Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed

Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed is Professor (BPS-21) and Chairman, Department of International Relations, University of Sargodha, and an HEC Approved Supervisor. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic & Nuclear Studies from National Defence University, Islamabad (2019), M.Phil and M.Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. His research focuses on strategic stability, nuclear deterrence, Pak-Afhhan relations, maritime security, and regional geopolitics. He is author of peer-reviewed book chapters including “India’s Naval Nuclearization and Pakistan’s Strategic Response: Implications for South Asian Stability” in Emerging Maritime Security Strategies of Global Powers (IGI Global, 2026) and “Interstate Rivalries and Insecurity: Mapping the South and East African Security Complex” in Asia’s Engagement with Africa and the Middle East (Palgrave Macmillan). He was a Research Fellow at ADA University, Baku and a frequent commentator on AnewZ and represented Pakistan on various international forums.