National Development and Security. The Journal includes research articles on subjects relating to National Development, Security and the international factors bearing upon them.
FRIENDS Perspective. This monthly publication discusses topical issues of national, regional and international importance. It is a bilingual publication consisting of articles written in English and Urdu.
Development and Security by General Mirza Aslam Beg, Chairman FRIENDS and Ex Chief of the Army Staff. This book is a compilation of his research papers and articles on issues relating to international relations; security; and development.
Kashmir and South Asian Security with an Introduction by General Mirza Aslam Beg and edited by Dr. S.M. Haider. It comprises essays contributed by Dr. Javed Iqbal, Mr. Mushahid Hussain, Dr. Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, Mr. Niaz A. Naik, Air Marshal (Retd) Ayaz Ahmad Khan, Ms. Sibtain Tahira, Dr. S.M. Haider and Col. (Retd) Ghulam Sarwar. It provides an account of key opportunities available to Pakistan and enunciates a comprehensive strategy for South Asian Security.
Pakistan, Central Asia and the Region: Prospects of Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development edited by Dr. S.M. Haider is based on the proceedings of FRIENDS International Seminar on Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development held in November 1992. The book discusses the scope of cooperation among Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, China and the Central Asian States and also the concept of Asian Regional Cooperation ARC.
Fundamental Economic Rights edited by Fasahat H. Syed is based on the proceedings of the FRIENDS International Seminar held in November 1994. It highlights economic and social rights of human society.
Pakistan's Political Experience and Future Prospects Vol. I, co-authored by Fasahat H. Syed and A.R. Siddiqui. It analyses the historical perspective of Pakistan's politics and suggests possible remedies.
The Dilemma of Pakistani Politics and Need for Structural Reforms by Dr. M.R. Khan. This is the second publication of the series on Pakistan's Political Experience and Future Prospects. It is a constructive, realistic and unbiased appraisal of our strengths, weaknesses, achievements and failures. The author has highlighted salient issues and recommended a few workable solutions.
Role of Women in National Development edited by Fasahat H. Syed is based on the proceedings of FRIENDS' International Seminar on Role of Women in National Development held in June 1994. The book discusses problems currently being faced by women both in the developing and the developed world.
Pakistan's Political and Administrative Structure edited by Shabir Ahmad. It discusses political and structural problems being faced by Pakistan.
Security, Trade and Advanced Technologies in South Asia: Opportunities and Strategies for Regional Cooperation edited by Dr. S.M. Rahman is based on the proceedings of an international seminar on the topic mentioned above. The book contains some new ideas and brings out prospects of cooperation among regional countries of South Asia.
Geo-economic Imperatives of Kazakhstan. This was published on the occasion of 4th Anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan and discusses Kazakhstan's growth potential, internal and external policies and its role in regional cooperation.
National Integration edited by Col. (R) Ghulam Sarwar. The book discusses problems of national integration in Pakistan.
The Culture of Peace in Central South Asia. The book is based on the proceedings of the Sub-Regional Workshop organised in collaboration with UNESCO in November, 1995. It includes view points of eminent scholars from Iran, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan with regard to promotion of peace, stability and development in South Asia. It also suggests ways to reduce crisis potentialities through a non-military approach.
Regional Security Issues by General Mirza Aslam Beg. It comprises two articles titled Towards A Pragmatic Pak-US Relations and It Is Now Iran's Turn.
Organizational Change and National Development co-authored by Dr. Garth N. Jones and Dr. S.M. Haider. The book primarily addresses policy makers, government functionaries, politicians, researchers, and agents of change. It takes a positive stance that changes in formal type organisations can be induced and managed in a systematic and constructive fashion. A conceptual framework is outlined which defines meaning, content and intent of planned change. Seven basic operational elements in planned organizational change are identified, defined and explained in relation to the issues of national development.
OIC and the Contemporary Issues of the Muslim World edited by Col. (Retd) Ghulam Sarwar with a foreword by General Mirza Aslam Beg. This book is based on the proceedings of FRIENDS' International seminar on the topic mentioned above. Scholars from Egypt, Germany, Iran, Malaysia and Pakistan presented their research papers. The book analyses the progress achieved by OIC and how its pace can be accelerated in the future for speedy achievement of its laid down objectives.
Nuclear Disarmament and Conventional Arms Control Including Light Weapons edited by Fasahat H. Syed. This book is based on the proceedings of FRIENDS' international seminar on the topic mentioned above. Its foreword has been written by General Mirza Aslam Beg. The contents are based on the presentations made by the scholars from China, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran and Pakistan. It covers salient aspects of this important issue including Nuclear Disarmament; Elimination of Weapons of Mass Destruction; Control of Conventional and Light Weapons; and Civilianisation of Armament Industries. It highlights the imbalance in the emphasis which is accorded to the issues of the nuclear proliferation and the conventional arms. The latter which is the main source of conflict and the misery in the world has not been given as serious a thought as it deserves.
Central Asia: Regional Cooperation for Peace and Development edited by Dr. S.M. Rahman. This book is based on the proceedings of FRIENDS International seminar organized in collaboration with Government of Turkmenistan, UNESCO and Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich, Germany November 1997 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It include view points of eminent scholars from China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
Regional Cooperation Among Indian Ocean Countries edited by Mr. Fasahat H. Syed with a foreword by General Mirza Aslam Beg, covers the research papers presented in the International Seminar held on this topic in Islamabad. It is a pioneer attempt to bring out all the dimensions of regional economic cooperation among the Indian Ocean Rim Countries including land-locked states and the territories in the Indian Ocean. The book covers the historical perspective of this regional economic protocol from 1993 till November 1999.
Globalization: Geoeconomic World Order edited by Dr. S.M. Rahman with a foreword by General Mirza Aslam Beg, covers the research papers presented in the International Seminar held on this topic in Islamabad. The eminent scholars from various countries presented their papers containing in this book have examined the shortcoming of globalization as well as the benefits that can be derived from globalization.
SAARC in the New Millennium edited by Dr. S.M. Rahman with a Opening Address by General Mirza Aslam Beg, covers the research papers presented in the International Seminar held in Islamabad on 21-22 November, 2001 at Holiday Inn Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad.
Need for Revolutionary Changes in the Electoral System by Col. (R) Ghulam Sarwar, discusses Pakistan's electoral system and brings out necessary changes to improve the system. This book is in Urdu language.
Political Stability in Balochistan after 1993 Elections by Prof. Dr. Syed Mahmood Ali Shah. (Urdu). This research paper was presented in a seminar organised by FRIENDS Quetta Chapter.
Strategic Option for Iran and Pakistan in the Post Cold War Era by General Mirza Aslam Beg. It discusses various strategic options for Iran and Pakistan and gives comprehensive and concrete recommendations in this regard.
Social Development: A Case for Fundamental Economic Rights. This paper was presented by Dr. S.M. Rahman at the World Summit for Social Development, Copenhagen, Denmark, in March 1995, organised by the United Nations.
1995 Review and Extension Conference of NPT. A FRIENDS policy statement delivered by Fasahat H. Syed on the occasion of 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held from April 17 to May 12, 1995 at the United Nations, New York, USA.
Taking the Nuclear Fence Down by General Mirza Aslam Beg. This monograph on the Nuclear Issue discusses the Historical Antecedents; How Righteous is NPT?; and A New Look at NPT.
Pakistan's Security Environment: The Ideological Dimension by Dr. Syed Salahuddin Ahmad. A study on Pakistan's relation with India and USA in Ideological perspective.
Fifty Years of United Nations. It has been co-authored by Shabir Ahmad and Junaid I. Khan. This monograph on United Nations was published on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
Sino-Pak Relations in the Post Cold War Era by General Mirza Aslam Beg. This research paper was presented in a seminar organised by Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) in Beijing, China on May 7, 1996.
China and the Post Cold War Paradigm in Asia by General Mirza Aslam Beg. This research paper was written for presentation at the First Conference of the 21st Century Forum, sponsored by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing, China in September 1996.
Political Stability in Balochistan after 1993 Elections by Prof. Dr. Syed Mahmood Ali Shah. (Urdu). This research paper was presented in a seminar organised by FRIENDS Quetta Chapter.
National Security - Diplomacy and Defence, by General Mirza Aslam Beg, discusses Pakistan Diplomacy in historical perspective and also provides a vision for the future. It also contains a research article on Defence Planning in the era of Strategic Uncertainty.
National Security - Democracy and Nuclear Dread. This monograph contains two articles by General Mirza Aslam Beg - Dhaka Debacle and Democratic Debasement, and South Asian Nuclear Dread Yes or No to CTBT.
National Security - Energy Security by General Mirza Aslam Beg. This monograph is based on General Beg's paper on Energy Security Paradigm for Persian Gulf Region in 21st Century which he presented in an international seminar held in Tehran, Iran.
National Security - Pakistan-India and Afghanistan by General Mirza Aslam Beg. The monograph is based on the Agra Summit, which may not have brought spectacular results but it did pave way for future interaction. The monograph also discusses the key role of Taliban in the present situation.
National Security - Pakistan and Afghanistan by General Mirza Aslam Beg, the monograph discusses diverse issues ranging from Nuclear Imperatives, CTBT, Terrorism, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
National Security - South Asia by General Mirza Aslam Beg, the monograph contains 4 articles dealing with different issues relating South Asia, like, nuclearisation, Clinton’s South Asia Package and Socio Economic Aspect of the region.
National Security - Pakistan’s Nuclear Propriety by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph covers different aspects of nuclearisation and dynamics of nuclear reality for South Asia.
National Security – Pakistan, India and Afghanistan by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph covers the articles on Taliban, Afghanistan and factors that led to the birth of Taliban and forces that converged to destroy them leading to the formation of a moderate government in Kabul.
National Security – Democracy Development and Defence by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph is covering the internal dynamics and Pakistan, political predicament and prospects of transition to democracy. The articles also deal with contentious issues like Kashmir by analyzing its latent dimensions and Indian posture to attain strategic objectives.
National Security – Afghanistan Turmoil: and Regional Security Imperatives by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph is covering the security issues related to Afghanistan and region as well. The monograph was presented in an international conference “The 13th International Conference on the Persian Gulf”, organized by Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) in Tehran, Iran.
National Security – Taliban and Beyond by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph contains several articles written from time to time focusing on Afghanistan and particularly the launching of US War and its implications.
National Security – Iraq War and Global Trends by General Mirza Aslam Beg, monograph contains several articles focusing on US global objectives. It also contains analysis of the initiatives of peace in Kashmir.
National Security – Reflections on Current Psycho-Social Realities by Dr. S.M. Rahman, Ph.D. (Duke, USA), Secretary General FRIENDS, the monograph contains several articles which cover pertinent trends having bearing on global, regional and national security.
National Security – War on Terrorism and Global Trends by General Mirza Aslam Beg and Dr. S. M. Rahman, Ph.D. (Duke, USA), Secretary General FRIENDS, the monograph contains several articles focusing on the scenario that has emerged after the US intervention in Iraq.