistan's narrative at the global level. IPRI facilitates high level discussions on matters of strategic importance. For instance, the distinguished lecture series hosts notable policy practitioners for discussions on topics such as Afghanistan. Aimed at fostering an environment of scholarly debate, IPRI became proud partner of Islamabad Security Dialogue, the first national security dialogue in Pakistan. Margalla Dialogue is another signature event that showcases national and international scholars contributing towards a healthy debate on issues spanning a wide gamut of public policy, security, development and economics. Leadership Dr. Moeed Yusuf, National Security Advisor (NSA) to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, is the Ex-Officio Patron of IPRI while Brig. (R) Raashid Wali Janjua is the Acting President and Director Research of IPRI. Dr. Hussain Nadim is the Executive Director (Communications and Reforms). Based on practitioners, academics and renowned researchers of international repute, the institute is steered by a board of governors and expert advisory board, who meet annually to review its progress. Board of Governors Chairman Amb. (R) Inamul Haque Members Senator Anwar ul Haq Kakar Ahmer Bilal Soofi Lt. Gen. (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi Amb. (R) Fauzia Nasreen Hussain Dawood Amb. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui Vice Adm. (R) Shahid Iqbal Dr. Umar Saif Ex officio members Foreign Minister of Pakistan Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan Ex Officio Patron of IPRI Chairman HEC Amb. (R) Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry See also Government of Pakistan National Security Advisor (Pakistan) Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies Institute of Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis - ISSRA Sustainable Development Policy Institute Institute of Regional Studies