NAZIR HUSSAIN

School of Politics and International Relations

Quaid-i-AzamUniversity, Islamabad-Pakistan

Ph. 9251-9064 2249, Fax 9251- 90644087

Cell (0092) 0300 5178697

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EDUCATIONAL

  • Post-Doc Research Fellowship at the French Institute of International Relations, Paris-France, May-October 2010.
  • Ph.D. in Political Science, Bahhauddin Zakariya University, Multan-Pakistan 2004.
  • Diploma in Conflict Resolution, Uppsala University, Sweden, 1991.
  • Masters in Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 1984.
  • Graduation in Political Science and History, Punjab University Lahore, 1981.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Quaid-i-AzamUniversity, Islamabad, February 28, 2009 to date.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, September 1, 2002 to February 27, 2009.
  • Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002.
  • Assistant Professor Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, May 4, 1995 to August 31, 2001.
  • Lecturer, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, March 1988 to May 3, 1995.
  • Research Assistant, in the same department October 1985 to March 1988.

VISITING FACULTY

  • Armed ForcesWarCollege, NationalDefenceUniversity, Islamabad 2009.
  • The Command and StaffCollegeQuetta, April 2006, 2009.
  • Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, 2010-2013.
  • Department of Defence and Diplomatic Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, 2010-11.
  • Information Service Academy, Islamabad, 2008-09.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

  • With Dr. Gilles Boquerat of Centre de Sciences Humaines (CHS), Paris-France on ‘Enlighten Moderation: Relevance of a New Paradigm in the face of Radical Islam’ July 2006-January 2007.
  • With Barrister Ahmar Bilal Soofi,International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC), ‘Study in Customary Law and State Practices in International Humanitarian law’, Islamabad October 1997 to June 1998.

VISITING FELLOW/RESEARCHER

  • Visiting Fellow at the HenryL.StimsonCenter, WashingtonDC., USA, June-July 2000.
  • Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) Tehran-Iran, July-August 1995.

AREA SPECIALIZATION

  • South Asia, Middle East, Iran, Peace Studies, Confidence Building Measures and Conflict Resolution

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Acting Director, School of Politics and International Relations, SPIR, Quaid-i-AzamUniversity, Islamabad, various periods.
  • Acting Chairman Department of International Relations, Quaid-i-AzamUniversity, Islamabad, various periods.
  • Incharge, Public Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, September 1, 2005 to March 1, 2010.
  • Incharge, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, June 6, 2005 to August 31, 2005.
  • Local Organizer (Pakistan chapter) of International Conference on Confidence and Security Building Measures in South Asia, May 28-29, 1993, Islamabad.
  • Incharge, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, at various periods.
  • Incharge Examinations, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 1986-1990.

MEDIA EXPERIENCE

  • Associated with Pakistan Television as anchor on Current Affairs Programs, 2000-2004. Some of the important segments; Live Coverage of Agra Summit 2000 form PTV, Islamabad Center, Current Affairs Times (English), South Asia Watch (English), News Morning and News Night.
  • Associated with the Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan as an anchor on Current Affairs Programs, 2002-2008.
  • Associated with ATV (Private TV Network) as anchor on current affairs program in 2008.
  • Associated with national and international electronic media as an expert on Security Affairs since 2003.

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Editor, Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, April 2009 to March 2010.
  • Editor, QAU Chronicle, (a biannual newsletter of QAU), September 2005 to March 2010.

COLLABORATIVE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

  • Member Pakistan Social Science Forum, Islamabad.
  • Member Academic Council, Quaid-i-Azam University, February 2011 for three years.
  • Member Board of Faculty of Social Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, since 2009.
  • Member Board of Studies, Department of Political Science and IR, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan July 2012 for three years.
  • Member Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, Islamia University, Bahawalpur since 2011.
  • Member Board of Studies, Government College University, Faisalabad, July 2012for three years.
  • Member Board of Studies Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 2004 to 2009.
  • Member Board of Studies, Department of Political Science, University of Sargodah, Sargodah, 2004 to 2008.

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES

1.Presenter of ‘Pakistan’s Drift into Extremism: Causes and Remedies’ at the International Conference on Extremism and Terrorism in Pakistan: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions, organized by the University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany, held at Hayderabad on April 29-30, 2013.

2.Presenter of ‘Future prospects of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project’ at the National Seminar on Geopolitical and Economic Imperatives of IP and TAPI Gas pipelines, organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), on April 18, 2013.

3.Presenter of ‘The Youth as a Factor in Pakistani Politics’ at the Political Science Conference. Organized by the Department of Political Science and South Asia Centre, University of Punjab, held at Lahore, March 21, 2013.

4.Presenter of ‘Post-withdrawal Afghanistan: Implications for Pakistan’ at the International Conference on US Exit From Afghanistan: Challenges and Options Beyond 2014. Organized by the Department of International Relations, Conflict and Peace Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), held at Islamabad March 6-7, 2013.

5.Presenter of ‘The Emergence of China as a Global Player: Implications for Pakistan’ at the First Annual Conference on Social Sciences. Organized by the Lahore School of Economics (LSC), held at Lahore on February 28-March 1, 2013.

6.Participant of National Workshop on ‘Balochistan Situation: Perceptions and Realties, The Way Forward. Organized by Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University, Islamabad, July 17-18, 2012.

7.Presenter of ‘Media as an Element of National Security: Its Role in Countering Non-Kinetic Threats to Pakistan’ at the National Media Workshp-5organized by National Defence University, Islamabad July 2-13, 2012.

8.Participant National Media Workshop-5, organized by National Defence University, Islamabad July 2-13, 2012.

9.Presenter of ‘The Middle East Uprising: Unfolding Chaos or Reform? Implications for Pakistan: Key Issues and Implications’ at a Roundtable organized by Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University, Islamabad, May 29, 2012.

10.Commentator on ‘Islam and the West: Contemporary Issues and Muslim Response’ organized by the Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad, March 21, 2012.

11.Presenter of ‘Pak-Russia Relations: Lost Opportunities and Future Options’ at the National Political Conference organized by the Department of Political Science and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 08, 2012.

12.Presenter of ‘State and Societal Perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Europe: The Impact of 9/11 and Ensuing Events’ at the International Seminar on Islam in Europe. Organized by the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi and Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany, at Karachi, November 16-17, 2011.

13.Presenter of ‘Revolt and Revolution in the Arab World: Regional Implications’ at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening: Development in Geopolitics and Culture of Middle East. Organized by the Institute of Political and International Studies (IPIS), Tehran-Iran, May 31, 2011.

14.Presenter of ‘Regional Implications of the Recent Developments in the Middle East’ at the conference on Middle East Developments: Trends and Future Prospects. Organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, IPRI, May 19, 2011, Islamabad.

15.Presenter of ‘Iran: The Contrast between Diplomatic Ties and Nuclear Fear’ at the International Conference on The Middle East in a Changing World: A Cotemporary Appraisal, organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany, at University of Karachi, April 12-13, 2011.

16.Presenter of ‘Pakistan-Iran Relations in the Changing Regional Security Environment’ at the South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg-Germany on July 21, 2010.

17.Presenter of ‘Role of Media in Pakistan’ at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), Paris-France on June 27, 2010.

18.Participant of ‘AFG-PAK Dialogue Forum 2009 on Bridging Bilateral Gaps.’ Organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Germany) held in Islamabad on July 21-22, 2009.

19.Presenter of ‘Sustainability of Pax-Americana: Case Studies of Iraq and Afghanistan’ at the National Seminar on The Contemporary Environment: Is a neo-Cold War in the Making? Organized by the National Defence University, Islamabad May 28, 2009.

20.Presenter of ‘Gaza Aggression: Psycho-social Costs and Future Implications’ paper presented at the National Seminar on Gaza Aggression: Human Cost, Objectives and Implications, organized by Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad on January 28, 2009.

21.Presenter of ‘The Role of Media in India-Pakistan Relations: A Reflection on Agra Summit’ at the Two-day International Conference on Sharing Experiences on Transcending Conflict: Peace between India and Pakistan on the Model of Post-War Franco-German Rapprochement, organized by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Hanns Seidel Stiftung Foundation, Munich-Germany, and the Embassy of France held at the LUMS-Lahore on June 3-4, 2008.

22.Presenter of ‘Media and National Security: A Case Study of 1998 Nuclear Explosions by Pakistan’ at the Two-day International Conference on A Decade of the Nuclear Power of Pakistan: Balance Sheet and the Way Ahead, organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Stiftung Foundation, Munich-Germany at Peshawar on May 28-29, 2008.

23.Presenter of ‘Religious Extremism in Pakistan’, at the Two-day Roundtable on Pakistan-German Dialogue, organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Munich and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Berlin-Germany, held in Islamabad on April 9-10, 2008.

24.Presenter of ‘The Role of Media in Pakistan’s Internal Security’, at the National Conference on Internal Security Threats to Pakistan’s Security, organized by the Organized by the Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab-Lahore, March 20, 2008.

25.Presenter of ‘Pakistan-Iran Relations in the Changing Security Environment,’ at the Annual Bilateral Strategic Dialogue organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad-Pakistan and the Institute of Political and International Studies (IPIS), Tehran-Iran, held in Islamabad on February 9, 2008.

26.Presenter of ‘Enlighten Moderation: Relevance of a New Paradigm in the face of Radical Islam’ at the International Conference on Dynamics of Contemporary Islam and Economic Development in Asia: From the Caucasus to China, Organized by the Centre de Sciences Humaines (Paris-France) and India International Centre (New Delhi-India) at New Delhi, April 16-17, 2007.

27.Presenter of ‘War on Terrorism and Its Implications for South Asia with Particular reference to Pakistan’ at the National Conference on War on Terrorism: Implications for South Asia, Organized by the Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab-Lahore, April 12, 2007.

28.Presenter of ‘Nuclearization of South Asia and the Future of Non-Proliferation’ at the International Conference on Nuclearization of South Asia: Consequences, Challenges and Peace Prospects, Organized by the Department of Political Science, Islamia University, Bahawalpur March 11-13, 2007.

29.Presenter of ‘Rethinking of South Asian Security: Traditional and Non-Traditional Paradigm Debate’ at the International Conference on Perspectives on Religion, Politics and Society in South Asia, Organized by the Pakistan Study Centre in collaboration with the Department of History, University of the Punjab-Lahore, February 19-20, 2007.

30.Presenter of ‘Islam and the West: Discord and Harmony in the Post-9/11 Period’ at the International Conference on History and Civilization of the Muslim World. Organized by the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, February 27-28, 2006.

31.Presenter of ‘Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Contemporary Challenges’, at the National Conference on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: New Trends and Challenges. Organized by the Department of Political Science, Islamia University-Bahawalpur, February 15-16, 2006.

32.Presenter of “Persian Influence on the Pakistani Culture and Society with special reference to Rumi and Iqbal”, at the international conference on the Cultural Dimensions of Pak-Iran Relations. Jointly organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar and Consulate General, Islamic Republic of Iran, Peshawar December 17, 2005.

33.Commentator in the Panel Discussion on the United Nations Secretary General’s Reform Proposal “In Larger Freedom: Towards Development, Security and Human Rights for All”. Organized by the United Nations System in Pakistan and department of Political Science, University of the Punjab Lahore on September 08, 2005.

34.Presenter of “Restructuring the OIC to make it Effective”, at the 5th ISSI-IPIS Bilateral Dialogue held at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad on July 20, 2005.

35.Presenter of “Resolution of Kashmir Dispute: Perceptions and Realities”, at the National Seminar on the Resolution of Kashmir Dispute: Issues and Options. Organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar at Bara Gali (Nathia Gali) on June 30, 2005.

36.Presenter of “Post 9/11 Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Options”, at the National Seminar on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Challenges and Options. Organized by the Department of Political Science, Programme in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, Lahore on April 18, 2005.

37.Participant of International Workshop on “Contemporary Conflict Resolution: State of the Art”. Organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA) and the South Asian Strategic Stability Unit (SASSU) Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, UK at the NationalDefenceCollege, Islamabad on February 14, 2005.

38.Rapporteur of International Roundtable Conference “A new peace-A new war”. Organized by International Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution (IIPCR) National University of Science & Technology (NUST) May 20-21, 2004 Islamabad-Pakistan.

39.Presenter of ‘Pakistan’s Nuclear Diplomacy’ at the National Seminar on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Recent Developments. Organized by the department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, February 28, 2004.

40.Presenter of ‘Pakistan’s Nuclear Policy and the US’, at the International Conference on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Regional and International Dimensions. Organized by the department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, April 22-23, 2003.

41.Presenter of ‘War on Terrorism: Implications for Pakistan’, at the National Conference on Pakistan: New Challenges and Options for Regional and Global Adjustments. Organized by the department of Political Science Programme in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore on April 8-9, 2003.

42.Presenter of ‘Strategic Impact of 9/11 on the Middle East’, at the National Seminar on Impact of 9/11on Middle East, South Asia and Afghanistan. Organized by the department of International Relations, University of Peshawar on June 1, 2002.

43.Presenter of ‘Changing Strategic Environment and Pakistan’s Relations with the Middle Eastern States’, at the National Seminar on Pakistan in the Changing Regional Scenario: A Linkage of Interests. Organized by the department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore on May 11, 2002.

44.Presenter of ‘Post Cold War Dynamics: Shift in US Defense Policy from Europe to Asia’ at the 6th American Studies Conference. Organized by AreaStudyCenter, Quaid-i-AzamUniversity, Islamabad-Pakistan, March 20-21, 2002.

45.Presenter of ‘Pak-Iran Relations in the Changing Dynamics of Middle East and the Gulf’ at the ISSI-IPIS Bilateral Roundtable at the Institute of Political and International Studies, Tehran-Iran, January 7, 2002.

46.Participant of India-Pakistan Bilateral Conference on ‘Development Perspective in the New Millennium: Forging India-Pakistan Partnership’. Organized by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), July 9-10, 2001 New Delhi-India.

47.Commentator at the Bilateral Roundtable Conference between the ISSI and IPIS at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad-Pakistan, on February 22, 2001.

48.Presenter of ‘Pakistan’s Perspective on the Nuclear Modernization in Asia’ at the Asian Security Seminar Series, held by the Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington DC. July 21, 2000.

49.Participant of the RCSS Alumni Conference on ‘South Asia Facing the New Millennium’, held at Ahungala, Sri Lanka, September 21-23, 1999.

50.Participant of Regional Workshop on ‘Defence, Technology and Cooperative Security in South Asia’, September 12-22, 1997 at Kandy (Sri Lanka). Organized by Regional Centre for Strategic Studies Colombo, Sri Lanka.

51.UNESCO Regional Workshop on ‘the Culture of Peace in Central South Asia’, organized by FRIENDS, Rawalpindi November 20-22, 1995.

52.Participant of ‘National Workshop on American Studies’, organized by Area Study Centre, Quaid-i-Azam University, 8-11 June 1993, Islamabad.

PUBLICATIONS(48)

BOOKS (2)

  1. Strategic Dynamics of West Asia: A Textbook for Post-Graduate Studies,Islamabad: Higher Education Commission, 2010.
  2. Defence Production in the Muslim World: Limitations and Prospects, Karachi: Royal Book Company, 1989.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS (INTERNATIONAL) (3)

3.‘Iran-Pakistan Relations; Perceptions and Strategies’ inMichel Makinsky ed., L'Iran et les grands acteurs régionaux et globaux. Perceptions et postures stratégiques réciproques, (Iran and the Major Regional and Global Actors: Percptions and Strategic Postures), Paris: L’Harmttan, 2012.

  1. Co-authored with Gilles Boquerat ‘Enlightened Moderation: Anatomy of a Failed Strategy’ in Ravi Kalia ed., Pakistan: From the Rhetoric of Democracy to the Rise of Militancy, London: Routledge, 2011.
  2. Co-authored with Rabia Akhtar ‘Safety and Security of Pakistan’s Nuclear Assets’ in Usama Butt and N. Elahi ed., Pakistan’s Quagmire: Security, Strategy and the Future of the Islamic-nuclear Nation, New York: Continuum Publishers, 2010.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS (NATIONAL) (6)

  1. ‘State and Societal Perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Europe: The Impact of 9/11 and Ensuing Events’ in Moonis Ahmar ed., Perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Europe, Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi, 2012.
  2. ‘Iran: Contrast between Diplomatic Ties and Nuclear Fears’ in Shaista Tabassum ed., The Middle East in a Changing World: A Contemporary Appraisal,Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2011.
  3. ‘Rethinking the South Asian Security: Traditional and Non-Traditional Paradigm Debate’, in Mussarrat Abid and Qalb-i-Abid ed., South Asia: Politics, Religion and Society, Lahore: Pakistan Study Centre, University of Punjab, 2008.
  4. ‘War on Terrorism: Implications for Pakistan’, in Syed Farooq Hasnat and Ahmad Faruqi ed., Pakistan: Unresolved Issues of State and Society, Lahore: Vanguard, 2008.
  5. ‘Resolution of Kashmir Issue as a factor for Peace and Stability in South Asia’, in Dr. Ambreen Javaid ed., Peace and Stability in South Asia: Issues and Challenges,Lahore: Pakistan Study Centre,University of the Punjab, 2006.
  6. ‘Prospects of Cooperation and Unity among Muslim Countries’, in Dr. Kaniz F. Yusuf ed., Unipolar World and the MuslimStates, Islamabad: Pakistan Forum, 2004.

FOREIGN PUBLICATIONS (6)

  1. ‘The Role of Media in Pakistan’ Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, (Villanova University, USA),vol.35, no.4, Summer 2012.
  2. ‘Reassessing the Role of Media in Pakistan’ Central Asian Letters 55, Paris: French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), February 2011, online at
  3. ‘The Role of Media in India-Pakistan Relations: A Reflection on AgraSummit’ in Gilles Boquérat and Richard Asbeck ed., The India-Pakistan Reconciliation and other Experiences in Post-Conflict Management, Paris: French Institute of International Relations, 2009.
  4. ‘The Role of Media in National Security: A Case Study of 1998 Nuclear Explosions’ Research Report 20, London: South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SSASI), June 2008.
  5. ‘Dialogue Among Civilizations in Asia and the World’, Iranian Journal of International Affairs (IPIS-Tehran), vol. XIV, no. 1 & 2, Spring-Summer 2002.
  6. ‘Conflict Resolution Under International Pressure’ in Goran Lindgren, Kjell-Ake Nordquist and Peter Wallensteen ed., Peace Processes in the Third World. Report form the 1991 Advanced International Programme on Conflict Resolution, Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden.

PUBLICATIONS IN THE HEC APPROVED JOURNALS (19)