Although it’s not clear if the ceasefire will hold, the fall out from the Iran-Israel war will be considerable. While the result of current round is inconclusive and more violence is likely, both sides can presently claim they “won”: Iran “Won” Perspective: 1.Iran’s nuclear

Fatalities from militancy and terrorism in Kashmir, 2001-2024.

My response in The Friday Times to Foreign Affairs article by Vipin Narang & Pranay Vaddi. The claim that Pakistan seeks ICBMs to target the U.S. is strategically detached from Pakistan’s doctrinal realities. Rebuttal: Pakistan In The New Nuclear Age thefridaytimes.com/26-Jun-2025/re…

We are excited to present the distinguished speakers for the Summer School! A lineup of experts and thought leaders to share their insights and analysis. Get ready for an enriching and transformative learning experience. Registration will open soon, stay tuned! 2

Gaming for Peace 2.0! Open only to Pakistanis. Apply now: forms.gle/J9vAXuGXtb19W1… After the May 2025 India-Pakistan war and the June Iran-Israel war, one thing is clear: the world needs better crisis managers. That’s where Gaming for Peace comes in. We are back with the

How to lose an election but still win two-thirds in Pakistan: dawn.com/news/1921060/h… Piece today on the reserved seats disaster-within-disaster: how the original SC verdict restored the people's will, and how a 12-member review reversed a bench of 13 for the first time.

my Sunday piece for Eos_Dawn dawn.com/news/1920972

Expertise in universities is often restricted to disciplinary silos. This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in gaining knowledge from disciplinary experts covering a broad range of regional peace and security topics which extend beyond their degree programs.

My insightful colleague Prof. Farhan Siddiqi in conversation with Shayan Mahmud of How does it Work? about national identity formation in 🇵🇰- an engaging and informed discussion. Farhan’s written a book on the subject so y’all might to hear him out! 😃 youtu.be/e4LX3ALIEX0?si…

Are you interested in getting in-depth insights about national identity formation and how it works in #Pakistan? Do read Farhan Siddiqi sb this 👇book and follow him for more academic insights. He is a professor in the SPIR at QAU Official.

New issue of Nationalities Papers out now—featuring a major exchange on David Laitin’s Identity in Formation (with Laitin, Kolstø & Harris Mylonas) + articles on #identity, #nationalism, Serbia, Ukraine, China & more. Read: tinyurl.com/5f74z2x8 #OpenAccess

A short essay on India-Pakistan conflict that I wrote late last year for Asian Peace Programme is now part of this stellar volume edited by Kishore Mahbubani Aptly titled, Can Asians Think of Peace? the book is open access and can be downloaded here for free : link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

#DAAD #PhD #Scholarships 2026/27 Full PhD funding: daad.de/go/en/stipa571… Short-term grants: daad.de/go/en/stipa577… 📅 Deadline: 29 Aug 2025 🌐 Info: daad.pk 📩 Help: [email protected]

Sat down for an interview at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute and talked about everything from history to partition to contemporary geopolitics - a big thanks to the institute for inviting me! youtu.be/1faJdjsM5Wg?si…

States against Nations by Nicholas Kuipers By focusing on governments' use of meritocratic selection of bureaucrats, this book unearths a tension between state- and nation-building. 📚 cup.org/4oM1Eoo

🕊️ “Even in the most hostile environments, spiritual and cultural ties can open paths to peace.”— Dr. Summar Iqbal Babar As a Fellow at AIA NRW, Dr. Babar explores the Kartarpur Corridor—a unique peace initiative between India and Pakistan that reconnects shared religious

Thank you for the warm welcome. Honoured and looking forward to this new chapter at IBA!

SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS 2026–2027 Applications are now open for Pakistani students and researchers to pursue PhD, Research, and Postdoctoral fellowships in Switzerland. 📌 Deadline: 30 September 2025 🔗 Apply here: go.eskas.ch/LoginServlet