Dr Zain Rafique is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Governance and Public Policy at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. He holds a PhD in Public Policy and Planning from Universiti Sains Malaysia and an MPhil in Public Policy from the National Defence University, Islamabad. His research and publications cover public policy, governance, defence and security, and Pakistan–Afghanistan security relations. His areas of interest include militancy and regional security, Afghanistan-related security challenges, national security policy, policy advisory systems, and the relationship between security, governance and political stability. His published research includes an analysis of the implications of insurgency in Afghanistan for Pakistan’s internal and external security, as well as a study of defence spending and Pakistan’s national security. He also brings expertise in policy analysis, institutional governance and public policymaking, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on the security challenges facing Pakistan and the wider region.
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Dr Zain Rafique
Non-Resident Fellow