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CURRICULUM VITAE
APRIL2019
OBJECTIVE: TO SEEK EXCELLENCE IN THE WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE
MOONIS AHMAR
Former Meritorious Professor of International Relations, University of Karachi from March 8
2014 till April 3, 2019. Professor from January 01, 2001 till March 7, 2014.
Former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, (formerly Faculty of Arts) University of Karachi since
February 03, 2014 till February 27, 2017
Former Acting Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Karachi since May 2016 till
February 27, 2017
Former Acting Director, Seerat Chair, University of Karachi from May 2016 till March 27, 2017
Director, Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi. www.ppscr.net.pk
Phone: 9221-9261300-2372, 9261394 (W) 9221- 2961031 (H)
Fax: 9221-9243190-91
Chairman, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi from April 29, 2007 till
May 26, 2010.
E.Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Date of Birth April 04, 1959
Nationality Pakistani
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. (1992) from the University of Karachi.
Topic of dissertation: "European Security System in the Post-Helsinki Accords Period: A Model
for South Asia". The dissertation is a comparative study of the Helsinki framework of European
Security and the South Asian Security system. It analyzes the problems and prospects in a way
for Indo-Pakistan normalization process and also spells out strategies for building confidence and
resolving conflicts between the two countries as a pre-requisite for peace and stability in the
South Asian region. The dissertation also suggests what lessons the South Asian countries can
learn from the Helsinki model of European security and the post-Helsinki initiatives launched
under the framework of Conference on Security and Conference in Europe (CSCE).
Research Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Abdul Kadeer, Director, Area Study Center for Europe,
University of Karachi.
External examiners: Prof. Curt Gestayger, Graduate School of International Studies, Geneva
Switzerland and Prof. Ashok Kapur, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo,
Canada.
M.Phil (1988) from the University of Karachi.
Topic of dissertation: "The Soviet Interests and Involvement in South Asia 1969-1987".
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Master of Science (1981) in International Relations from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Secured First Class First Position. Topic of dissertation, "Superpower Rivalry In The Indian Ocean and the response from the littoral
states."
Specialized in the field of Strategic Studies.
Bachelor of Arts (1978) from the University of Karachi in First Class. The subjects were
International Relations (Major), Political Science, and General History (Subsidiaries).
Intermediate from Government National College, Karachi in Second Division in 1975.
Metric from German Model School, Karachi in Second Division in 1973 with distinctions in Social
Studies and Islamiat.
TEACHING/ RESEARCH POSITIONS IN PAKISTAN 1.Ist March 1983 to 31st October 1983. Senior Research Fellow, Area Study Center for Africa,
North & South America, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
2.3rd November 1983 to 12 July 1984. Research Officer, The Pakistan Institute of International
Affairs, Karachi.
3.14 July 1984 to 11 September 1988. Senior Research Fellow, Area Study Center for Europe,
University of Karachi.
4.12 September 1988 to 28 February 1991 Assistant Professor, Area Study Center for Europe,
University of Karachi.
5.28 February 1991 to May 4, 1997. Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi.
6. 5 May 1997 to January 1 2001. Associate Professor, Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi.
7. January 1, 2001 till March7, 2014, Professor, Department of International Relations, University
of Karachi.
8. Meritorious Professor at the University of Karachi since March 8, 2014 till April 3, 2019.
TEACHING/RESEARCH POSITION IN FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH
THINK TANKS
1. Visiting Scholar, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security (ACDIS)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A. from February 10 to June 10, 1993.
2.Visiting Research Associate, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from November 24, 1994 to May 20, 1996. Also
worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign during Spring semester, 1995.
3.Visiting Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington DC from June-July 1997.
4. Scholar in Residence, Middle East Institute and Visiting Scholar, Center for Strategic and
International Studies, Washington DC from September 13 to October 10, 1999.
5. Visiting Fellow at the Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame,
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Indiana from October 11 to December 14, 1999.
6. Asia Fellow, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh from
January 07, 2002 to October 06, 2002. Theme of research: “A Comparative Study of Pakistan and
Bangladesh: Economic, Political and Cultural Dynamics.”
7. Visiting Fellow, Asia Research Center, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
from February 7 to April 28, 2004
8. Visiting Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law, Freiberg,
Germany from June 01, 2008 to August 26, 2008.
9. Visiting Research Fellow, South Asia Program, Institute of Defense Studies, Rajaratram School
of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (December 18, 2010 till
March 15, 2011).
10. DAAD Fellow, Conflict Management and Studies Program, Willy Brandt School of Public
Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany since April 8, 2011 till February 2012.
Academic responsibilities at the University of Erfurt: Taught a course on “Conflict Management in
Central Asia” in the spring semester and teaching a course on “Conflict Transformation in South
Asia” in the winter semester. Also working on a research project, “Conflict Management and Vision
for a Secular Pakistan: Lessons from the European Experience.”
11. Visiting Fellow at SWP (German Institute for International And Security Affairs) Berlin from
July 17 till August 14, 2018.
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with particular reference to Middle
East, South Asia and Central Asia.
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS IN PAKISTAN AND ABROAD
I have taught following courses since 1986 to-date to the students of B.A (Hons) First Year, M.A
(Previous) M.A (Final) and M.Phil.
1.The United States in World Affairs.
2.Russian and Central Asian Affairs.
3.International Organizations.
4.Foreign Policy of Pakistan.
5.Introduction to International Relations.
6.Research Methodology.
7.Political Geography
8.Conflict resolution and Crisis Management.
9. Global Issues
10. Introduction to Comparative Politics to the undergraduate students of Political Science
Department, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
11. Conflict Management in Central Asia during the summer semester, 2011 and Conflict
Transformation in South Asia during the winter semester at the MPP program, Willy Brandt School
of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany.
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PUBLICATIONS
(i) Books
1. Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean since the withdrawal of Great Britain. (Karachi: Area
Study Center for Europe, 1985. pp.143).
2.The Soviet Role in South Asia:1969-87 (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1989),pp.312.
3.Contemporary Central Asia (Edited), (Islamabad: Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi and Hanns Seidel Foundation, 1995), pp.256.
4. Internal and External Dynamics of South Asian Security (Edited), (Karachi: Faze, 1998),
pp.151.
5. The CTBT Controversy: Different Perceptions In South Asia (Edited) (Karachi: Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi, 2000), pp. 153.
6. The Challenges of Conflict Resolution and Security in 21st Century (Edited) (Karachi:
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2001).
7. Arab-Israeli Peace Process: Lessons for South Asia (Edited) (Karachi: Oxford University Press,
2001.)
8. The Challenge of Confidence-Building in South Asia (Edited) (New Delhi: Harahan
Publications, 2001), pp. 440.
9. Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia (Edited) (Dhaka: University Press Limited,
2003).
10. The World after September 11: Challenges and Opportunities (Edited) (Karachi: Program on
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of
Karachi, 2003). pp.322
11. Different Perceptions on Conflict Resolution: Need for an Alternate Approach (Edited)
(Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi, 2005), pp. 297.
12. The Challenge of Rebuilding Afghanistan (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and
Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration
with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2005), pp. 240.
14. Conflict Management Mechanisms And The Challenge of Peace (Edited) (Karachi: Program
on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of
Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2008), pp.174.
15. International Relations Today: Theories, Methods And Areas of Research (Edited) (Karachi:
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2009), pp. 204.
16. Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Pakistan (Edited) (Karachi: Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Islamabad), pp. 159.
17. Early Warning Systems: Potential For Crisis Management And Regional Cooperation (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration
with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad), pp. 213.
18. Conflict Resolution Research In South Asia (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and
Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration
with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2010), pp. 244.
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19. The Restructuring of SAARC (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2010), pp.
188.
20. Conflict Transformation and the Challenge of Peace (Edited) Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad,
2011), pp. 244.
21. Perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Europe (Edited) Area Study Center for Europe,
University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2012), pp.
160.
22. Conflict Management and Vision for a Secular Pakistan (Karachi: Oxford University Press,
2014), pp. 212.
23. The Challenge f Conflict Prevention In Pakistan: A Case Study Of Karachi (edited) (Karachi:
Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi, 2015), pp. 148.
(ii) BOOK CHAPTERS 1."European Peace Movements and the Third World" in A.A. Kidder & Naves Ahmed (eds.).,
Europe and the Third World (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1985), pp. 146-181.
2."Pakistan and the Federal Republic of Germany" in A.A. Kidder and Naves Ahmed Tapir (eds.).,
Pakistan-Europe Ties in Contemporary Setting (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe,1988) pp.
231-253.
3."European Union as a Model for the SAARC: Pakistan's Perspective" in K.B. Loll, H. S. Chopra
& Thomas Meyer (eds.)., the European Community and SAARC (New Delhi: Radiant Publishers,
1993), pp. 39-56.
4."Security and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific Developments and Prospects South Asian
Perspectives" pp. 65-78 UNIDIR Publication (New York: United Nations, 1992).
5.Conflict Resolution in Central Asia: A Case Study of Confidence-Building in S.M. Hider,
Pakistan Central Asia and the Region (Lahore: Progressive Publishers, pp.319-342
6."Non-Military CBMs between India and Pakistan" in Michael Krepon and Amity Sevak (eds.),
Crisis Prevention, Confidence-Building, and Reconciliation in South Asia (New York: St.
Martin's Press, 1995), pp.131-152.
7."Indian Ocean: Maritime Security And Confidence-Building" in Indian Ocean: Security and
stability in the post-cold war era (Islamabad: The Directorate of Naval Educational Services, 1995),
pp.363-379.
8."Conventional weapons as Main Killer of Mankind Fifty Years Perspective" in Fasahat H. Syed
(ed.), Nuclear Disarmament and Conventional Arms Control Including Light Weapons
(Islamabad: Asia Printers, 1997), pp. 253-278.
9.“Ethnic problems and solutions in the South Asian countries: Lessons from the European
experience” in Naveed Ahmad Tahir (ed.), The Politics of ethnicity and nationalism in Europe
and South Asia (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1997), pp.204-222.
10."Ethnicity and Constitutional Reforms: A Pakistani Perspective" in Iftekharazzaman (ed.)
Ethnicity and Constitutional Reform in South Asia (Colombo: Manohar, 1998), pp.108-129.
11.“India’s relations with the Central Asian States: Pakistan’s Perspective” in Riazul Islam et.al
(eds.), Central Asia History, Politics and Culture (Karachi: Institute of Central and West Asian
Studies, 1999), pp. 135-158.
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12. “Conflict Management and the Role of Third Party Mediation” in Talat A. Wizarat (ed.),
Conflict Resolution in a new era: lessons for South Asia (Karachi: Department of International
Relations, 1999).
13. “Confidence Building Measures in South Asia: lessons from the Middle East,” in Dipankar
Banerjee (ed.), Confidence Building in South Asia (Colombo: Regional Center for Strategic
Studies, 1999) pp. 91-100.
14. “Pakistan’s Democracy and Co-Operative Security Arrangements in South Asia,” in Mukesh
Kumar Kayathwal, (ed.), Security and Foreign Policy in South Asia (Jaipur: Pointer Publishers,
1999), pp.104-129.
15. "West Asia and Palestine Talks" in Dipanker Banerjee (ed.), CBMs In South Asia: Potential
And Possibilities (Colombo: Regional Center for Strategic Studies, April 2000), pp.15-26.
16. “The CTBT Controversy: The Regional Dimension,” in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The CTBT
Controversy: Different Perceptions In South Asia (Karachi: Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi, 2000), pp.37-51.
17. “South Asian Security in 21st Century: Problems And Prospects,” in Moonis Ahmar and Farhan
Hanif Siddiqi (eds.), The Challenges of Conflict Resolution And Security In 21st Century:
Problems and Prospects (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department
of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2001), pp. 147-157.
18. “The concept of a peace process” in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The Arab-Israeli Peace Process
Lessons for India and Pakistan (Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2001), pp.19-38.
19. “Rationalizing the Concept of Confidence-Building Measures,” in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The
Challenge of Confidence-Building in South Asia (New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications, 2001),
pp.39-52.
20. “Gains and Costs of Third Party Mediation”, in P. Sahadevan (ed.), Conflict and Peacemaking
in South Asia (New Delhi: Lancer, 2001), pp.483-504.
21. “Nuclear Weapons and Regional Security: A Case Study of South Asia,” in Joachim Krause and
Andreas Wenger (eds.), Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century: (Bern: Peter Lang, 2001), pp. 155-
175.
22. “The Sindhi-Mohajir Conflict” in Paul van Tongeren and Hans van de Veen (eds.), Searching
for Peace in Central and South Asia (Boulder: Colorado, 2002), 452-464.
23. “Why Rethink the Paradigms of Conflict Resolution.? In Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Paradigms of
Conflict Resolution in South Asia (Dhaka: University Press Limited, 2003), pp. 15-30.
24. “Terrorism: Challenge or an Opportunity?” in Moonis Ahmar, (ed.), The World After
September 11: Challenges and Opportunities (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2003).
25. “The Role of Civil Society in Linking and Promoting Track-I and II Initiatives” in A. K. M.
Sabur (ed.), Politics and Security In South Asia Salience Of Religion And Culture (Dhaka:
Bangladesh Institute of Strategic and International Studies, 2004), pp. 247-274.
26. “The Impact of 9/11 on Pakistan,” in Farooq Sobhan, Strengthening Cooperation And Security
In South Asia Post 9/11 (Dhaka: Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, 2004), pp. 239-256.
27. “Peace and Conflict Studies” in Inayatullah, Rubina Saigol, Pervez Tahir (eds.), Social
Sciences in Pakistan: A Profile (Islamabad: Council of Social Sciences, Pakistan, 2005), pp. 387-
402.
28. “Afghanistan After 9/11” in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The Challenge of Rebuilding Afghanistan
(Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International
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Relations in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2005), pp. 13-30
29. “Interrelationship between the Formal and Informal Justice in Pakistan” in Albrecht, Simon,
Rezaei, Rohne/Kiza (eds.), Conflicts and Conflict Resolution in Middle Eastern Societies –
Between Tradition and Modernity (Berlin: Duncker & Humblot, 2006), pp. 593-606
30. “Globalization and the Problems of Human Development in Pakistan” in Naveed Ahmed Tahir
(ed.), Globalization: Economic, Social and Political Dimensions: Focus on South Asia (Karachi:
Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi and Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad,
June 2007, pp.168-186.
31. "Conflict Management Mechanisms: Need for an Alternate Approach" in Moonis Ahmar (ed.),
Conflict Management Mechanisms and the Challenge of Peace (Karachi: Program on Peace
Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in
collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, 2008), pp. 1-10.
32. "Perceptions on Pak-US Relations after 9/11" in Saleem Kidwai in US Policy Towards South
Asia (Delhi: Academic Excellence, 2008), pp. 223-237.
33. "International Relations and Research Methodology," in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), International
Relations Today: Theories, Methods And Areas of Research (Karachi: Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi, 2009), pp. 141-158.
34. "Pak- Sri Lankan Relations and the Indian Response," in Sumanasiri Liyanage, P. Sahadevan,
Anisha Kinra (eds.), Intra-State Conflicts and Inter-State Relations Perspectives on India-Sri
Lanka Relations (Colombo: South Asia Peace Institute, 2009), pp. 233-258.
35. "Soft Power and Foreign Policy Making Process" in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Foreign Policy
Making Process: A Case Study of Pakistan (Karachi: Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2009), pp. 1-
20.
36. "Pakistan and Stability in South Asia" in South Asia Defense and Strategic Year Book (2009)
(New Delhi: Pentagon Press, 2009), pp. 30-36.
37. "How Pakistan Viewed the US Election Campaign" in Matthias Maass (ed.), The World Views
of the U.S. Presidential Election: 2008 ((New York: Pelgrave, 2009), pp.203-220.
38. "The Concept of Early Warning and its Mechanisms," in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Early Warning
Systems: Potential For Crisis Management and Regional Cooperation (Karachi: Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Islamabad, 2010), pp.17-32.
39. “The Rationale of Conflict Resolution Research,” Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Conflict Resolution
Research In South Asia (Karachi: Program On Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department
of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2010), pp. 1-16.
40. “The Case of Afghanistan: Punitive Intervention or Neo-Imperialism,” in Naveed Ahmed Tahir
(ed.), Humanitarian, Preventive, Punitive and Political Intervention and State Sovereignty:
Varying Political, Moral and Legal Standpoints (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe and
Hanns Seidel Foundation, 2010), pp. 115-132.
41. “State of Human Security In South Asia” in Shaheen Afroze (ed.), Human Security Approach
To Counter Extremism In South Asia: Relevance Of Japanese Culture (Dhaka: Academic Press
& BIISS, 2010), pp.13-30.
42. “Regionalism: Myth Or Reality” in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The Restructuring of SAARC
(Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the
Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2010), pp.1-17.
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43. “Reconceptulizing Conflict Transformation”, in Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Conflict Transformation
and the Challenge of Peace (Edited) Department of International Relations, University of Karachi
in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2011), pp.21-42.
44. “Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: History as a Hangover and Future Prospects,” in Syed Jaffar
Ahmed (ed.), Pakistan: Dimensions of History (Karachi: Pakistan Historical Society, & Pakistan
Study Center, University of Karachi, 2013), pp.205-223.
45. “Conflict Conflagration and Conflict Mitigation in the Context of Pakistan Diaspora:
Permanent, Circular Migration and Political Refuge,” in Mushir Anwar (ed.), Potential and
Prospects of Pakistan Diaspora (Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute and Hanns Seidel
Foundation, 2013), pp. 77-89.
46. “Pak-China-India Triangular Relationship,” in Bhuian Md. Manoar Kabir (ed.), Sino-South
Asian Relations: Continuity and Change (Chittagong: Department of Political Science, 2013), pp.
20-37.
47. “Reclaiming the Idea of Pakistan: The Challenges of Diversity, Conflict and Coexistence,” in
Arshi Saleem Hashmi (ed.), Issues of National Integration and Harmony in Pakistan (Islamabad:
National Defense University and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, 2015), pp. 1-16.
48. “The Culture of non-violence in post-1971 Bangladesh” in History of Non-Violent Resistance
in Pakistan (Islamabad: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, 2014), pp. 20-32.
49. “Linkage of Internal and External Policy Issues on National Security,” in Salma Malik (editor)
Pakistan’s Security Problems & Challenges in the Next Decade (Islamabad: National University
of Science & Technology, 2015), pp. 169-196.
50. “The State of Social Development in Pakistan” in Habib Tiloune, Richard J. Estes (eds.), The
State of Social Progress of Islamic Societies Social, Economic, Political, and Ideological
Challenges (Springer International Publishing: 2016) pp. 283-312.
51. “A Peaceful and Cooperative South Asia: Utopian Dream or Attainable Possibility?” in
Strengthening Peace and Cooperation in South Asia: Incentives and Constraints (Islamabad:
Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2017), pp. 24-38.
52. “Intra-state conflicts as a catalyst of displacement in Pakistan” in Khalid Manzoor Butt and
Ahmad Raza Khan (eds), Migration and Displacement (Lahore: Government College University,
2018), pp. 232-244.
53. “Can Pakistan play a leadership role in the Three Asias?” in Post Qinghao Shanghai
Cooperation Organization Summit: Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan (Islamabad:
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies,2018), pp.67-80.
54. “Where will South Asia stand in the emerging multipolar world?” in South Asia Amidst a New
World Order (Kathmandu: COSATT and Konrad Adenauer Stifftung December 2018), pp. 45-58.
55. “Trends in Youth Radicalization in South Asia: A case study of Pakistan” in Gamini Keerawella
and Akshay Senanayake (eds.), Trends in Youth Radicalization in South Asia (Colombo: RCSS &
GPPAC, 2019), pp. 107-124.
(iii) RESEARCH ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
1."The politics of conflict and cooperation in South Asia" Pakistan Horizon (Karachi) XXXXV:1
(1982), pp. 44-59.
2."Politics of Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean" Pakistan Horizon XXXVI:1 (1983), pp.
57-72.
3."Afghan Crisis: Efforts for Third Party Mediation" Pakistan Horizon XXXVI:3 (1983), pp.51-
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4."Security Perceptions in Indo-Pakistan Relations" Pakistan Horizon XXXVII:1 (1984), pp.100-
119.
5."The Politics of Revolution and Counter Revolution in Nicaragua" Pakistan Horizon XXXVII:2
(1984), pp. 100-121.
6."The Eritrean Struggle for Emancipation" Pakistan Horizon XXXVII:3 (1984), pp.49-64.
7."Pakistan and the Commonwealth" Journal of European Studies (Karachi)1:1 (January 1985),
pp.117-145.
8."The Politics of French Involvement in Chad" Journal of European Studies 1:2 (July 1985), pp.
119-142.
9."US and the South Asian Security" South Asian Studies 2:1 (January 1985), pp. 62-78.
10."Crisis in European Security: A Third World Perception" Journal of European Studies (January
1986), pp. 57-83.
11."Revival of the Asian Collective Security Scheme by Gorbachev" Journal of European Studies
2:2 (July 1986), pp.72-86.
12."Pakistan Foreign Policy - A Quarterly Survey", Pakistan Horizon XXXIX:1986 pp. 3-13.
13."Soviet Union and South Asia: Issues and Constraints" 4:2 South Asian Studies (Lahore) (July
1987), pp. 35-64.
14."Recent developments on the French Political Scene" 3:1 Journal of European Studies (January
1987), pp.104-120.
15."An Overview of Sino-Soviet normalization talks" 3:2 Journal of European Studies (July
1987), pp. 60-79.
16."Polish-Pakistan Relations: 1947-1987" 4:1 Journal of European Studies (January 1988), pp.
41-62.
17."Greek-Turkish Conflict over the Aegean Sea" Nos 2 & 1 Journal of European Studies (July
1988 & January 1989), pp.49-76.
18."Convergence and Divergence in the US- West European Security System: A view from the
Third World" Journal of European Studies 5:2 (July 1989),pp.36-59.
19."Sino-Soviet détente and its impact on Asian Security" Central Asia (Peshawar) Vol. 26
(Summer 1990),pp. 73-90.
20."Helsinki model for South Asian Security: problems and prospects" Pakistan Horizon XLII:3
(October 1989), pp.81-97.
21. "European and the South Asian Security: A theoretical framework" Journal of European
Studies 6:1 (January 1990).
22. "Helsinki accords and changes in Eastern Europe" Pakistan Horizon LXIII:I (January 1990),
pp. 45-63.
23. "The Polish road to reforms" Journal of European Studies 6:2 (July 1990), pp. 73-90.
24. "European Union and the SAARC: problems and prospects" Journal of European Studies 7:1
(January 1991), pp. 48-56.
25. "Implications of Perestroika for the Soviet Asian Republics" Central Asia 29 (Winter,1991), pp.
29-42.
26. "From Cold War to Condominium?" Pakistan Horizon 44:2 (April 1991) pp. 39-54.
27. "EEC and South Africa" Journal of European Studies 8:1 (January 1992), pp.38-60.
28. "India's role in the New Central Asia" Pakistan Horizon 45:3 (July 1992), pp.57-70.
29. "Avoiding war between India and Pakistan: a model of conflict resolution and confidence
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building in post-cold war era" in Strategic Studies (Islamabad) XVI:1&2 Autumn & Winter 1993,
pp. 5-26.
30) "Conflict Resolution and Confidence-Building in Central Asia" Strategic Studies (Islamabad)
Spring 1994,pp.58-94.
31.”The applicability of the Helsinki model for the task of confidence-building and conflict
resolution in the Indo- Pakistan sub-continent" Contemporary South Asia (Oxford) (1994) 3 (3),
pp. 237-256.
32. "Confidence-Building Measures between India and Pakistan" Peace Initiatives (Mumbai) 1:1
(July-August 1995), pp.29-41.
33. "The ethnic factor in Contemporary Central Asia: Pakistan's Perspective" Eurasian Studies
(Ankara) Vol.4. Winter 1995/96, pp.12-21.
34. "Indo-Pak Conflict Resolution: Lessons from the Arab-Israeli Peace Process" BIISS Journal
(Dhaka) Vol.17. No.2 (April1996), pp.208-237.
35. "National Security and the Global Politics" National Development and Security
(Rawalpindi) Vol. IV, No.3 (February 1996), pp.41-52.
36. "Pakistan and Israel - Distant Adversaries or neighbors? Journal of South Asian and Middle
Eastern Studies (Villanova) Vol. 20, No. 1 (Fall 1996), pp. 20-45.
37. "Pakistan and the Power Struggle in Afghanistan" Eurasian Studies, (Ankara) 3 (Fall 1996),
pp. 30-44.
38. "Ethnicity and State Power in Pakistan: The Karachi Crisis," Asian Survey, (Berkeley) Vol.
XXXVI, No. 10, October 1996, pp. 1031-1046.
39. “Decision-Making in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Making Process National Development And
Security. ((Rawalpindi), Vol. V. No.2, November 1996, pp. 91-131.
40. "In Search of security after the end of the cold war: Pakistan's Security Concerns" in World
Affairs (New Delhi) Vol.1. No.4, October-December 1997, pp. 68-76.
41. "The emergence of three Asias" in World Affairs (New Delhi) Vol.2. No. 2, April-June
1998, pp. 122-139.
42. “Islam in America: Image and Reality” in Pakistan Journal of American Studies (1998)
(Islamabad) Vol.16, No.2 (Fall 1998), pp.7-26.
43. “Nuclear South Asia: Impact on Conventional and Nuclear Arms Race Margalla Papers (1998)
Islamabad, National Defense College, pp. 55-70.
44. "The Rationale of Confidence-Building Measures in the post-Kargil Scenario," Pakistan
Perspectives (Karachi) Vol. 4, No. 1, January-June, 1999, pp. 61-78.
45. "The Role and Relevance of CBMs in the new security paradigm of South Asia," NDC Journal,
(Islamabad), 1999, pp.1-14.
46. "Nuclear Proliferation in South Asia: The Role and Policy of G-8 and China," National
Development and Security (Rawalpindi) Vol. VII, No.2, November 1999, pp. 83-98.
47. “Management of water resources in Central Asia: Lessons for the South Asian Countries,”
Eurasian Studies (Ankara) 15 (Summer 1999), pp. 97-120.
48. “Rethinking the Concept of Peace Process,” BIISS Journal (Dhaka) Vol. 20, No. 4, 1999, pp.
437-464.
49. “Where is Pakistan Heading? Implications of the Coup d’ East,” World Affairs (New Delhi),
Vol.4. No. 1, January-March 2000, pp. 62-82.
50. “Communication Linkage between Central and South Asia: A Case Study of Karakorum
Highway,” Eurasian Studies (Ankara) (Summer 2001), pp. 185-201.
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51. “Domestic and External Dimensions of Terrorism and Regional Security in South Asia”
Margalla Papers, (2001) Islamabad, National Defense College, pp. 46-57.
52. “Pakistan’s Role In Revitalizing SAARC: Problems and Prospects,” Bangladesh Journal Of
National And Foreign Affairs, (Dhaka) Vol. 3. No. 2, Autumn, 2002, pp. 1-15.
53. “Challenges for Muslims After 9/11: Perceptions of Muslim World,” Margalla Papers, 2002,
(Islamabad), pp. 1-18.
54. “The Challenge of Cooperation in Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations” Regional Studies
(Islamabad) Vol. XXI, No. 1, Winter 2002-03, pp. 61-87.
55. “9/11 and the Changing Paradigm of Conflict Resolution” IPRI Journal (Islamabad), Vol. 111,
No. 1, Winter 2003, pp.1-20.
56. “Paths to Peace Process” Journal of Peace Studies (New Delhi), Vol. II. No. 1, January-March
2004, pp. 3-13.
57. “Pakistan, India, China Triangle” Margalla Papers, 2004 (Islamabad) pp. 36-46.
58. “The EU and the Recent Confidence-Building Measures in the Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent”
Journal of European Studies (Karachi) Vols. 20&21, July 2004&January 2005, Nos. 2&1, pp. 37-
49.
59. “Pakistan-Japan Relations: Security, Economic and Political Dimensions” BIISS Journal
(Dhaka) Vol. 2, 2006, pp. 187-202.
60. “Kashmir and the Process of Conflict Resolution,” Pakistan Perspectives (Karachi, Vo.. 11,No.
2, July-December 2006.
61. “South Asian Response to the War on Terror” Journal of Political Studies (Lahore) Vol. XI,
Summer 2007, pp. 1-10
62. “Pakistan: The Challenge of Ethnic Nationalism and the State Response” Nepali Journal of
Contemporary Studies, (Katmandu) Vol. VII, No. 2, September 2007, pp. 1-17.
63. "Contemporary Sino-Russian Relations and their Strategic and Economic Significance,"
Journal of European Studies, (Karachi), Vol. 23&24, Nos. 2&1, July 2007 & January 2008, pp.
210-223.
64. "Sectarian Conflicts in Pakistan," Pakistan Vision (Lahore) Pakistan Study Center, University
of the Punjab, Vol. 9, No. 1, June 2008, pp.1-19.
65. "Where is Indo-Pak Peace Process Heading?" South Asian Affairs (Andhra University
Visakhapatnam) Vol. 1, No. 1, January-June 2008, pp. 35-50.
66. "Paradigm Shift in Pakistan's Foreign Policy?" Orient German Journal of Politics, Economics
and Culture of the Middle East (Berlin) 1: 2009, pp.29-38.
67. "The Redefining of NATO's Post-Cold War Role: The Concept of Out of Area Operations,"
Journal of European Studies, Vol. 24&25, Nos. 2&1, July 2008 & January 2009.
68. "Sectarian Conflict in Pakistan: Some Lessons from the Irish Experience," IPRI Journal
(Islamabad) Vol. X, No. 1, Winter 2010, pp. 50-76.
69. “Constitution and Contemporary Politics of Pakistan,” Nepali Journal of Contemporary
Studies (Kathmandu) Vol. XX, No. 2, October 2010, pp. 1-16.
70. “South Asia after Osama bin Laden,” South Asian Journal (Lahore) July-September 2011, pp.
121-131.
71. “The Challenge of Extremism in Pakistan: Are there lessons to be learnt from Singapore?” IPRI
Journal (Islamabad) Vol. XI, No. 2, Summer 2011, pp. 44-63.
72. “The Impact of the War Against Terror in Pakistan” Journal of South Asian and Middle
Eastern Studies (Villanova), Vo. XXXV, No. 1, Fall 2011, 63-79.
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73. “The Challenges of Counter-Terrorism in Pakistan” BIISS Journal (Dhaka) Vol. 32, No. 1,
January 2011, pp. 75-88.
74. “A New Strategic Vision for South Asia?” in FPRC Journal (New Delhi) 9: 2012, pp. 108-117.
75. “Vision for a Secular Pakistan” Strategic Analysis (New Delhi) Vol. 32, No. 2, 2012
76. “What went wrong with Obama’s Af-Pak Policy?” Regional Studies, (Islamabad) Vol. XXX,
No. 3, Summer 2012, pp. 47-67.
77. “Conflict formation and transformation in Afghanistan since 1973” Journal of Contemporary
Studies (Islamabad), Vol. II, No, 1, Summer 2013, pp. 1-23.
78. “Vision and the Indo-Pak Peace Process”, Regional Studies ((Islamabad), Vol. XXX1, No4
(Autumn 2013), pp.3-20.
79. “Conflict Prevention And The New Provincial Map of Pakistan: A Case Study of Hazara
Province,” Journal of Political Studies (Lahore) Vol. 20, No. 2, Winter 2013, pp. 1-19.
80. “The Dynamics of Elite Politics in Pakistan and its nexus with Clergy and Military,” Journal of
South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, (Villanova) Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2, Winter, 2015, pp. 44-
64.
81. “Dynamics of Indo-Pak Peace Process in the post-Indian Election Scenario” Journal of
International Relations, (Savor) Vol. VI, No. 6, 2015,pp. 35-46.
82. “Strategic Meaning of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor,” Strategic Studies, (Islamabad),
Vol. 34, No. 38, Winter 2014 and Spring 2015, No. 4 and 1, pp. 35-49.
83. “The Dynamics of Pakistan’s Intra-national security: The Role of New Provinces,” India
Quarterly (New Delhi), Vol. 72, No. 1, March 2016, pp.16-29.
84. “National Harmony And Cohesion: A Case Study of Sindh” Journal of Contemporary Studies
(Islamabad) Vol. IV, No. 01, Summer 2015, pp.1-13.
85. “Arctic as a Conflict Zone: Options for Russia” Central Asia (Peshawar) Issue 74, Summer
2014, pp. 103-114.
86. 87. “Reconceptualizing Social Sciences,” Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, University
of Karachi, July 2015.
88. “Conflict Transformation as a Policy Change in South Asia: A Case Study of Balochistan”
Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Villanova) Vol. XL, No 3 (Spring 2017),
pp.57-73.
89. “Indian Secularism and the Erosion of Article 370” Pakistan Vision, (Lahore) Vol. 20, No. 1,
June 2017, pp.1-12.
90. “Understanding Violent Extremism: Pakistan and the Predicament of Youth.” BIISS Journal
(Dhaka) Vol. 37, No, 4, October 2016.
91. “Peace Research: Challenge and an Opportunity for Pakistan” in Pakistan Horizon, (Karachi)
Vol. 69, No. 3, July 2016, pp. 59-73.
92. “Theory and Practice of Work Ethics: A Case Study of Pakistan” in Journal of Asian Politics
and Society, University of Chittagong, Vol. II. No. 1, January 2018, pp. 1-18.
93. “The Vision of Regional Cooperation in the three Asias: The Role of ECO and SAARC” in
Central Asia, Issue No. 79, Winter 2016, pp. 67-80.
94. “Peace and Conflict Management for Sustainable Development in Pakistan” Journal of South
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Villanova) Vol. 42, No. 1 (Fall 2018), pp. 49-67.
95. “Enlightenment and the Challenge of Extremism in Pakistan” Journal of Political Studies
(Lahore) Vol. Special Issue, 2018, pp. 1-13.
96. “Historical, Political and Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations” Pakistan
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(iv) OTHERS
PROFILE
Pakistan-Italian Relations. Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1989.pp.52.
MONOGRAPHS 1.Confidence-Building Measures in South Asia Geneva: Program for Strategic and International
Security Studies, The Graduate Institute of International Studies, 1991. pp.45.
2.Indo-Pakistan Normalization Process: The Role of CBMs in the post-Cold War Era. Published
as an Occasional Paper by Program In Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security,
(ACDIS) University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, U.S.A. November 1993, pp.1-19.
3.The Road To Peace In South Asia: Lessons For India And Pakistan From The Arab-Israeli
Peace Published as an Occasional Paper by the Program In Arms Control, Disarmament &
International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A., August 1996, pp.62.
4. Pakistan and Bangladesh: From Conflict To Cooperation Published as BIISS Papers, 19 by the
Bangladesh Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Dhaka, March 2003, pp. 59. Also
published by the Pakistan Study Center, University of Karachi.
PROJECTS COMPLETED
1.Project Director of a project funded by the Ford Foundation “Peace by process: lessons for India
and Pakistan from the Middle East.”
Report of the Project entitled, The Road to Peace In South Asia: Relevance and Irrelevance
of the Middle East Experience (Karachi: Department of International Relations, June 1999).
Chronology of Conflict and Cooperation in the Middle East and South Asia 1990-1999 (Karachi: Department of International Relations, February 2000) pp. 96.
Book, The Arab-Israeli Peace Process Lessons for India and Pakistan (Karachi: Oxford
University Press, 2001).
2. Project Director of a project funded by the United States Institute of Peace “The Role and
Relevance of Confidence-Building Measures in post-Nuclear South Asia.”
Book Moonis Ahmar and Farhan H. Siddiqi, (eds.), The Challenges of Conflict
Resolution and Security in 21st Century: Problems and Prospects (Karachi: Program
on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, 2001).
Chronology of Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia, 1947-2002 (Karachi:
Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, 2001).
Book, Moonis Ahmar (ed.), The Challenge of Confidence-Building in South Asia
(New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications, 2001).
Book, Moonis Ahmar (ed.), Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia (Dhaka:
University Press Limited, 2003).
3. War avoidance between India and Pakistan. Funded by the Research Facility Center, Faculty
of Arts, University of Karachi and completed in 1993.
4.Conflict resolution and confidence building between India and Pakistan: a study of
perceptions. Funded by the Research Facility Center, Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi and
completed in 1997.
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5. Communication linkage between Pakistan and Central Asia: A study of KKH. Funded by
the Research Facility Center, University of Karachi, 2002.
6. A Comparative Study of Pakistan and Bangladesh: Economic, Political and Cultural
Dynamics. Duration of Project. January-October 2002. Funded by the Asia Scholarship
Foundation, Bangkok from January-October 2002.
Monograph entitled, “Pakistan and Bangladesh: From Conflict to Cooperation” published
by the Bangladesh Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Dhaka (2003) and
Pakistan Study Center, University of Karachi (2004).
7. Project on Database on terrorist and violent conflicts in South Asia sponsored by Regional
Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
8. Project on, A Study of the Afghan Conflicts: 1988-2006 funded by the Higher Education
Commission (HEC), Islamabad.
9. Project on Preventive Action and Debate on New Provinces in Pakistan sponsored by the
Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflicts (GPPAC) The Hague and Regional
Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo in 2012.
10. Part of two-year research project with Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies and Violence
Research Center at the University of Bielefeld, Germany 2013-15.
Articles published in newspapers and magazines
Published articles on themes related to Conflict Resolution and Confidence-Building Measures in
following newspapers and magazines:-
1. Defense Journal
2. Daily Dawn (Karachi)
3. Daily Times (Lahore)
4.Globe (Karachi)
5.India Abroad (New York)
6.Pakistan and Gulf Economist (Karachi)
7. Probe (Weekly) Dhaka
8. South Asia (Karachi)
9.The Daily Star (Dhaka)
10. The Hindustan Times (New Delhi)
11.The Independent (Dhaka)
12. The Holiday (Dhaka)
13.Times of India (New Delhi).
14.Third World International (Karachi)
15. The Muslim (Islamabad)
16. The Nation (Lahore).
17. The New Nation (Dhaka)
18. The News International (Karachi)
SEMINARS ATTENDED/LECTURES DELIVERED Attended Seminars and delivered
Lectures in Austria, Bangladesh, India, Egypt, Germany, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland,
Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, Peoples Republic of China and the United States.
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES 1.Represented Pakistan in a Sub-Asian Regional Symposium on "Peace, Development,
Disarmament and International Security". The United Schools International organized the seminar
with the assistance of UNESCO in New Delhi from December 23-28, 1985.
2.Represented Pakistan in an International Seminar on "American Politics and Foreign Policy
Making Process" held in Salzburg, Austria from July 31 to August 12, 1988.
3. Represented Pakistan in a Sub-Asian Regional Seminar on "Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy"
organized by the United Schools International with the collaboration of IAEA in New Delhi from
February 20-23, 1989..
4. Participated in an International Seminar on “International Security” organized by the Program in
Strategic and International Security Studies, The Graduate Institute of International
Studies, Geneva, Switzerland from July 16-21, 1990.
5. Presented a paper entitled, "European Union and the SAARC: Pakistan's Perspective" in an
International Seminar organized by the Center for West European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi, on September 16, 1990.
6. Participated in a workshop on "Approaches and methods in conflict resolution" at the Wayne
State University, Detroit, United States on October 3, 1991.
7. Participated in a seminar on "Regional Security" organized by Program In Arms Control,
Disarmament and International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United
States on October 6, 1991.
8. Participated in a seminar on "dispute resolution" organized by the Center for South Asian Studies,
University of California, Berkeley, United States on October 14, 1991.
9. Participated in a seminar on "Regional Conflicts in South Asia and U.S Foreign Policy" at the
Council on Foreign Relations, New York, United States on October 21, 1991.
10. Read a paper entitled, "Security and Disarmament in the Asia/Pacific Region: The South Asian
Perspective" on March 24, 1992". The conference was organized by the UN Institute for
Disarmament Research" in Beijing, Peoples Republic China.
11. Participated in an International Conference on "Asian Regional Cooperation" organized by
Foundation For Research On National Development And Security in Rawalpindi from November
24-28, 1992.
12. Read a Paper on "India's role in the New Central Asia" in an International Conference organized
by the Institute of Central and West Asian Studies at Karachi in November 1993.
13. Read a paper in an International Seminar on "Conflict management and confidence building:
the relevance of cooperation in non-military areas between India and Pakistan". The Bangladesh
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (BIISS) in Dhaka organized the conference from
February 06-08, 1994.
14.Read a paper on "Conflict Resolution and Confidence-Building in Central Asia" organized by
the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, on March 20, 1994.
15.Read a paper in an International Conference on "Indian Ocean: Security and Stability in the
post-cold war era" organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad from April 18-20,
1994.
16.Participated in an international workshop on "security, technology and arms control" organized
by the Center for Defense Studies, Kings College, London in Nathiagali, Pakistan from May 10-19,
1994.
17.Participated in an international conference on "Security and Conflict Resolution in South Asia"
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organized by Mershan Center, Ohio State University at Salzburg from June 28-30, 1994.
18.Participated in a workshop organized by the Mershan Center, The Ohio State University, at
Columbus on "Conflict Resolution in South Asia" from June 09-13, 1995.
19.Participated in an annual South Asian Conference sponsored by the South Asian Studies,
University of Wisconsin, Madison from October 20-23, 1995.
20.Participated in a conference on, "50th
anniversary of India and Pakistan" at the Woodrow Wilson
Center for Scholars, Washington DC on June 3-4, 1997.
21.Participated in a conference on, "Nuclear Proliferation: tools of trade" at the Carnegie
Endowment for International Peace on June 10-11, 1997.
22.Read a paper entitled, “Pakistan and the Afghan power struggle” in a conference on,
“Afghanistan” organized by the Center for Asian Studies, University of Cairo, Giza, Egypt, in
December, 1997.
23.Read a paper entitled, “Conflict over water resources in Central Asia” at a conference organized
by the Department of International Relations in collaboration of Hanns Seidel Foundation in
Karachi on June 3, 1998.
24. Read a paper on “the concept of peace process” at an International Workshop organized under
the Ford Foundation/International Relations Department research project lessons for India and
Pakistan from the Arab-Israeli peace process in Karachi on September 2, 1998.
25. Presented a paper on, “the concept of Peace Process” at an International Workshop organized
by Center for Asian Studies, University of Cairo, Giza in Portsaid on February 11-13, 1999. The
Workshop was held under the Ford Foundation/International Relations Department Research
Project “Lessons for India and Pakistan from the Arab-Israeli Peace Process”
26. Participated in a conference on, “The Challenge of Cooperation in South Asia” organized by the
Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies, University of
Notre Dame, Indiana and the Fourth Freedom Forum, Goshen in Kathmandu, Nepal in December
1998.
27. Presented a paper on, “Confidence Building Measures in South Asia: Lessons from the Middle
East” at a conference organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo in June
1999.
28. Presented a paper on, “CBMs and the Arab-Israeli Peace Process,” in a workshop entitled,
“Media and CBMs,” organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo in January
2000.
29. Presented a paper on, “Pedagogy of armed conflict: Pakistan’s Perspective,” in a workshop
entitled, “Peace and Conflict Studies,” organized by the South Asian Studies Division, Jawaharlal
Nehru University and Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
Indiana in March 2000.
30. Presented a paper on, “Nuclear Weapons and Regional Security” at an international seminar
organized by German Council on Foreign Relations, Berlin and Center for Security Studies, Zurich
in Lausanne, Switzerland on October 14, 2000.
31. Presented a paper on, “Comprehensive Security For South Asia” at an international seminar
organized by the Delhi Policy Group, in New Delhi, India on January 23, 2001.
32. Presented a paper on, “The Sindhi-Mohajir Conflicts” at a seminar organized by the European
Center for Conflict Prevention, Utretch, The Netherlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka in May 2001.
33. Presented a paper on, “Sources of Inter and Intra-State Conflicts in South Asia,” at a symposium
organized by Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) New Delhi, India
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on October 3, 2001.
34. “Developing Cooperative Security Framework for the Region”, paper presented at a three-day
seminar on, Post 9/11 Developments: Implications for South Asia organized by the Regional Center
for Strategic Studies in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Foundation at Nagarcot, Nepal on June
17-19, 2002.
35. “Linking and Promoting Track-II Diplomacy in South Asia,” paper presented at a three-day
international seminar organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Strategic and International Studies,
Dhaka on October 8, 2002.
36. “Democracy assessment and indicators for Pakistan,” paper presented at a two-day international
conference on organized by the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Dhaka University in
collaboration with International Development Electoral Assistance (IDEA) on November 19, 2002.
37. Discussant in a session on, “Developing a Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia” at
an international conference on, “Terrorism in South Asia: Impact on Development and Democratic
Process” organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo in collaboration with
Konrad Adenauer Foundation, New Delhi in Katmandu on November 25, 2002.
38. Gave a presentation on “Database on Terrorism” at a seminar organized by the Regional Center
for Strategic Studies, Colombo on July 4, 2003.
39. Gave a presentation on, “Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations: From Conflict to Cooperation” at the
annual conference of Asian Scholarship Foundation, Bangkok, Thailand, held on September 02,
2003
40. Presented a paper on, “Pakistan after September 11” at a regional conference organized by the
Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) Dhaka, Bangladesh in September 2003.
41. Presented a paper on, “Country Report on Pakistan’s Justice system in resolving conflicts” at a
conference organized in Istanbul, Turkey by Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International
Criminal Law, Freiburg, Germany on December 6, 2003.
42. Presented a paper on, “The Dynamics of Sectarian Conflict in Pakistan” at the International
Summer Academy on Conflict Management held at Bad Stafeslstein, Germany and organized by
the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law in September 2004.
43. Presented a paper on, “Regional Stability and Cooperation: The role of Bangladesh and
Pakistan,” organized by Probe Magazine in Dhaka on April 18, 2007.
44. Participated in an International Conferences held at Williamsberg, Virginia on “The Future of
Democracy” on September 16-19, 2007. The Conference was organized by the World Forum on
the Future of Democracy and was participated by 100 delegates from 16 emerging democracies.
45. Participated in a Regional Workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 9-10, 2008 on,
"Indo-Lanka Relations In the Context of Sri Lanka's Ethno-Political Conflict & India's New
Policy Framework," organized by South Asia Peace Institute.
46. Participated in a Regional Curricula Development Workshop on Conflict Management and
Conflict Resolution in Kathmandu Nepal on November 30 to December 04, 2008 and organized
by the UN University of Peace Costa Rica in collaboration with Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, Nepal.
47. Participated in an International Workshop on "Civil Society Perspectives on Conflict and Peace
in South and Southeast Asia" in Bangkok, Thailand on February 23-25, 2009 and organized by the
Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Research Center for Peace Building, Mahidol
University and Berghof Foundation for Peace Support, Berlin.
48. Presented a paper entitled, "State of Human Security in South Asia in an International
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Seminar on "Human Security Approach to Counter Extremism in South Asia: Relevance of
Japanese Experience" organized by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic
Studies, Dhaka on November 24, 2009.
49. Participated in a regional conference on “Countering Terrorism: Building a Common Approach
in SAARC,” in Dhaka on April 12-13, 2010 organized by the Institute of Peace and Conflict
Studies, New Delhi in collaboration with the Bangladesh Institute of Strategic and International
Studies.
50. Participated in the 9th Shangri-La Dialogue (Asian Security Summit) held in Singapore on June
04-06, 2010 and organized by the International Institute of Strategic Studies, London.
51. Participated in a workshop on “Armed Conflict in South Asia: Towards a Cooperative
Framework for Preventive Action” held in by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies and Global
Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflicts held in Colombo on May 3-4, 2012.
52. Participated in a regional workshop on, “The costs of peace in South Asia: Challenge for Peace
and Reconciliation in the Region” held on August 11, 2014 in Kathmandu and organized by the
Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo and Global Partnership for the Prevention of
Armed Conflicts, The Hague.
53. Presented a paper on “The Meaning of China-Pakistan Strategic Corridor” in a conference
organized by Pakistan Embassy, Silk Road Foundation, Beijing and Peking University in Beijing on
May 23-24, 2015.
54. Presented a paper on, “Pakistan-China Relations: Perspective from Pakistan” in a two-day
International Conference on “China in South Asia and South Asia in China” held on December 05-
06, 2016 in Colombo and organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Sri Lanka in
collaboration with Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.
55. Presented a paper “Where South Asia Stands in the Emerging Multi-Polar World?” in an
International Conference on “South Asia Amidst a New World Order” organized by the Center for
South Asian Studies and Konrad Adenuer Stifftung in Kathmandu Nepal on March 25-26, 2018.
56. Presented a paper on, “Youth Radicalization in South Asia: A Case Study of Pakistan” in an
International Conference on, “Radicalization in Youth in South Asia” organized by the Regional
Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo and Global Platform for the Prevention of Armed Conflicts
in Colombo on June 7, 2018.
TALKS AND PAPER PRESENTATIONS (INTERNATIONAL)
1.Delivered a lecture at a seminar "Indo-Pakistan Relations" on February 26, 1989. The lecture was
organized by the Indian Council of World Affairs" New Delhi., India.
2.Delivered a talk on "Helsinki model for the South Asian Security" at the South Asian Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on September 19, 1990.
3.Delivered a talk on "Conflict Resolution and Confidence-Building in Central Asia: The Role of
ECO" sponsored by the Program in South and West Asian Studies, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, United States on March 30, 1993.
4.Delivered a talk at a symposium on "Security Environment in South Asia" organized by Program
in South and West Asian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States on
April 8, 1993.
5.Delivered a talk on "Conflict Resolution in Central Asia and the Role of Confidence-Building
Measures" organized by the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, University of California
at San Diego, United States on May 4, 1993.
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6.Delivered at talk on "Conflict Resolution and Confidence-Building between India and Pakistan"
organized Professor John Harvey of Center for Strategic Affairs, Stanford University,
United States on May 09, 1993
7. Delivered at Talk on " Indo-Pakistan normalization process and the role of CBMs" organized by
Professor Damodar SarDesai, Department of History, University of California at Los Angeles,
United States on May 12,1993.
8.Gave a public lecture at the Bandranaiki Memorial Center for International Studies (BMCIS)
Colombo on "Confidence- Building and Conflict Resolution in South Asia" on January 29, 1994.
9.Delivered a talk on "Kashmir: a just solution" organized by the Program In Arms Control,
Disarmament and International Security and the Program on South and West Asian Studies,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on April 5, 1995.
10.Delivered at talk on "The future of South Asia" at a seminar organized by the Program In Arms
Control, Disarmament and International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on
May 03, 1995.
11.Gave a talk on "Should the U.S. initiate a peace process in South Asia" at a seminar organized by
the Program In Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign in October 1995.
12.Gave a talk on "A second Jewish-Muslim Reconciliation? Pakistan-Israel Relations" at the
Program In Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign on February 9, 1996.
13.Gave a presentation on "the role of ethnicity and religion in Central Asia" at a workshop on
"The Three Asias" organized by the Program In South And West Asian Studies with the
elaboration of Program In Arms Control Disarmament And International Security, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on April 28, 1996.
14.Gave a presentation on, "the road to peace in South Asia: lessons for India and Pakistan from the
Arab-Israeli peace process" in a workshop on the Middle East/South Asia peace processes held at
the Program In Arms Control, Disarmament And International Security, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign on April 29, 1996.
15. Presented a paper on, August 1, 1997on “Vision for the peace process" organized by the
Program In Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, United States.
16.Gave a presentation on, “Lessons for India and Pakistan from the Arab-Israeli peace process” at
the Center for Asian Studies, University of Cairo, Giza, Egypt in December, 1997.
17. Gave a presentation on, “Strategic connections between Middle East and South Asia” at Center
for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC on October 4, 1999.
18. “Lessons for India and Pakistan from Middle East Peace Process” at the Middle East Institute,
Washington DC on October 7, 1999.
19. “Coup in Pakistan: a step backward or forward” at the Kroc Institute of International Peace
Studies, University of Notre Dame, Indiana on October 28, 1999.
20. “Implications of Coup in Pakistan” at the Program In Arms Control, Disarmament &
International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on November 19, 1999.
21. “Rethinking the concept of Peace Process” at the Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies,
University of Notre Dame, Indiana on November 23, 1999.
22. “The Kargil Crisis: Pakistan’s Perspective,” at the South Asian Studies Division, Jawaharlal
Nehru University, New Delhi on March 14, 2000.
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23. Gave a talk on, “Bangladesh and Pakistan: Moving beyond rhetoric and emotions” at the
Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka on March 7, 2002.
24. Gave a talk on, “South Asia after September 11” at the Department of Political Science and
Public Administration, Shah Jalal University, Sylhet on April 22, 2002.
25. Gave a talk on, “Bangladesh and Pakistan: Conflict and Cooperation” at the Department of
Political Science, Jahangir Nagar University, Savor on May 06, 2002.
26. Gave a talk on, “Bangladesh and Pakistan: Conflict and Cooperation” at the Department of
Political Science, Rajshahi University on August, 18, 2002.
27. Presented a paper at a seminar on, “Bangladesh and Pakistan: Conflict or Cooperation”
organized by the Research Society of Bangladesh, Chittagong on August 30, 2002.
28. Gave a talk on, “The Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations” at the Department of Political
Science, Chittagong University on September 2, 2002.
29. Gave a presentation on, “Pakistan as a bridge state” at the Asia Research Center, London School
of Economics and Political Science, UK on March 9, 2004.
30. Gave a presentation on, “An opportunity for peace in Kashmir?” at Department of International
Relations, University Kent at Canterbury, UK, on March 15, 2004.
31. Gave a presentation on, “Pakistan’s internal security concerns” at the International Institute of
Strategic Studies, London, UK on April 23, 2004.
32. Discussant at an International Conference on “Japan-South Asia Relations” organized by the
Japan Study Center, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 31, 2006.
33. Gave a talk on, “Challenge of Ethnic nationalism and the State Response” in a workshop
organized by the Nepal Center for Contemporary Studies, Kathmandu on January 26, 2007.
34. Gave a talk at the Stimson Center, Washington DC on, “The Future of Pakistan” on
September 20, 2007.
35. Participated in a one-day conference, “U.S-Pak Strategic Partnership: A Track II Dialogue
for Long-Term Security Cooperation and Stability” organized by the Center for Contemporary
Conflict, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and Spearhead Research Institute with support from
the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and the U.S. Defence Threat Reduction
Agency. Conference was held in University of California, Washington D.C. Center on
September 21, 2007
36. Gave a talk on, “What went wrong in Pak-Afghan Relations” at the South Asian Institute,
Heidelberg University, Germany on July 4, 2008.
37. Gave a presentation on, “Pakistan’s strategic role in Asia: A key player in war against
terrorism”? at the Summer Academy of German Council on Foreign Relations, Berlin on July 17,
2008.
38. Gave a talk on, “Pakistan’s internal and external security dynamics” at the Asia Section,
German Institute of Strategic and Security Affairs, Berlin on July 17, 2008.
39. Gave a talk on, "Constitution and Contemporary Pakistan" in a ten-day workshop organized by
the Nepal Center for Contemporary Affairs at Dulhekhel, Nepal on January 29, 2010.
40. Gave a talk on “Transformation of Terrorism Threat in Pakistan” at International Center for
Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Rajaratram School of International Studies, Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore on January 14, 2011.
41. Gave a talk on “The Challenge of Counter Terrorism in Pakistan” at the Institute of South Asian
Studies, National University of Singapore on January 27, 2011.
42. Gave a talk at Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) Berlin, on, “Challenging the Secular State in
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Pakistan: The New Mobility of Radical Networks and the Transformation of Terrorist Threat” on
June 30, 2011.
43. Presented a paper on, “A framework for Conflict Prevention in South Asia” in a two-day
regional workshop on “Armed Conflicts in South Asia” organized by Global Platform for the
Prevention of Armed Conflicts (GPPAC) and Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Sri
Lanka held on May 02-03, 2012.
44. Presented a paper on, “The Rise of China and South Asia: Pakistan’s Perspective” in a
Conference organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
on December 17-18, 2012.
45. Presented a paper on, “Strengthening SAARC: The Role of Bangladesh and Pakistan” in a
seminar organized by South Asia Youth for Peace and Prosperity Society (SAYPPS) held at the
University of Chittagong on December 20, 2012.
46. Presented a paper on, “Violence Research and Development: Pakistan’s Perspective” in a winter
school on Violence Research and Development, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, University
of Bielefeld, Germany on November 5, 2013.
47. Gave a presentation on, “State and Societal Response to Violence in Pakistan” at the
International Center for Violence Research” University of Bielefeld on November 5, 2014.
48. Gave a presentation on “The Role of Civil Society for Peace and Security in South Asia” on a
two-day workshop on Peace and Security in South Asia organized by the Regional Center for
Strategic Studies, Colombo in collaboration with Global Platform for the Prevention of Armed
Conflicts held in Colombo on November 27, 2017.
49. Gave a talk in a seminar on, “Pakistan’s post 2018 elections challenges and prospects” held at
SWP (German Institute for International and Security Affairs) Berlin on August 8, 2018.
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED IN PAKISTAN 1. Delivered a talk in a seminar organized by the Department of International Relations, University
of Karachi on "Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean" on July 30, 1986.
2. Delivered a talk on "Foreign Policy of Pakistan: options and challenges" at a seminar organized
by the Rotary International, Karachi in October 1988.
3. Read a paper on "Sino-Soviet détente and its impact on Asian Security" at the Area Study Center
for Central Asia" University of Peshawar on December 14, 1989.
4. Read a paper on "Implications of Perestroika on the Soviet Central Asian Republics" at the Area
Study Center for Central Asia, University of Peshawar on February 8, 1991.
5. Delivered a lecture on "Europe- Future Unification" in April 1991 at the Pakistan Naval Staff
College, Karachi in April 1991.
6. Delivered at lecture on "European Union 1992: a model for the SAARC" in the Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi on June 17, 1991.
7.Delivered a lecture on "Break-up of USSR and emergence of Central Asian States" at the JCO
Academy, PAF Base, Karachi in September 1992.
8. Delivered at talk on "Ethnic conflicts in South Asia" at the Pakistan Navy Staff, College, Karachi
on April 04, 1994.
9. Read a paper on "Non-military CBMs in South Asia: Pakistan's Perspective" in a national
seminar entitled Pakistan's security concerns" organized by the Department of International
Relations, University of Karachi on April 24, 1994.
10.Read a paper on "United States and Central Asia: Distant Neighbors" in a conference organized
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by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi with the collaboration of
Hanns Seidel Foundation in Karachi on October 30-31, 1994.
11.Presented a paper on August 21, 1996 on "Decision-Making process in Pakistan's Foreign
Policy" in a one-day seminar in Karachi organized by Foundation For Research On International
Environment, National Development & Security.
12.Presented a paper on October 20, 1996 on "The politics of ethnicity and nationalism in Europe
and South Asia: lessons from the European experience" organized by the Area Study Center for
Europe, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany.
13.Presented a paper on December 2,1996 on, "Conflict management and the role of third party
mediation" organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in
collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany.
14.Gave a presentation on, "Global Power Structure" at the Air War College, Karachi in March
1997.
15.Gave a presentation on, "ASEAN and the Far East" at the Command and Staff College, Quetta
in May 1997.
16.Gave a presentation on “SAARC and the Indian Ocean” at the Command and Staff College,
Quetta in June 1998.
17.Gave a presentation on, “Islam in America: image and reality” at a conference organized by the
American Studies Center, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad on October 10, 1998.
18. Gave a presentation on, “The response of G-8 and China on the nuclear proliferation in South
Asia” at a seminar organized by FRIENDS in July, 1999.
19. Gave a presentation on, “Pakistan’s Foreign Policy,” at the Air War College, Karachi on March
8, 2000.
20. Presented a paper on, "Third Party Mediation as a lesson for South Asia from the Arab-Israeli
Peace Process," in Ford Foundation/International Relations Department, University of Karachi
Workshop on April 08, 2000.
21. Presented a paper on, "The CTBT Controversy: The Regional Dimension," in a seminar
organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi on April 29, 2000.
22. Gave a presentation on, “Internal Stability and National Security” at the Air War College,
Karachi on August 31, 2000.
23. Gave a presentation on, “The growing strategic partnership between USA-India, Russia – India
and its impact on Pakistan” at the Air War College, Karachi on November 03, 2000.
24. Gave a presentation on, “The predicament of conflict resolution in South Asia: major conceptual
dimensions” in a workshop on, The challenge of Conflict Resolution in 21st Century: Problems and
Prospects” held at International Relations Department, University of Karachi on November 11,
2000.
25. Gave a presentation in an international workshop on, “The Rationale of Confidence-Building
Measures” organized under the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi on February 23, 2001.
26. Gave a presentation in a workshop on, “Why rethinking the paradigms of conflict resolution” on
December 22, 2001 held under the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department
of International Relations, University of Karachi.
27. Presented a paper on, “Civil Society of Bangladesh and the challenge of Peace: Lessons for
South Asia” at the fifth Sustainable Development Policy Institute Conference held in Islamabad on
November 01, 2002.
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28. Gave a presentation on “Pakistan Domestic Challenges” at the National Defense College,
Islamabad in December 2002.
29. Gave a presentation at a two-day international conference, “A New Peace And A New War”
organized by the International Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution, held in Islamabad in May
2004.
30. Gave a talk at the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore on, “Options for the Resolving the
Kashmir Dispute” on January 05, 2005.
31. Gave a talk at the Command and Staff College, Quetta, “Research Methodology” on February
24, 2005.
32. Presented a paper on, “The implications of EU’s enlargement” at a seminar organized by the
Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi on March 01, 2005.
33. Presented a paper on, “Afghanistan after 9/11” at an International Workshop on, “The Challenge
of Rebuilding Afghanistan” held under the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution,
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi on March 2, 2005.
34. Presented a paper on “Theory and Practice of Work Ethics: A Case Study of Pakistan” at a two
day national conference on Ethics, Values and Social Transformation: perspectives from Pakistan”
by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Islamabad and Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi on September 23, 2005.
35. Presented a paper, “Globalization and the problems of human development in Pakistan” at an
International workshop organized by the Area Study Center for Europe in collaboration with the
Hanns Seidel Foundation in Karachi on, November 29, 2006.
36. Gave a talk at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi on August 24, 2007 on, “Quaid’s Vision of
Pakistan.”
37. Presented a paper on, “Conflict Management Mechanisms: Need for An Alternate Approach” in
a two-day workshop on Conflict Management Mechanisms and the Challenge of Peace, organized
by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on November 26, 2007.
38. Presented a paper on “Contemporary Sino-Russian Relations and their Strategic and Economic
Significance” in one-day seminar on, Sino-Indian-Russia Triangle and its Impact on South Asian
Politics held at the Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi on December 15, 2007.
39. Gave a talk on, “EU-Asia Relations: Problems and Prospects” at the Area Study Center for
Europe, University of Karachi on February 6, 2008.
40. Gave a talk on “Work Ethics and the Rule of Law” in a seminar on, “Good Governance and the
Rule of Law” organized by the Transparency International in Karachi on February 7, 2008.
41. Presented a paper on, "International Relations and Research Methodology" at the First
International Relations Conference held at the Arts Auditorium, University of Karachi and
sponsored by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad on March 26-27, 2008.
42. Presented a paper on, "Soft Power and Foreign Policy Making Process" in a two-day workshop
on Foreign Policy Making Process held at the Goethe Institut on April 28-29, 2008 in collaboration
with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad.
43. Presented a paper on, "The Concept of Early Warning Mechanisms" in a two-day international
workshop on, "Early Warning Systems: Potential for Crisis Management and Regional
Cooperation" organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in
collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation on March 17-18, 2009.
44. Presented a paper on, "Teaching and Research Methods in IR Discipline" in a three-day
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International Conference organized by the Department of International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam
University, Islamabad in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation on April 06-08, 2009.
45. Presented a paper in a one-day seminar on, "The redefining of NATO's role after the Cold War:
The Concept of Out of Area Operations," presented at the Area Study Center for Europe, University
of Karachi on June 24, 2009.
46. Gave a talk on "Asymmetric Challenges to Pakistan's Internal Security," at the PAF Air War
College, Karachi on August 21, 2009.
47. Presented a paper on, "The Rationale of Conflict Resolution Research" in a two-day regional
workshop on conflict resolution research held at the University of Karachi on November 10-11,
2009 and organized by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Islamabad.
48. Presented a paper on, "The Case of Afghanistan: Punitive Intervention or Neo-Imperialism?" in
an International Conference organized by the Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi
in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on December 9, 2009.
49. Gave a talk on, “The Global and Regional Impact of Emerging Sino-Russian Partnership,” held
at the Area Study Center for Europe on March 16, 2010.
50. Presented a paper on, “Regionalism: Myth or Reality” in a two-day regional workshop on
Restructuring of SAARC organized by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution,
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel
Foundation, Islamabad on March 30, 2010.
51. Presented a paper on “Reconceptualizing Conflict Transformation” in a two-day International
Workshop on Conflict Transformation and the Challenge of Peace organized by the Program on
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of
Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad.
52. Gave a talk on, “Determinants of Foreign Policy” at National Institute of Management, Karachi
on March 9, 2012.
53. Presented a paper on, Conflict Transformation: Theories and Practices,” in a Conference on,
“Conflict Transformation & South Asian Security Dynamics – Strengthening Role Of Civil Society:
organized by the Center for International and Strategic Studies, Islamabad in collaboration with
Friedrich Nauman Stiftuing in Islamabad on July 18, 2012.
54. Presented a paper on, “Conflict Conflagration And Conflict Mitigation In The Context Of
Pakistani Diaspora: Permanent, Circular Migration And Political Refuge,” in an International
Conference on, “Pakistani Diaspora” by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute in collaboration
with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on November 14-15, 2012.
55. Gave a talk at the National Defense University on, “The Evolving Nature of Conflict” on
December 5, 2012.
56. Presented a paper on, “Cultural enlightenment” at the fourth Karachi Literary Festival (KLF)
held under the auspices of Oxford University Press on February 15, 2013.
57. Presented a paper on, “Pakistan’s Leadership Predicament,” in a national conference,
“Pakistan’s Political Dynamics,” organized by the Department of Political Science, University of
the Punjab, Lahore on March 21, 2013.
58. Presented a paper on, “Dealing with plagiarism in social sciences research” in a seminar on
plagiarism and academic integrity organized by the Karachi University Teacher’s Society held at the
Arts Auditorium on February 12, 2014.
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59. Presented a paper “The culture of non-violence in post-1971 Bangladesh” in an International
Conference on, “History of non-violence resistance in Pakistan” organized by Institute of Peace and
Diplomacy and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on February 27-28, 2014.
60. Presented a paper in a National Conference on, “The Idea of Pakistan: Diversity, Conflict and
Coexistence” organized by the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, National Defense
University, Islamabad and Konrad Adenuer Stifftung on March 17-18, 2014.
61. Presented a paper “Campus Violence in Pakistan: A Case Study of the University of Karachi” in
an International Seminar on, Development and Violence Conflict organized by the Institute of Social
and Cultural Studies, University of Punjab in collaboration with International Center for Violent
Research, University of Bielefeld, Germany on April 9, 2014.
62. Presented a paper “Intra-national security” in a two day International conference on, narratives
of national security” organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad in collaboration with
the U.S Institute of Peace Washington DC and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on
November 25-26, 2014.
63. Presented a paper on, “Revisiting the Indo-Pak Peace Process in the post-Indian elections
period” in an international conference on, “Implications of Indian elections on Pakistan’s Foreign
and Domestic Policies” organized by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and
the Hanns Seidel Foundation on November 27-28, 2014.
64. Gave a talk at the Air War College, Karachi on, “Formulation of Foreign Policy and Pakistan’s
Policy Options” on February 09, 2015. Also was phase mentor for the PAF Air War College,
Karachi from February 9-11, 2015 for the course participants on International Relations.
65. Gave a talk at School of Army Air Defense, Malir on “United States Exit Strategy and its
implications on geo-political environment” February 23, 2015.
66. Presented a paper on, “National Harmony and Cohesion: A Case Study of Sindh” in a workshop
organized by the School of Contemporary Studies, National Defense University, Islamabad and the
Higher Education Commission at the National Defense University on May 18, 2015.
67. Presented a paper on, “Europe’s Perspectives on South Asia” at the fourth International Social
Sciences Conference held at the Lahore School of Economics on March 18, 2016.
68. Presented a paper on, “Conceptual Understanding of Violent Extremism: Pakistan and the
Predicament of Youth” in a national conference organized by the Department of Peace and Conflict
Studies, National Defense University, Islamabad in collaboration with Konrad Adenuer Stifftung,
on “Pakistan’s Policy of Countering Violent Extremism: Progress and Challenges” held on April
13-14, 2016.
69. Presented a paper on, “Conflict Transformation as a policy change in South Asia” in a one-
day International Conference on, “Challenges of conflict, displacement and conflict resolution
through policy-making in Europe and South Asia” held on May 12 under the auspices of Faculty
of Social Sciences, University of Karachi, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and
Higher Education Commission, Islamabad at the University of Karachi.
70. Gave a lecture on, “How geo-strategic compulsions provide more opportunities than threats”
at the National School of Public Policy, Lahore on August 16, 2016.
71. Gave a lecture on, “Formulation of Foreign Policy and Pakistan’s Policy Options” at the Air
War College, Karachi on October 21, 2016.
72. Presented a paper on “Strengthening Peace and Cooperation in South Asia: Pakistan’s
Perspective” in an International Conference on, “Strengthening Peace and Cooperation in South
Asia: Constraints and Incentives” organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute and
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Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on November 22-23, 2016.
73. Presented a paper on “The Dynamics of Social and Human Development” in an international
conference on, “The Challenges of Social and Human Development” organized by the Faculty of
Social Sciences, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad on November 26-27, 2016.
74. Presented a paper “Role of leadership in promoting democratic traditions” in a one-day
national seminar on “Strengthening Political Process For Functional Democracy in Pakistan” in
the Department of Political Science, Forman Christian College, Lahore on November 29, 2016.
75. Presented a paper on, “Issues between Pakistan and Bangladesh: Challenges And
Opportunities” in a national conference on, Strategic Dynamics of Pakistan-Bangladesh
Relations In a Contemporary Geo-Political Setting at ISSRA, National Defence University,
Islamabad on December 01, 2016.
76. Delivered a talk on, “The Challenge of Water Management in Central Asia: A Case Study of
Aral Sea” held at the Area Study Center for Central Asia and Russia, University of Peshawar on
April 07, 2017.
77. Gave a presentation on Conflict Management and Conflict Transformation in a five-day
workshop organized by the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad on “Peace and Conflict
Studies” on May 16, 2017.
78. Presented a paper on, “The Vision of Regional Cooperation in the Three Asia: The Role of
ECO and SAARC” in an International Conference on, “Central Asia: Time and Space; Conflict,
Contest and (Dis) Integration” held on July 18-21, 2017 at Baragali Summer Campus, University
of Peshawar and organized by the Area Study Center (Russia, China & Central Asia) University
of Peshawar.
79. Presented a paper entitled “Development of CPEC: Impact of Regional Cooperation to End
Extremism in the Region” in a two-day National Conference on, “Changing Security Situation in
South Asia and Development of CPEC” organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute in
collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on September 20, 2017.
80. Presented a paper in an International Conference on “Implications of Great October
Revolution on Progressive and Secular Thought Process in South Asia” organized by Area Study
Center for Central Asia, Russia and China, University of Peshawar on November 8, 2017.
81. Presented a paper in an International Conference on, “Intra-State Conflicts as a Catalyst of
Displacement in Pakistan” organized by the Department of Political Sciences, Government
College University, Lahore on November 15, 2017.
82. Presented a paper on, “Enlightenment and the Challenge of Extremism in Pakistan” in an
International Conference on, “Changing Regional Political Dynamics in South Asia” organized
by the Department of Political Science and South Asian Studies, University of The Punjab on
January 18, 2018.
83. Gave a presentation on “Dynamics of Peace and Conflict Studies” in a conference on,
“Practical and Theoretical Aspects of Peace and Conflict Studies in a deeply local but globalized
world” organized by Center for Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences, University of
Sindh Jamshoro in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad on February
1, 2018.
84. Gave a presentation on, “Challenges To Global Peace And Transformation Of World Order
from Unipolar to Multipolar” in a one-day seminar on, “Global Peace and Terrorism” held at
Government College Hyderabad on March 14, 2018.
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85. Delivered a talk on, “China as a Member of SARRC: Obstacles and Implications” in Area
Study Center for Central Asia, Russia and China, University of Peshawar on May 11, 2018.
85. Delivered a talk on, “Conflict Resolution in South Asia” at the Air War College, Karachi on
July 6, 2018.
86. Gave a presentation on, “Nuclearization of the Indian Ocean Region: Impact on Regional
Security” in a workshop on National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Baharia University, Karachi
on January 8, 2019.
87. Gave a presentation on, “Conflict Management and Good Governance in Pakistan: Lessons
from Germany” in the second Political Science/IR conference organized by the Department of
Political Science and South Asian Study Center, University of the Punjab, Lahore on January 9,
2019.
88. Gave a presentation on, “Introduction to Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Major
Themes and Discussions” in a six day International Symposium on, “Conflict Analysis and
Resolution Skills” organized by the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution,
National Defense University Islamabad on January 21, 2019.
HONORS
1. Obtained merit s cholarship in all four semesters while studying in M.Sc. International Relations,
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 1979-1981.
2. Obtained fellowships to attend International Seminars in Salzburg, Austria and Geneva,
Switzerland. Executive position in "History Society", Government National College, Karachi in
1974-75. Member of several National and International Organizations.
3. Obtained Asia Fellowship from Asia Scholarship Foundation, Thailand for nine months in 2002
to conduct research on, "Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations: Political, Economic and Cultural
Dynamics."
4. Given the “Salam Teacher Award” by the Federal Education Ministry, Government of Pakistan,
Pakistan National Commission on Human Development, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad
and USESCO on the occasion of International Teacher’s Day on October 5, 2006.
5. Given the “Best Teacher Award” of the Year 2004 by the Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad on January 26, 2008.
6. Obtained DAAD (German Academic Exchange Program) fellowship to pursue at the Willy
Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany from April 2011 till March 2012
7. Conferred ‘Peace Award’ at the 6th Karachi Literary Festival on book, Conflict Management &
Vision for a Secular Pakistan: A Comparative Study” by the Oxford University Press and the
German Embassy, Islamabad, German Consulate Karachi on February 9, 2015.
MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1. International Institute of Strategic Studies, London.
2. Council of Social Sciences, Islamabad.
3. Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Karachi.
4. Quaideen, Alumni of Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Member Regional Steering Group (South Asia) of Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed
Conflicts (GPPAC).
Member of International Research Committee, Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Sri
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Member, Board of Governors, The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad.
SUPERVISION OF Ph.D. STUDENTS
Supervised seven Ph.D. students and one M. Phil student. Currently, three students are doing
M.Phil/Ph.D research under my guidance.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
1. Organized an International Conference on "Contemporary Central Asia" with the collaboration of
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi and Hanns Seidel Foundation in
Karachi on October 30-31, 1994.
2. Organized an International Workshop on "Internal and External Dynamics of South Asian
Security" with the collaboration of Department of International Relations, University of Karachi and
Frederick Ebert Stiffing on December 8, 1996.
3.Organized an International Workshop under the auspices of Ford Foundation, International
Relations Department Research Project entitled, “peace by process: lessons for India and Pakistan
from the Middle East” in Karachi on February 28, 1998.
4.Organized an International Workshop under the auspices of Ford Foundation, International
Relations Department Research Project entitled, “peace by process: lessons for India and Pakistan
from the Middle East” in Karachi on September 2-3, 1998.
5. Organized a Regional Workshop under the auspices of Ford Foundation, International Relations
Department Research Project entitled, “Peace by process: lessons for India and Pakistan from the
Middle East” in Karachi on April 8, 2000.
6. Organized a seminar on, “The CTBT Controversy: Different Perceptions” under the auspices of
International Relations Department, University of Karachi on April 29, 2000.
7. Organized a workshop on, ”Conflict Resolution in 21st Century: Problems and Prospects” on
September 11, 2000.
8. Organized an International Workshop on, “The challenge of confidence-building in 21st century:
Problems and Prospects for South Asia” on February 23-25,2001.
9. Organized an International Workshop on, “Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia”
December 22-23, 2001.
10. Organized a Regional Workshop on, “The World After September 11: Challenges and
Opportunities” on February 22, 2003.
11. Organized a Regional Workshop on, “Teaching and Research Methods in Conflict Resolution”
in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad on October 09-10, 2004.
12. Organized an International Workshop on, “The Challenge of Rebuilding Afghanistan” in
collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on March 02-03, 2005.
13. Organized a two-day International Workshop in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel
Foundation, Islamabad at the Arts Auditorium, University of Karachi on November 26-27, 2007 on,
"Conflict Management Mechanisms and the Challenge of Peace."
14. Organized a two-day Conference on, "The State of International Relations in Pakistan" in
collaboration with the Higher Education Commission and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad
at the Arts Auditorium on March 26-27, 2008-
15. Organized a two-day Workshop on, "Foreign Policy Making Process" in collaboration with the
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Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad at the Goethe Institut, Karachi on April 27-28, 2008.
16. Organized an International Workshop on "Early Warning Systems: Potential for Crisis
Management and Regional Cooperation" in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Islamabad at the Goethe Institut, Karachi on March 16-17, 2009.
17. Organized a two-day regional workshop on Conflict Resolution Research held at the University
of Karachi on November 10-11, 2009 and organized by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the
Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad.
18. Organized a two-day regional workshop on Restructuring of SAARC in March 2010 organized
by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad.
19. Organized a two-day International Workshop on Conflict Transformation and the Challenge of
Peace organized by the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Islamabad in December 2010.
20. Organized a two-day training workshop on Research Methodology in April 2013 and March
2014.
21. Organized a one-day workshop on, “How to write grant proposals in Social Sciences” in
September 2014.
22. Chair, Conference on, “Challenges of Transition in Social Sciences” organized by the Faculty of
Social Sciences, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad on December 3-4, 2014.
23. Organized one-day workshop on, “The challenge of conflict prevention in Pakistan: A case
study of Karachi” under the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of
International Relations, University of Karachi and Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed
Conflicts, The Hague.
25. Chair of a two-day International Conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Karachi in collaboration with IQRA University on, “Management, Education and
Social Sciences Research” held at the University of Karachi on April 04-05, 2015.
26. Organized a two-day International Conference on, “Contemporary Social Sciences” in
collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi and the Higher Education
Commission Islamabad on December 12-13, 2015.
27. Organized an International Conference on “Challenges of conflict, displacement and conflict
resolution through policy-making in Europe and South Asia” under the auspices of Faculty of
Social Sciences, University of Karachi and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) at the
University of Karachi on May 12, 2016.
28. Organized an International Conference on, “Challenges of Social and Human Development”
in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi and the Higher
Education Commission, Islamabad on November 26-27, 2018.
Others
1. Developed a computer lab and conference room at the Department of International Relations,
University of Karachi.
2. Developed the website of Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at
www.ppscr.net.pk under my supervision.
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3. Modernized the Seminar Library, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi.
4. Organized 160 programs under the Graduate Studies Discussion Group (GSDG) on various
topics of International Affairs since August 1996. GSDG is a weekly discussion program held in the
Department involving graduate students, faculty members and guest speakers. For details see,
wwww.kuird.org
5. Elected Member of Karachi University Senate, 1999-2002.
6.. Member of Karachi University Academic Council.
7. Member, Board of Graduate Studies, Agha Khan University, Karachi.
8. Elected Member Executive Council, Karachi University Teacher's Society, 1996-97, 1997-98,
1998-99, 2000-2001, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010.
COUNTRIES VISITED
Afghanistan, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany,
India, Nepal, Peoples Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, The
Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
REFERENCES
1.Dr. Rasul B. Rais, Visiting Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).
2. Professor Stephen P. Cohen, Senior Researcher, Brookings Institution, Washington DC, United
States.
3.Professor Marvin G. Weinbaum, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, United States.
4.Mr. Michael Krepon, President Emirates, The Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington DC, United
States.
5.Dr. Iftekhar Zaman, Executive Director, Transparency International, Dhaka, Bangladesh.