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Advisor on Non-Proliferation: Zafar Nawaz JaspalDr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
Department of International Relations
Quaid-I-Azam University
Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Present Position Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Advisor on Non-Proliferation South Asian Strategic Stability Institute, London, August 2007— to-date.
Course Coordinator: Foreign Services Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan, (2004-2006 & 2008-to-date)
Academic Council Member: Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad--From Spring 2008-to-date.
Member of Board, Faculty of Security Studies at National Defense University, Islamabad—Spring 2008.
Member of Editorial Board Weekly Pulse (Magazine- Islamabad) January 2006—to-date
Areas of Interest Strategic Studies; Nuclear and Missile Proliferation, Arms Control/ Disarmament; Asymmetric Conflict, Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism; and Pakistan’s Domestic Politics & Security Policy
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. Department of International Relations International Relations Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Dissertation Title South Asian Nuclearization: Implications for Regional Security and Nuclear Non Proliferation Regime.
M. Phil. Department of International Relations International Relations Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Dissertation Title Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime: Indian and Pakistani Responses
M.A. Department of Political Science Political Science University of the Punjab, Lahore (Distinction) Dissertation Title Pakistan’s Nuclear Program: An Analysis
Post Graduate Certificate: Peace and Conflict Studies (1998) European University Center for Peace Studies Stadtschlaining, Austria.
Certificate Courses: Peace Research & International Relations and Foreign Policy (2004) Analysis, Oslo University, Oslo, Norway.
CMC Training Course Cooperative Monitoring (2005) Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
B.A. Punjab University (1990) Subjects; Political Science, English Literature
Schooling (O-level, Inter) Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur. (1975-1987)
Language Proficiency English, Urdu, & Punjabi. Computers Proficient in using MS Office.
International Awards
1. Norwegian Scholarship (NORAD) June 25 - August 6, 2004. For the Certificate Courses in Peace Research and International Relations and Foreign Policy at the International Summer School 2004, University of Oslo, Norway.
2. US Foreign Policy Decision Making Process: A Multi-Regional Project (October 7– 31, 2003). International Visitor Program United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
3. Kodikara Award 2001-2002. Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka for conducting a research on the Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures and Restraint Regime in South Asia.
4. Austrian Government Scholarship (September 6 - November 28, 1998). For the certificate course in Peace and Conflict studies at the European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU), Austria.
Professional Engagements & Experience
Visiting Faculty: Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad. Intelligence Bureau Academy, Islamabad. Department. of Defense & Strategic Studies, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad.
Guest Speaker: War College, National Defense University, Islamabad, September 7, 2009 NATO School, Oberammergau, Germany. November 19-23, 2007; May 19-23, 2008, November 10-14, 2008. and May 25-27, 2009, November 24-25, 2009. Center of Excellence: Defense Against Terrorism (NATO-OTAN), Ankara-Turkey, February 19-23, 2007 and November 9-13, 2009. National Institute of Management Peshawar, Secretariat Training
Research Fellow Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Oct2001-Aug 2002 Islamabad, Pakistan. As a Research Fellow at the IPRI the primary responsibilities included conducting research on issues related to internal and external security of Pakistan. In addition I was the member of the Editorial board of IPRI Journal & IPRI Paper. Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS) Oct 1999 -Feb 2001 Islamabad, Pakistan.
Research Associate Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS), June 1996- Oct. 1999 Islamabad, Pakistan.
Research Publications
Book
Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures and Restrain Regime in South Asia (New Delhi: Manohar, & Colombo: Regional Center for Strategic Studies, 2004).
Monographs
1. “Militarization and Weaponization of Space: A Critical Analysis,” Research Report, No. 22 (London: South Asian Strategic Stability Institute, December 2008).
2. “Indo-U.S. Strategic Relationship & Pakistan Security,” Research Report, No. 9 (London: South Asia Strategic Stability Institute, 2007).
3. “Arms Control: Risk Reduction Measures between India and Pakistan”, Research Paper No. 1 (Bradford: South Asian Strategic Stability Unit, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, June 2005).
4. “Terrorism” IPRI Paper, RPI/01 - written with Rafiuddin Ahmed, et. al. eds., December 20, 2001.
Journals: Research Articles
1. “Paradox of Deterrence: India-Pakistan Strategic Relations” Strategic Studies, Vol. XXIX, No. 4, Winter 2009.
2. “War and Strategic Environment: Actors for Change and Future Wars,” Margalla Papers, Winter 2009.
3. “WMD Terrorism and Pakistan: Counterterrorism,” Defense Against Terrorism Review, Vol. 1, No. 2, Fall 2008.
4. “Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Altering Global Nuclear Order,” Strategic Studies, Vol: XXVII, Nos. 2 & 3 Summer & Autumn 2008.
5. “Pakistan and the issue of Nuclear Proliferation,” Margalla Papers, Special Edition—Nuclear Pakistan: Ten Years On, 2008.
6. “Pakistan & Global War on Terrorism,” Journal of Political Studies, Summer 2008.
7. “Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Endeavor to Surpass Restrains,” Defense Journal, November 2007.
8. “Enhanced Defense Cooperation between the United States and Pakistan,” Strategic Insights, Vol. VI, Issue 4, June 2007.
9. “Pakistan’s Judicial System: Curbing the menace of Terrorism,” Pakistan Horizon, Vol. 60, No.1, January 2007.
10. “Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal: Implication for Indo-Pak Peace Process,” Margalla Papers, 2006.
11. “Confidence Building Measures: Proposals and Concrete Steps” Journal of Political Studies, Issue X, Winter 2006.
12. “Nuclear Risk’s Preventive Approaches in an Adversarial Indo-Pakistan Scenario,” IPRI Journal, Vol. VI, No. 1, Winter 2006.
13. “Pakistan’s nuclear Philosophy and Missile Potential,” Defense Journal, November 2006.
14. “Nuclear Weapons Proliferation: Role of Pakistan?,” Al- Siyasa A Journal of Politics, Society & Culture, Issue VIII, Winter 2005.
15. “Operation Iraqi Freedom & WMD: Implications for Global Politics,” IPRI Journal, Vol. V, No.1, Winter 2005.
16. “Non-Proliferation Treaty Ambiguities,” Defense Journal, January 2005.
17. “Nuclear Capable Navies of India and Pakistan: Impact on the Strategic Environment of the Indian Ocean,” IPRI Journal, Vol. IV, No. 1, Winter 2004.
18. “Nuclear Weapons & Nuclear Terrorism”, Defence Journal, November 2004.
19. “Pakistan Responsibility & Export Control Law 2004,” Defence Journal, October 2004.
20. “Ghauri-1, BrahMos, Agni A-I missile Tests: Significance?,” Defence Journal, August 2004.
21. India-Pakistan Nuclear CBMs” A Step in the Right Direction,” Defence Journal, July 2004.
22. “Congress Victory: Implications for India-Pakistan Peace Process,” Defence Journal, June 2004.
23. “Nuclear CBMs between India and Pakistan: Utilitarian Approach,” Defence Journal, May 2004.
24. “Shaheen-11 test-fire, Reassuring Pakistan’s Deterrence,” Defence Journal, April 2004.
25. “Pakistan: A Responsible Nuclear Weapon State?,” Defence Journal, March 2004.
26. “Pakistan’s Defense Policy: Imperative and Rationale of Missile,” Al- Siyasa A Journal of Politics, Society & Culture, Issue V, Summer 2003.
27. “India’s Look East Policy: New Challenges for Pakistan,” IPRI Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, Winter 2003.
28. “Emerging Trends in Terrorism”, Al- Siyasa A Journal of Politics, Society & Culture, Issue 111, Fall 2002.
29. “Bush’s Strategic Framework: Impact on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime” Pakistan Journal of American Studies, Vol. 20, No. 2, Fall 2002.
30. “Maligning Pakistan’s nuclear programme: Old wine in a New Bottle,” Defence Journal December 2002.
31. “India’s Anti- Ballistic Missile Program: Impact on Pakistan’s Security,” IPRI Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, Summer 2002.
32. “National Security Council: Implications for Pakistan’s Political System,” Defence Journal, March 2002.
33. “Safety and Security of Pakistan’s Nuclear Capabilities: A Critical Analysis,” IPRI Journal, Vol.2, No. 1, Winter 2002.
34. “FMCT: Policy Option for Pakistan,” National Development and Security Vol. ix, No.4, Serial No. 36, Summer 2001.
35. “India’s Endorsement of the US BMD: Challenges for Regional Stability,” IPRI Journal, Vol.1, No. 1, Summer 2001.
36. “Afghanistan Crisis: A Pragmatic Approach,” Defence Journal, November 2001.
37. “Missile Defence Systems: US-China relations,” Defence Journal, August 2001.
38. “Reassessing Pakistan’s Nuclear Strategy,” Defence Journal, July 2001.
39. “India’s Missiles Capabilities: Regional Implications,” Pakistan Horizon, Vol. 54, No. 1, January 2001.
40. “US BMD: Leading to a New Era of Arms Race?,” Strategic Studies, Vol. xxi, No.1, Spring 2001.
41. “NPT In 2000: Challenges Ahead,” Strategic Studies, Vol. xx, No.4, Autumn 2000.
42. “A Case for Signing CTBT,” Strategic Issues, No. 3, March 2000.
43. “CTBT: Salient Features and Implications for Pakistan”, National Development and Security, Vol. VII, No. 4, Serial No.28, May 1999.
Chapters in Books
1. “Role of Media, Public Opinion and Civil Society in Foreign Policy Making Process of Pakistan,” in in Moonis Ahmar, ed., Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Pakistan (Karachi: Bureau of Composition, Compilation & Translation, University of Karachi, 2009), pp. 95-109.
2. “The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EMP); An Attempt to Establish a Zone of Peace, Stability, Prosperity and Security, in Naveed Ahmed Tahir, ed., EU as an Emerging International Power: Its Middle East Policy (Karachi: B.C.C.& T. Press, University of Karachi, June 2009). Pp, 95-112.
3. “Linkages between International Relations and Strategic Studies: A case study of Pakistan,” in Moonis Ahmar, ed. International Relations Today: Theories, Methods and Areas of Research (Karachi: Bureau of Composition, Compilation & Translation, University of Karachi, 2009), pp. 101-124.
4. “Defense Policy of Pakistan: Imperative of Missiles,” Syed Farooq Hasnat and Ahmed Farooqi, ed. Pakistan: Unresolved Issues of State & Society (Lahore: Vaneguard, 2008).
5. “Conflict Management Process in Afghanistan,” in Moonis Ahmar, ed. Conflict Management Mechanisms and The Challenge of Peace, (Karachi: Bureau of Composition, 2008.
6. “Enhanced Defense Cooperation,” in Hayatullah Khan Khattak, ed. US-Pakistan Strategic Partnership; a Track Two Process for Long-Term Security Cooperation and Stability (Islamabad: ISSRA, NDU, 2007), pp. 81-103.
7. “The Induction of Ballistic Missiles: Impact on the Indo-Pak Nuclear Postures and Deterrence,” in Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema, Brig. ® Muneer Mahmud, ed. Ballistic Missiles and South Asian Security (Islamabad: Asia Printers, 2007), pp.71- 87.
8. “Nuclear Risks in South Asia,” in Dr. Umbreen Javaid, ed. Peace and Security in South Asia: Issues and Challenges (Lahore, Izharsons Printers, 2006), pp. 99-124.
9. “Assessment of Indian and Pakistani Nuclear Doctrines,” in Pervaiz Iqbal Cheema and Imtiaz H. Bokhari, ed., Arms Race and Nuclear Developments in South Asia (Islamabad: Asia Printers, 2004).
10. “Dealing with nuclear weapons in South Asia: Safeguards, Verification and Monitoring,” in Farooq Sobhan, ed., Strengthening Cooperation and Security in South Asia Post 9/11 (Dhaka: University Press Limited, 2004), pp. 35-53.
11. “Nuclear CBMs’ Debate in South Asia: An Analysis”, in Dr. Moonis Ahmar, ed. Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia (Dhaka: The University Press Limited, 2003), pp. 139-172.
12. “Kashmir: A Nuclear Flash Point?,” in Rouben Azizian, ed, Nuclear Developments in South Asia and the Future of Global Arms Control: International, Regional and New Zealand Perspectives (New Zealand- Wellington: Centre for Strategic Studies, 2001), pp. 3-24.
13. “Globalization and its Effects on Pakistan’s Security”, Globalization and Security in South Asia, Proceedings of the Workshop at Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (Dhaka, May 25-27, 1999).
14. “The Strategic Importance of the Persian Gulf in the Asian Politics: Pakistan’s Perspective” The 12th International Conference on the Persian Gulf, on March 5-6, 2002. (Conference IPIS Journal, Tehran).
Forthcoming (in review process)
1. “Understanding the Political-Military Context of the 2002 Military Standoff: A Pakistani Perspective,” in Zachary S. Davis, ed. The India-Pakistan Military Standoff: 2002 and Beyond (Palgrave Macmillan, review process completed)
2. Strategic Responses to Nuclear/Radiological Terrorist Attacks, COE-DAT, Turkey.
3. Future of FMCT: Assessing the prospect and constrains, Strategic Studies, Forthcoming.
4. “Nuclear Confidence Building Measures between India and Pakistan: Possible Alternatives”
5. “India ABM System & Pakistan Strategic Complexities.
6. “Extremism and Recruitment in Europe: A Pakistani Connection and Dimension,” Marshal Center, Germany.
7. “Nuclear Decision-making in Pakistan” in Decade of Nuclear Learning in South Asia, Center for Contemporary Conflict, Monterey, United States) forthcoming.
8. India’s Craze for BMD & Pakistan Countermeasures: Catalyst for Deterrence instability in South Asia, in Dr. Zulfiqar ed. Political and Strategic Dimensions of Pakistan’s Nuclear Programme,” Forthcoming.
9. “Pakistan-Iran Relations: Pakistani Perspective,” Center for Contemporary Conflict, Forthcoming.
10. “Sources of Legitimacy in Pakistani Politics: A Case study of Zamindara Politics”, in Dr. Vali Nasr, ed. Balancing Stability and Change: Political Reform, Islamic Activism, and Development Scenarios for Pakistan, forthcoming
Research Paper First Drafts
1. “Nuclear/Radiological Terrorism: Myth and Reality?
2. Towards Nuclear Zero in South Asia: Realistic Narrative.
3. India ABM Systems: Pakistan’s Strategic Complexities and Countermeasures
4. “Religious Extremism and Militancy in Pakistan: Trends and Countermeasures,”
5. “Terrorism in FATA: Devising Comprehensive strategy,”
6. “Jihad and Terrorism in Contemporary Globalized World,"
7. “Expanding Treat of Extremism Beyond FATA,”
8. “Pakistan: Post Election Scenario,”
Workshops & Conferences
1. “Towards Nuclear Free World in South Asia: Realistic Narrative,” paper presented in a conference on Pakistan and the Emerging Nuclear Order, a joint event of Department Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, South Asia Strategic Stability Institute, London, Carnegie Endowment, Washington, and Stimson Center, Washington at Islamabad on June 10-11, 2010.
2. Talk on “Nuclear/Radiological Terrorism: Myth or Reality?” at International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technlogical University, Singapore on June 7, 2010.
3. Participated in the 9th IISS Asia Security Summit, The Shangri-La Dialogue, Organized by International Institute of Strategic Studies, London at Singapore on May 29-31, 2009.
4. “The Emerging Nuclear World Order: Future of FMCT & Pakistan,” paper presented in a panel discussion on Pakistan and the Emerging New Nuclear Order, Organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan on April 29, 2010.
5. “Rule of Law: Essential for Good Governance in Pakistan,” paper presented in a conference on Issues of Governance in Pakistan, Organized by the Political Science Department, Punjab University, Lahore on February 18, 2010.
6. “South Asian Nuclearization and Arms Control,” presented a final draft of the teaching module in a 3rd Curriculum Development Workshop, organized by the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Jamia MIllia Islamia, New Delhi, at New Delhi on January 24-25, 2010.
7. “Strategic Response to Nuclear/Radiological Terrorist Attacks,” paper presented in a NATO Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism, Advanced Research Works, Organized by Center of Excellence: Defense Against Terrorism, at Ankara, Turkey, January 14-15, 2010.
8. “The Case of NATO Intervention in Kosovo and the Challenge to State Sovereignty,” paper presented in International Seminar on Humanitarian, Preemptive, Punitive and Political Intervention and State Sovereignty: Varying Political, Moral, and Legal Standpoints, Organized by the Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi, in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad at Karachi, December 9-10, 2009.
9. “Religious Extremism and Militancy in Pakistan: Direction and Countermeasures” paper presented in a US-UK Workshop on Islamic Extremism and Militancy in Pakistan, organized by CENTRA Technology, Inc. at Arlington, Virginia, United States on October 5, 2009.
10. “Nuclear Terrorism-How Real is the Threat,” paper presented in a conference on Strategic Stability in South Asia-West Asia in the Wake of New US Policy for the Region organized by The Foundation For Peace, at Islamabad on July 28, 2009.
11. Participated in the 8th IISS Asia Security Summit, The Shangri-La Dialogue, Organized by International Institute of Strategic Studies, London at Singapore on May 29-31, 2009.
12. “Paradox of Deterrence: India and Pakistan Strategic Relations,” paper presented in a conference on The State of International Relations in Pakistan organized by Department of International Relations, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad and Hanns Seidel Foundation in Islamabad, April 6-8, 2009.
13. “Pakistan: Internal and External dimensions of Security,” paper presented in a Research Workshop, Peacemaking and Peace-Building in Europe & South Asia, organized by Centre for International Studies School of Law and Government, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, February 26-28, 2009.
14. Participated in two day simulation exercise, A Bilateral workshop on the risks of a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies in collaboration with in the New Delhi based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Colombo, December 8-9, 2008.
15. Participated in two day dialogue on A Trilateral Dialogue between India, China and Pakistan on the possibility of global nuclear weapons elimination, organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies in collaboration with in the New Delhi based Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Colombo, December 6-7, 2008.
16. “The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EMP): An attempt to establish Zone of Peace, Stability, Prosperity and Security,” paper presented in a conference organized by Area Study Center for Europe, Karachi University and Hanns Seidel Foundation, in Karachi, November 26-27, 2008.
17. “Terrorism: Devising a Comprehensive Combat Strategy,” paper presented in International Conference on Terrorism & Extremis: Social-Psychological Perspectives organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, October 15-17, 2008.
18. Participated as an expert in the conference on South Asian Peace Studies Review: Curriculum Development on South Asian Peace Process, Organized by Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, held in New Delhi, India, September 30 & October 1, 2008.
19. “Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Altering Global Nuclear Order,” paper presented in a conference jointly organized by Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad and South Asian Strategic Stability Institute, held in Islamabad, September 24, 2008.
20. “Pakistan-Iran Relations: Pakistani Perspective,” paper presented in Pakistan Foreign Policy in a Time of Change, Organized by the Center for Contemporary Conflict (CCC), and U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), held at the U.S. Naval
21. “Expanding Treat of Extremism Beyond FATA,” paper presented in US-Pakistan Strategic Partnership: A Track-Two Dialogue on Counterterrorism Cooperation, Organized by the Center for Contemporary Conflict, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and Pakistan’s National Defense University with support from the U.S. National Intelligence Council, held at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, C.A,, June 24-25, 2008.
22. “Nuclear Confidence Building Measures in South Asia: Possible Alternatives,” presentation in Round Table Conference, Organized by South Asian Strategic Stability Institute, (SASSI) and The Verification Research, Training Institute an Information (VERTIC), London held in Islamabad, June 5, 2008.
23. “Pakistan and the issue of Nuclear Proliferation,” paper presented in Conference Organized by the National Defense University Islamabad, May 30, 2008.
24. “ABM System: A Catalyst for Deterrence Instability in South Asia,” paper presented in Conference held in Peshawar Organized by Department of International Relations University of Peshawar in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, on May 28-29, 2008.
25. “Pakistan: Post Election Scenario,” paper presented at Han Sidel, Munich, Germany, May 26, 2008.
26. “Role of Media, Public Opinion and Civil Society in the Foreign Policy making process,”---Karachi April 2008.
27. “Linkages between International Relations and Strategic Studies: A case study of Pakistan,” paper presented in conference on State of International Relations in Pakistan, organized by Department of International Relations University of Karachi in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, on March 26-27, 2008.
28. “Global War on Terrorism: Pakistani security,” paper presented in Conference on Internal Threats to Pakistan’s Security, Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore. (March 20, 2008).
29. “Conflict Management Mechanism in Afghanistan”, paper presented in conference on organized by International Relations Department, Karachi University, Karachi. (November 26-27, 2007).
30. “Terrorism and WMD,” ¬ paper presented in the Defense against Terrorism, NATO School, Oberammergau, Germany. (November 21, 2007).
31. “War Against Terrorism: Pakistani Perspective”, paper presented at Han Sidel, Munich, Germany (September 10, 2007).
32. “Terrorist’s Recruitment Process in Europe: Linkages with Pakistan,” paper presented in PFP-Terrorist Recruitment in Europe, George Marshall Center, Garmish, Germany (September 6-7, 2007)
33. “WMD Terrorism and Pakistan Security,” paper presented in National Conference on Terrorism in South Asia, organized by Political Science Department, Punjab University, Lahore, April, 12, 2007)
34. “Pakistan Nuclear Posture: Critical Analysis,” paper presented in International Conference on Nuclearization of South Asia: Consequences, Challenges and Peace Prospects, organized by Islamia University Bahawalpur, March 12-14, 2007).
35. “Enhanced Defense Cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan,” paper presented in Dialogue on U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Partnership, organized by National Defence University, Islamabad and Naval Postgraduate School, Monetary, United States on February 21-22, 2007 at National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
36. “Global Jihad in Globalized world: Localized and Globalized suicide attacks,” Instructor in Defence Against Suicide Bombing, held by Center of Excellence: Defense Against Terrorism (NATO-OTAN), on February 19-23, 2007, at Ankara-Turkey.
37. “The Induction of Ballistic Missiles: Impact on the Indo-Pak Nuclear Postures and Deterrence”, paper presented in International Seminar on Ballistic Missile and South Asian Security, August 23, 2006.
38. “Pakistan’s Judicial System: Curbing the menace of Terrorism”, paper presented on August 14, 2006 in Session No. 1. Terrorism, in International Judicial Conference organized by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad, 11-14 August 2006.
39. “Indo-US Strategic Relations: Implications for Pakistan”, paper presented in a conference organized by Preston University, Islamabad Campus on US—India Strategic Relations, on August 4, 2006.
40. “CBMs between India and Pakistan: A Critical Analysis” paper presented on June 28, at the Panel No. 29 International Relations and the South Asian Security Order in -The 19th European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies, Leiden University, Neitherland, 27-30 July 2006.
41. “Nuclear & Missile CBMs between India and Pakistan”, paper presented in national conference organized by Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore on Pakistan-India Composite Dialogue: Problems & Prospects, in Lahore on April 20, 2006.
42. “Pakistan-US Relations: Post 9/11 Phase”, paper presented in conference organized by Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: New Trends and Challenges in Bahawalpur on February 15-16, 2006.
43. “Nuclear Non-Proliferation: What Next After the NPT Review?” Wilton Park Conference 803, Wilton Park, England, December 12-16, 2005.
44. “Sources of Legitimacy in Pakistani Politics: A Case study of Zamindara Politics”, paper presented in conference organized by U.S. Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Contemporary Conflict (CCC) Monterey and the Sciences Po’s Centre d’Études et de Recherches Internationales (CERI), Paris, on Balancing Stability and Change: Political Reform, Islamic Activism, and Development Scenarios for Pakistan in Paris, France from November 17-18, 2005.
45. “Pakistan’s Nuclear Policy”, paper presented in seminar organized by International Security Programs, at Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States on November 1, 2005.
46. “Political-Military Background to the Crisis 2002 Military Standoff”, paper presented in Conference organized by Center for Contemporary Conflict on Crisis and Escalation in South Asia: The 2002 Military Standoff in Monterey, California, United States from July 26-28, 2005.
47. “Deterrence Stability and Missile Defenses” paper presented in fourth round of Islamabad Policy Research Institute-Delhi Policy Group Dialogue on Nuclear Restraint and Risk Reduction, Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23-24, 2005.
48. “Political-Military Background to the Crisis 2002 Military Standoff”, paper presented in workshop organized by Center for Contemporary Conflict and Islamabad Policy Research Institute on Crisis and Escalation in South Asia: The 2002 Military Standoff in Islamabad on June 17-18, 2005.
49. “Confidence Building Measures: Proposals and Concrete Steps”, paper presented in a Regional Conference, New Trends in South Asian Foreign Policy and International Relations, Organized by Department of International Relations, Peshawar University in collaboration with Hanns Seidal, Foundation, Islamabad on May 11-12, 2005.
50. “Nuclear Weapons Proliferation: Role of Pakistan”, paper presented in the National Seminar on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Options, Organized by Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, on April 18, 2005.
51. “FMCT: Tight Rope Walking” paper presented at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)—Islamabad Policy Research Institute roundtable discussion on Moving India and Pakistan closer to the nuclear non-proliferation regime, March 11, 12, 2005.
52. “Controlling Conventional, Missile and Nuclear Weapons’ Arms Race as a Risk Reduction Measure”, paper presented in third round of Islamabad Policy Research Institute-Delhi Policy Group Dialogue on Nuclear Restraint and Risk Reduction, New Delhi, India, December 2-3, 2004.
53. “Nuclear Risk’s Preventive Approaches in an Adversarial Indo-Pakistan Scenario” paper presented on July 9, at the Panel No. 24 International Relations and the South Asian Security Order in -The 18th European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden, 6-9 July 2004.
54. “Assessment of Indian and Pakistani Nuclear Doctrines”, paper presented at the International Seminar on Arms Race and Nuclear Developments in South Asia, organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute and Hanns Seidel Foundation, on April 20-21, 2004.
55. “The US-India Strategic Collaboration: Implications for Pakistan” paper presented at the 7th American Studies Conference held on September 17-18, 2003.
56. “Dealing with nuclear weapons in South Asia: Safeguards, Verification and Monitoring”, paper presented at the conference-- Strengthening Cooperation and Security in South Asia-post 9/11, organized by Bangladesh Enterprise Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh. July 1-2, 2003.
57. “Pakistan’s Defense Policy: Imperative and Rationale of Missile”, paper presented at the conference—Pakistan: New Challenges and Options for Regional and Global Adjustments—organized by Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Lahore, April 8-9, 2003.
58. “South Asian nuclearization: Present Indo-Pakistan Crisis” paper presented at talk/seminar organized by Bandaranaika Centre for International Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2, 2002.
59. “The Relevance of Nuclear/Missile Debate in Post September 11.” paper presented at the seminar, Post September 11 Afghanistan, its impact on the Middle East, Central and South Asia, organized by International Relations Department, Peshawar University. Presented Paper on June 1, 2002.
60. “Pakistan and Nuclear Proliferation in the New Millennium”, paper presented at National Seminar on Pakistan in the Changing Regional Scenario: A Linkage of Interests, National Seminar organized by Political Science Department, Punjab University, Lahore. May 11, 2002.
61. “Bush’s Strategic Framework: Impact on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime”, paper presented at the 6th American Studies Conference, organized by Area Study Centre for Africa, North & South America, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad. March 20-21, 2002.
62. “The Strategic Importance of the Persian Gulf in the Asian Politics: Pakistan’s Perspective”, paper presented at The 12th International Conference on the Persian Gulf, Organized by IPIS, Tehran, Iran, March 5-6, 2002.
63. Pak-US Strategic Dialogue- Reporter at a two-day seminar jointly organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Islamabad and the Brookings Institute, Washington D.C. at Hotel Serena, Islamabad on January 29-30, 2002.
64. India-Pakistan Crisis: Nuclear Dimension” paper presented at the seminar, Recent Tension Between India and Pakistan: Consequences and Impact, organized by Al-Khair University, Islamabad, January 3, 2002.
65. “Nuclear CBMs’ Debate in South Asia: An Analysis”, paper presented at two-day workshop, Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia, Two-Day Workshop, under the Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, Karachi, December 22-23, 2001.
66. Maritime Environment in South Asian Waters (Avoidance of Incidents at Sea), Coordinator of the Seminar, The Maritime Study Working Group- Pakistan, Islamabad, May 22, 2001.
67. Security and Stability in South Asia, Discussant, Second Pakistan and German Political Dialogue, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Research Institute for International Affairs, Berlin (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik), Hanns- Seidel Foundation, April 18-19, 2000.
68. “US and Pakistan Relations in 1990s and Afghanistan”, talk at New Zealand Institute of International Affairs -Auckland Branch, March 29, 2000.
69. “South Asia: The Dangerous Region” presented paper at seminar on South Asian Security, University of Wiakalto, Hamilton, New Zealand, March 27, 2000.
70. “Kashmir: A Nuclear Flash Point?”, paper presented at the conference on Nuclear Proliferation and Conflict Escalation in South Asia: Implications For Global Arms Control and Regional Security, University of Auckland, New Zealand, March 24-25, 2000.
71. Command and Control of Nuclear Weapons in South Asia, Discussant at the conference organized by Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Council for World Affairs and Hanns Siedel Foundation, February 21-22, 2000.
72. “Nuclear Capable Delivery Systems in South Asia: Policy Options for Pakistan”, paper presented at the conference on Response to Indian Nuclear Doctrine organized by Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad and Islamabad Council for World Affairs, November 25, 1999.
73. South Asia Facing the New Millennium, Workshop organized by the Regional Center for Strategic Centre, participant, Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, September 21-23, 1999.
74. “Globalization and its Effects on Pakistan’s Security” paper presented at the Regional Workshop: Globalization and Security in South Asia, organized by BIISS, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 25-27, 1999.
75. “Kosovo Crisis: International Responses and their Consequences” paper presented at the conference on The Kosovo Conflict, organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, May 20, 1999.
76. Europe and European Integration at the Millennium: Challenges of the Enlargement, participated in two-day workshop, Koszeg. Hungry, November 20-21, 1998.
77. Defense Technology and Cooperative Security on South Asia, Summer Workshop, organized by the Regional Centre for Strategic Centre, Colombo, Participant, Candy, Sri Lanka, September 12-20, 1997.
Electronic Media
Participating as Political/ Security Analysts in the programs of Pakistan Television and Radio, Al Arabia, Al Jazeera, Dawn, Press TV, ATV, ARY, GEO, Waqt, etc.
Personal Data
Nationality Pakistan
National I.D#. 38401-6657734-1
Domicile Sargodha, Punjab
Date of Birth November 21st, 1969
Marital Status Married
Children One
Referees
Dr. Syed Rifaat Hussain
Professor and Chairman
Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
rifaathussain@gmail.com
Dr. Pervez Iqbal Cheema
Dean Faculty of Social Studies
National Defence University,Islamabad.