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Dr. Sarwat Rauf

 

  srauf@numl.edu.pk

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  • PhD (January 2017) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • M. Phil (May 2003) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • MSC (January 2000) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. (February 2022 to date.
  • Research Scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, The Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA), George Washington University (GWU), Washington DC, US. (February 2021 to February 2022)
  • Assistant Professor Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. (November 2011 to January 2022)
  • Lecturer International Relations at NUML, Islamabad (2004-2011)
  • Contract lecturer/ Program Coordinator, Department of Defense and Diplomatic Studies, Fatima Jinnah University Rawalpindi. Pakistan (2003)
  •  Research Associate, Ford Peace Project as Visiting Associate at Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad, Pakistan (2002)

 

Books/Chapters in Books

  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Sino-US Geopolitical Competition: Implications for Pakistan”  Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers, (Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2019),225-240. (ISBN 978-969-8721-76-3 and E-ISBN 978-969-8721-6)
  • Sarwat Rauf, “The Overview of Qingdao SCO Summit: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan”, Post Qingdao Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan, (Islamabad: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, 2018), pp.123-138.  (ISBN: 978-696-754803-3)

 

Published Articles in Journals

 

  1. Sarwat Rauf and  Adam Saud, “Prospects of CSTO and SCO in Regional Politics of Central Asia”, International Journal of Politics and Security (IJPS) / Vol. 2 / No. 4 / July 2020, pp.30-50, ISSN: 2667-8268, Available at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ijps
  2. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Prospects of International and Regional Organizations in the Solution of Kashmir Issue”, The Journal of Political Science, GCU, Lahore, Vol 38, Issue 1, (2021), 270-290 . ISSN (print): 1726-6467                  
  3. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Role of Youth in the Promotion of Good Governance in Pakistan", Journal of Political Studies, Special Issue, (Winter 2019), pp. 43-54,  ISSN- 1994-1080 (Print) E-ISSN (Online): 2308-8338.                          
  4. Adam Saud & Sarwat Rauf, “EAEU and BRI in Central Asia: Transformation from Land-Locked to Land-Linked Region?”, Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Vol.88, (Summer 2021),  (ISSN: 1729-9802), pp. 1-21,
  5. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Russia’s Increasing Global Profile: Rewards and Challenges”,  European Studies, Vol 35:2, (Summer 2019), pp.103-114. ISSN- 0258-9680                                                                                                          
  6. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Shakeel Ahmad, “Pak-Afghan Border Management: Developments and Controversies” Journal of Contemporary Studies, NDU Islamabad, Vol. VIII, No.1, (Summer 2019), pp.35-51.   ISSN: 2227-3883, E-ISSN: 2707-3025.
  7. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “The Benefits of Regional Integration for Pakistan and Central Asian Republics”, Journal of Political Studies, Special Issue, (Winter 2018), pp. 83-95,  ISSN- (Print) E-ISSN (Online): 2308-8338.     
  8. Dr Sarwat Rauf & Adam Saud, “Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and its Implications for Pakistan”, NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability (NJIPS), Vol.4, Issue 2 (2021), pp ,  52-67, (ISSN-2616-4434)

                 

  1. Sarwat Rauf, “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Opportunities for Pakistan” NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability (NJIPS), Vol 2, No.1 (January 2019). 15-26. (ISSN-2616-4434),                                    
  2. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Dr Inayat Kalim, Dr Muhammad Mubeen, “Impact of Electronic Media on Pakistan's Security”, Global Social Sciences Review, Vol. III-I,  (Winter 2018), 434-446 (ISSN(Print): 2520-0348 - ISSN(Online): 2616-793X  
  3. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Dr Umer Iftikhar & Dr Farhat Konain, “CPEC: Geopolitical Importance for Central Asian Republics” Margalla Papers, Vol XXII (2018), (ISSN: 1999-2297), pp. 65-77.                                                      
  4. Sajid Iqbal and Sarwat Rauf, “Afghanistan Imbroglio: Impact on the Central Asian States”, Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Vol.83, (Winter 2018),  (ISSN: 1729-9802), pp. 55-77
  5. Sarwat Rauf, “Merger of Crimea into Russia: Implications for the Post Soviet States” Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar,  Vol. 80, (Summer 2017), pp. 31-51. (ISSN: 1729-9802),
  6. Sarwat Rauf, “Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in Central Asia: Causes and Effects” Strategic Studies, Vol.37:4(Winter 2017),149-165.(ISSN: 1029-0990)                                                                                                            
  7. Sarwat Rauf, “Russia’s Assertive Role in Central Asia: Trends and Challenges” Regional Studies by Institute of Regional Studies, Vol. XXXI, No.1,(2013), 102-118. www.irs.org.pk, (ISSN: 0254-7988).                                                
  8. Sarwat Rauf, “Old Games and New Rivalries in Central Asia” Journal of Asian Civilizations, TIAC, Vol XXIX, No.2,(2006),pp.99-113.(ISSN:1993-4696),                                                                                                       
  9. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Understanding the Causes of Terrorism in Pakistan”, Stratagem: Journal of the Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research, VOL:2, NO:2, (July-December, 2019), pp 22-42,  ISSN: 2617-0590   

Conference Proceedings/ Papers

  • Conference Report on two-day international conference titled “From Gardens to Graves: Kashmir in Resolutions and Solutions” organized by Department of International Relations Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), NUML, Islamabad. (2020).
  • Conference Proceedings, “International Symposium on Human Rights Violations in IHK” (2018).
  • Conference Paper, “Environment and Sustainable Development”, Baku International Humanitarian Forum (31 October - 1 November 2013), Pp, 314-323, ISBN 978-9952-489-00-4, www.kitabxana.net/files/books/file/1447751234.pdf
  • Conference Proceedings “US- NATO Exit from Afghanistan: Challenges and Options beyond 2014” at NUML, Islamabad, (March 6-7, 2013). http://studylib.net/doc/8041126/us-exit-from-afghanistan---national-university-of-modern-
  • Sarwat Rauf and Tabinda Zehra, Rapporteur’s Report of two days’ conference on “Emergence of ISIS in Middle East and its Implications for South Asia”  (December 8-9, 2015).

 

Newspaper/ Magazine, Blogs

  • Sarwat Rauf, SCO and Afghanistan, The News (Islamabad), March 13, 2022.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Afghan Refugees in the COVID-19 Crisis”, geopolitica.ru, April 13, 2020.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Is Pandemic Exposing National Security Vulnerabilities?”, Geopolitica.ru, April 2, 2020.
  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor amid pandemic”, Pakistan Observer, April 1, 2020.
  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, Effects of COVID-19 on Education, Pakistan Observer, March 29, 2020.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “A new policy lever for Pakistan”, Daily Times, March 5, 2018
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan’s foreign policy can't be gauged without understanding the geopolitical environment and the region’s New Great Game” The Nation, (February 16,2017).
  • Sarwat Rauf, “It is never too late to launch new programs for youth development” blog Dunya News, May 29, 2017, http://blogs.dunyanews.tv/author/sarwatrauf.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Social Stigmas and Women Empowerment” Pakistan Observer (February 14, 2017).
  • Sarwat Rauf,  “Growing PAK-Russia Ties” Pakistan Observer, (April 09, 2016).
  • Sarwat Rauf,  “Regional Connectivity” Pakistan Observer, (May 24, 2016).
  • Sarwat Rauf,    “Alienation and terrorism” Pakistan Observer, (August 17, 2016).
  • Conference Proceedings “US- NATO Exit from Afghanistan: Challenges and Options beyond 2014” at NUML, Islamabad, (March 6-7, 2013).
  • Sarwat Rauf, Russia and Pakistan Ties, The Diplomatic Insight (December 2012) thediplomaticinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/.../russiasupplementdec.swf
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Khojlay Genocide” Balochistan Today (March, 2012)
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan and Central Asia” IPRI Fact files, 2007.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “An Asian Conflict Manager for Europeans” The Patriot, (October 27, 2010).
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan and Central Asia” Pakistan Observer, (April 13, 2006).
  • Sarwat Sattar, “Subcontracted Women Workers in Pakistan” Pakistan Observer, (July 13, 2003).
  • Sarwat Sattar, “Human Rights Violation in Kashmir” Pakistan Observer, (June 29, 2003).

 

Conferences/ Workshops

  • "Energizing Pakistan: Developing Tomorrow's Leadership with Greater Climate Action Pledge" organized by Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) and Australia Awards, Islamabad. (28th to 30th Sept. 2018). 
  • 3 days’ workshop “Qualitative Research Methodology” organized by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad (October 23-25, 2017).
  • 5 days’ Workshop “Supervisor’s Training” organized by ORIC, NUML Islamabad. (July 10-14, 2017).
  • 30 days’ workshop title “National Security Workshop (NSW-18)” Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA) at National Defence University, Islamabad, (14 November -15th December, 2016).
  •  10 days’ workshop titled “National Media Workshop (NMW-8)” Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA) at National Defence University, Islamabad (11 -22 April, 2016).
  • 10 Days’ workshop on "Leadership Development for Women in Higher Education" at Wawasan University, Penang, Malaysia.   (16-26 November, 2015).
  • 6 Day “Geopolitical review of the Caspian: new role for Azerbaijan,” organized by NATO International School of Azerbaijan and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO. (April 26- May1, 2015).
  • 2 Day “Baku International Humanitarian Forum III, Organized by Baku Forum, (October 31- November 1, 2013). Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • 8 Day workshop on “Research Methodology: Content Analysis” Organized by School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. (September 20-27, 2013).
  • 2 Day workshop on “Thesis and Dissertation Supervision” Organized by NUML, as part of UNT-NUML Partnership for professional development. (July 8-9, 2013).
  • 2 days conference on “XX1 Century: Challenges and Opportunity” Organized by Baku International Humanitarian Forum, Azerbaijan, (October 4-5, 2012)
  • 3 Day workshop on “Dissertation Writing” organized by American Institute for Pakistan Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan (September 19-21, 2012).
  • 2 Day Conference on FMCT: Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan, Organized by Rabita Forum, Karachi. Pakistan (May, 2012)
  • 3 Day Training Workshop on “Statistical Package for Social Sciences”, Organized by Akhter Hameed Khan: National Centre for Rural Development, Islamabad. (November, 2011)
  • 3-day workshop on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” organized by National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad, Pakistan. (August 5-7, 2009).
  • 25 days Staff Development Course held at Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad. Organized by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. (November-27 to December 20, 2006).

 

 

Presentations/ Lectures

  • Presenter The webinar titled, ‘Kashmir: an unfinished agenda of Partition’ held by the South Asia Strategic Studies Institute (SASSI) University on February 5, 2021
  • Presenter International webinar titled “Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations: Emerging Bilateral and Regional Dynamics” organized jointly by the Eurasian Century Institute (ECI), Islamabad and Centre for International Relations Studies (CIRS), Tashkent on March 12, 2021.
  • Presenter “Kashmir and Nagorno-Karabah Conflicts: Similarities and Challenges” February 19, 2020, organized by Centre for Central Asia and Eurasian Studies in collaboration with Riphah Institute of Public Policy at Riphah International University, Islamabad.
  • Presenter “Role of Pakistan in the process of Peace-building in Afghanistan” 1st International Conference on Afghan Issue, Historical Background, Present Scenario and Future Prospects, organized by Department of Political Science, University of Swabi, KPK (20-21 November, 2019)
  • Discussant “In house discussion on Pakistan- Russia’s ties” Suggestions prepared by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) for Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 30, 2019.
  • Presenter “Islamophobia: Prevailing Trends & Remedial Measures" organized by MUSLIM Institute on Thursday March 21, 2019 at Islamabad.
  • Presenter “Environmental Degradation and Conflict in South Asia” Conference title “Challenges and Possibilities for Environmental Sustainability with a Focus on Pakistan” organized by Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, 20-21 February, 2019.
  • Presenter “Role of Youth in the Promotion of Good Governance in Pakistan” Conference Title Organized by the Department of Political Science and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan, 9th-10th January 2019.
  • Presenter “Sino-US Geopolitical Competition: Implications for Pakistan” conference topic Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) December 11-12, 2018.
  • Presenter “Role of Sufism in Social Harmony” (abstract published), Conference Topic “Pakistan Pluralistic cultural values of Peace, Tolerance & Love” organized by Society of Asian Civilization in collaboration with Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations QAU, Islamabad. July 5, 2018.
  • Presenter “Internal Vulnerabilities and Its Linkages to Terrorism: The Way Forward” (abstract published) National Conference, organized by the Bahria University in collaboration with HEC Islamabad. ( May 10, 2018)
  • Presenter “Kazakhstan’s role in Generating Regional Peace and Prosperity” Seminar, organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), at Preston University, Islamabad. (January 25, 2018).
  • Presenter, “Benefits of CPEC for Central Asian Republics” (abstract published) Two day International Conference on “Changing Regional Political Dynamics in South Asia” Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. (January 17-18, 2018).
  • Presenter "Impact of  Media on  Security” (abstract published) Istanbul Security Conference, organized by Asian Centre for Strategic Studies (TASAM), National Defense and Security Institute in cooperation with Nisantasi University Istanbul Security Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.  (November 1-3 2017).
  • Presenter "Impact of Electronic Media on Pakistan’s Security”        Second IIUI-UNCW Conference on Local Cities, (abstract published) Foreign Capitals: Finding the Local Anchor in the Global Cultures, organized by International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) in Collaboration with University of North Carolina Wilmington, (USA) at IIUI. (October 9-11,2017).
  • Lecture “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Structures, Extended Bodies and Review of Outcomes Summits of Heads of States". SCO studies Diploma, Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies in collaboration with ORIC, NUML, Islamabad. (March 26, 2017).
  • Presenter "CPEC: Geo-political and Geo-economic Breakthrough for Pakistan and CARs" Organized by NUML in Collaboration with XJNU, at Urmuqi, Xinjiang, China. (December17-18, 2015).
  • Presenter “China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): Political, Social and Cultural Challenges” one day National Seminar on China Pakistan Economic Corridor, organized by the Faculty of Management Sciences, NUML, Islamabad.  (September 21, 2015).
  • Presenter “Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Opportunities and Challenges” 3rd Noruz- PG Workshop on Central Asia, Newcastle University, UK, (March 21-22, 2013.)
  • Presenter “Russia’s Role in Central Asia: Trends and Challenges” Organized by Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Cambridge University, UK.  (March 15. 2013).
  • Presenter “Pakistan and Azerbaijan Relations” at Baku State University, organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Economy, Azerbaijan (October 8, 2012)
  • Presenter “Khojlay Genocide” Organized by National University of Modern Languages Islamabad. Pakistan (February, 2012).
  • Presenter “Turkmenistan’s Positive Neutrality” organized by Society of Asian Civilization, Islamabad at Preston University Islamabad. Pakistan (2010)
  • Presenter “Civilization: Post World War-II” an international conference organized by Society of Asian Civilization at Lok Virsa, Islamabad (March 24-25, 2010).
  • Lecture on “Pakistan and Azerbaijan Relations” at Baku State University, organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Economy, Azerbaijan (October 8, 2012).
  • Roundtable Discussion on “Azerbaijan in Global Politics, Crafting Foreign Policy” organized by Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan. (May 31, 2010).
  • Russia and Post Soviet Central Asia

Education

  • PhD (January 2017) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • M. Phil (May 2003) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.
  • MSC (January 2000) Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. Pakistan.

Experience

  • Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. (February 2022 to date.
  • Research Scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, The Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA), George Washington University (GWU), Washington DC, US. (February 2021 to February 2022)
  • Assistant Professor Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. (November 2011 to January 2022)
  • Lecturer International Relations at NUML, Islamabad (2004-2011)
  • Contract lecturer/ Program Coordinator, Department of Defense and Diplomatic Studies, Fatima Jinnah University Rawalpindi. Pakistan (2003)
  •  Research Associate, Ford Peace Project as Visiting Associate at Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad, Pakistan (2002)

 

Publications

Books/Chapters in Books

  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Sino-US Geopolitical Competition: Implications for Pakistan”  Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers, (Islamabad: Islamabad Policy Research Institute, 2019),225-240. (ISBN 978-969-8721-76-3 and E-ISBN 978-969-8721-6)
  • Sarwat Rauf, “The Overview of Qingdao SCO Summit: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan”, Post Qingdao Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Pakistan, (Islamabad: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, 2018), pp.123-138.  (ISBN: 978-696-754803-3)

 

Published Articles in Journals

 

  1. Sarwat Rauf and  Adam Saud, “Prospects of CSTO and SCO in Regional Politics of Central Asia”, International Journal of Politics and Security (IJPS) / Vol. 2 / No. 4 / July 2020, pp.30-50, ISSN: 2667-8268, Available at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/ijps
  2. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Prospects of International and Regional Organizations in the Solution of Kashmir Issue”, The Journal of Political Science, GCU, Lahore, Vol 38, Issue 1, (2021), 270-290 . ISSN (print): 1726-6467                  
  3. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Role of Youth in the Promotion of Good Governance in Pakistan", Journal of Political Studies, Special Issue, (Winter 2019), pp. 43-54,  ISSN- 1994-1080 (Print) E-ISSN (Online): 2308-8338.                          
  4. Adam Saud & Sarwat Rauf, “EAEU and BRI in Central Asia: Transformation from Land-Locked to Land-Linked Region?”, Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Vol.88, (Summer 2021),  (ISSN: 1729-9802), pp. 1-21,
  5. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Russia’s Increasing Global Profile: Rewards and Challenges”,  European Studies, Vol 35:2, (Summer 2019), pp.103-114. ISSN- 0258-9680                                                                                                          
  6. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Shakeel Ahmad, “Pak-Afghan Border Management: Developments and Controversies” Journal of Contemporary Studies, NDU Islamabad, Vol. VIII, No.1, (Summer 2019), pp.35-51.   ISSN: 2227-3883, E-ISSN: 2707-3025.
  7. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “The Benefits of Regional Integration for Pakistan and Central Asian Republics”, Journal of Political Studies, Special Issue, (Winter 2018), pp. 83-95,  ISSN- (Print) E-ISSN (Online): 2308-8338.     
  8. Dr Sarwat Rauf & Adam Saud, “Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and its Implications for Pakistan”, NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability (NJIPS), Vol.4, Issue 2 (2021), pp ,  52-67, (ISSN-2616-4434)

                 

  1. Sarwat Rauf, “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Opportunities for Pakistan” NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability (NJIPS), Vol 2, No.1 (January 2019). 15-26. (ISSN-2616-4434),                                    
  2. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Dr Inayat Kalim, Dr Muhammad Mubeen, “Impact of Electronic Media on Pakistan's Security”, Global Social Sciences Review, Vol. III-I,  (Winter 2018), 434-446 (ISSN(Print): 2520-0348 - ISSN(Online): 2616-793X  
  3. Dr Sarwat Rauf, Dr Umer Iftikhar & Dr Farhat Konain, “CPEC: Geopolitical Importance for Central Asian Republics” Margalla Papers, Vol XXII (2018), (ISSN: 1999-2297), pp. 65-77.                                                      
  4. Sajid Iqbal and Sarwat Rauf, “Afghanistan Imbroglio: Impact on the Central Asian States”, Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Vol.83, (Winter 2018),  (ISSN: 1729-9802), pp. 55-77
  5. Sarwat Rauf, “Merger of Crimea into Russia: Implications for the Post Soviet States” Central Asia, Area Study Centre (Russia China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar,  Vol. 80, (Summer 2017), pp. 31-51. (ISSN: 1729-9802),
  6. Sarwat Rauf, “Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in Central Asia: Causes and Effects” Strategic Studies, Vol.37:4(Winter 2017),149-165.(ISSN: 1029-0990)                                                                                                            
  7. Sarwat Rauf, “Russia’s Assertive Role in Central Asia: Trends and Challenges” Regional Studies by Institute of Regional Studies, Vol. XXXI, No.1,(2013), 102-118. www.irs.org.pk, (ISSN: 0254-7988).                                                
  8. Sarwat Rauf, “Old Games and New Rivalries in Central Asia” Journal of Asian Civilizations, TIAC, Vol XXIX, No.2,(2006),pp.99-113.(ISSN:1993-4696),                                                                                                       
  9. Dr Sarwat Rauf, “Understanding the Causes of Terrorism in Pakistan”, Stratagem: Journal of the Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research, VOL:2, NO:2, (July-December, 2019), pp 22-42,  ISSN: 2617-0590   

Conference Proceedings/ Papers

  • Conference Report on two-day international conference titled “From Gardens to Graves: Kashmir in Resolutions and Solutions” organized by Department of International Relations Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), NUML, Islamabad. (2020).
  • Conference Proceedings, “International Symposium on Human Rights Violations in IHK” (2018).
  • Conference Paper, “Environment and Sustainable Development”, Baku International Humanitarian Forum (31 October - 1 November 2013), Pp, 314-323, ISBN 978-9952-489-00-4, www.kitabxana.net/files/books/file/1447751234.pdf
  • Conference Proceedings “US- NATO Exit from Afghanistan: Challenges and Options beyond 2014” at NUML, Islamabad, (March 6-7, 2013). http://studylib.net/doc/8041126/us-exit-from-afghanistan---national-university-of-modern-
  • Sarwat Rauf and Tabinda Zehra, Rapporteur’s Report of two days’ conference on “Emergence of ISIS in Middle East and its Implications for South Asia”  (December 8-9, 2015).

 

Newspaper/ Magazine, Blogs

  • Sarwat Rauf, SCO and Afghanistan, The News (Islamabad), March 13, 2022.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Afghan Refugees in the COVID-19 Crisis”, geopolitica.ru, April 13, 2020.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Is Pandemic Exposing National Security Vulnerabilities?”, Geopolitica.ru, April 2, 2020.
  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor amid pandemic”, Pakistan Observer, April 1, 2020.
  • Dr Sarwat Rauf, Effects of COVID-19 on Education, Pakistan Observer, March 29, 2020.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “A new policy lever for Pakistan”, Daily Times, March 5, 2018
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan’s foreign policy can't be gauged without understanding the geopolitical environment and the region’s New Great Game” The Nation, (February 16,2017).
  • Sarwat Rauf, “It is never too late to launch new programs for youth development” blog Dunya News, May 29, 2017, http://blogs.dunyanews.tv/author/sarwatrauf.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Social Stigmas and Women Empowerment” Pakistan Observer (February 14, 2017).
  • Sarwat Rauf,  “Growing PAK-Russia Ties” Pakistan Observer, (April 09, 2016).
  • Sarwat Rauf,  “Regional Connectivity” Pakistan Observer, (May 24, 2016).
  • Sarwat Rauf,    “Alienation and terrorism” Pakistan Observer, (August 17, 2016).
  • Conference Proceedings “US- NATO Exit from Afghanistan: Challenges and Options beyond 2014” at NUML, Islamabad, (March 6-7, 2013).
  • Sarwat Rauf, Russia and Pakistan Ties, The Diplomatic Insight (December 2012) thediplomaticinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/.../russiasupplementdec.swf
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Khojlay Genocide” Balochistan Today (March, 2012)
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan and Central Asia” IPRI Fact files, 2007.
  • Sarwat Rauf, “An Asian Conflict Manager for Europeans” The Patriot, (October 27, 2010).
  • Sarwat Rauf, “Pakistan and Central Asia” Pakistan Observer, (April 13, 2006).
  • Sarwat Sattar, “Subcontracted Women Workers in Pakistan” Pakistan Observer, (July 13, 2003).
  • Sarwat Sattar, “Human Rights Violation in Kashmir” Pakistan Observer, (June 29, 2003).

 

Conferences/ Workshops

  • "Energizing Pakistan: Developing Tomorrow's Leadership with Greater Climate Action Pledge" organized by Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) and Australia Awards, Islamabad. (28th to 30th Sept. 2018). 
  • 3 days’ workshop “Qualitative Research Methodology” organized by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad (October 23-25, 2017).
  • 5 days’ Workshop “Supervisor’s Training” organized by ORIC, NUML Islamabad. (July 10-14, 2017).
  • 30 days’ workshop title “National Security Workshop (NSW-18)” Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA) at National Defence University, Islamabad, (14 November -15th December, 2016).
  •  10 days’ workshop titled “National Media Workshop (NMW-8)” Institute for Strategic Studies, Research & Analysis (ISSRA) at National Defence University, Islamabad (11 -22 April, 2016).
  • 10 Days’ workshop on "Leadership Development for Women in Higher Education" at Wawasan University, Penang, Malaysia.   (16-26 November, 2015).
  • 6 Day “Geopolitical review of the Caspian: new role for Azerbaijan,” organized by NATO International School of Azerbaijan and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO. (April 26- May1, 2015).
  • 2 Day “Baku International Humanitarian Forum III, Organized by Baku Forum, (October 31- November 1, 2013). Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • 8 Day workshop on “Research Methodology: Content Analysis” Organized by School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad. (September 20-27, 2013).
  • 2 Day workshop on “Thesis and Dissertation Supervision” Organized by NUML, as part of UNT-NUML Partnership for professional development. (July 8-9, 2013).
  • 2 days conference on “XX1 Century: Challenges and Opportunity” Organized by Baku International Humanitarian Forum, Azerbaijan, (October 4-5, 2012)
  • 3 Day workshop on “Dissertation Writing” organized by American Institute for Pakistan Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan (September 19-21, 2012).
  • 2 Day Conference on FMCT: Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan, Organized by Rabita Forum, Karachi. Pakistan (May, 2012)
  • 3 Day Training Workshop on “Statistical Package for Social Sciences”, Organized by Akhter Hameed Khan: National Centre for Rural Development, Islamabad. (November, 2011)
  • 3-day workshop on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” organized by National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad, Pakistan. (August 5-7, 2009).
  • 25 days Staff Development Course held at Federal Urdu University of Arts Science and Technology, Islamabad. Organized by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. (November-27 to December 20, 2006).

 

 

Presentations/ Lectures

  • Presenter The webinar titled, ‘Kashmir: an unfinished agenda of Partition’ held by the South Asia Strategic Studies Institute (SASSI) University on February 5, 2021
  • Presenter International webinar titled “Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations: Emerging Bilateral and Regional Dynamics” organized jointly by the Eurasian Century Institute (ECI), Islamabad and Centre for International Relations Studies (CIRS), Tashkent on March 12, 2021.
  • Presenter “Kashmir and Nagorno-Karabah Conflicts: Similarities and Challenges” February 19, 2020, organized by Centre for Central Asia and Eurasian Studies in collaboration with Riphah Institute of Public Policy at Riphah International University, Islamabad.
  • Presenter “Role of Pakistan in the process of Peace-building in Afghanistan” 1st International Conference on Afghan Issue, Historical Background, Present Scenario and Future Prospects, organized by Department of Political Science, University of Swabi, KPK (20-21 November, 2019)
  • Discussant “In house discussion on Pakistan- Russia’s ties” Suggestions prepared by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) for Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 30, 2019.
  • Presenter “Islamophobia: Prevailing Trends & Remedial Measures" organized by MUSLIM Institute on Thursday March 21, 2019 at Islamabad.
  • Presenter “Environmental Degradation and Conflict in South Asia” Conference title “Challenges and Possibilities for Environmental Sustainability with a Focus on Pakistan” organized by Lahore School of Economics, Lahore, 20-21 February, 2019.
  • Presenter “Role of Youth in the Promotion of Good Governance in Pakistan” Conference Title Organized by the Department of Political Science and Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan, 9th-10th January 2019.
  • Presenter “Sino-US Geopolitical Competition: Implications for Pakistan” conference topic Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia: Role of Major Powers Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) December 11-12, 2018.
  • Presenter “Role of Sufism in Social Harmony” (abstract published), Conference Topic “Pakistan Pluralistic cultural values of Peace, Tolerance & Love” organized by Society of Asian Civilization in collaboration with Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations QAU, Islamabad. July 5, 2018.
  • Presenter “Internal Vulnerabilities and Its Linkages to Terrorism: The Way Forward” (abstract published) National Conference, organized by the Bahria University in collaboration with HEC Islamabad. ( May 10, 2018)
  • Presenter “Kazakhstan’s role in Generating Regional Peace and Prosperity” Seminar, organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), at Preston University, Islamabad. (January 25, 2018).
  • Presenter, “Benefits of CPEC for Central Asian Republics” (abstract published) Two day International Conference on “Changing Regional Political Dynamics in South Asia” Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. (January 17-18, 2018).
  • Presenter "Impact of  Media on  Security” (abstract published) Istanbul Security Conference, organized by Asian Centre for Strategic Studies (TASAM), National Defense and Security Institute in cooperation with Nisantasi University Istanbul Security Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.  (November 1-3 2017).
  • Presenter "Impact of Electronic Media on Pakistan’s Security”        Second IIUI-UNCW Conference on Local Cities, (abstract published) Foreign Capitals: Finding the Local Anchor in the Global Cultures, organized by International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) in Collaboration with University of North Carolina Wilmington, (USA) at IIUI. (October 9-11,2017).
  • Lecture “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Structures, Extended Bodies and Review of Outcomes Summits of Heads of States". SCO studies Diploma, Organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies in collaboration with ORIC, NUML, Islamabad. (March 26, 2017).
  • Presenter "CPEC: Geo-political and Geo-economic Breakthrough for Pakistan and CARs" Organized by NUML in Collaboration with XJNU, at Urmuqi, Xinjiang, China. (December17-18, 2015).
  • Presenter “China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): Political, Social and Cultural Challenges” one day National Seminar on China Pakistan Economic Corridor, organized by the Faculty of Management Sciences, NUML, Islamabad.  (September 21, 2015).
  • Presenter “Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Opportunities and Challenges” 3rd Noruz- PG Workshop on Central Asia, Newcastle University, UK, (March 21-22, 2013.)
  • Presenter “Russia’s Role in Central Asia: Trends and Challenges” Organized by Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Cambridge University, UK.  (March 15. 2013).
  • Presenter “Pakistan and Azerbaijan Relations” at Baku State University, organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Economy, Azerbaijan (October 8, 2012)
  • Presenter “Khojlay Genocide” Organized by National University of Modern Languages Islamabad. Pakistan (February, 2012).
  • Presenter “Turkmenistan’s Positive Neutrality” organized by Society of Asian Civilization, Islamabad at Preston University Islamabad. Pakistan (2010)
  • Presenter “Civilization: Post World War-II” an international conference organized by Society of Asian Civilization at Lok Virsa, Islamabad (March 24-25, 2010).
  • Lecture on “Pakistan and Azerbaijan Relations” at Baku State University, organized by the Faculty of International Relations and Economy, Azerbaijan (October 8, 2012).
  • Roundtable Discussion on “Azerbaijan in Global Politics, Crafting Foreign Policy” organized by Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan. (May 31, 2010).

Interests

  • Russia and Post Soviet Central Asia