Version 8.5, May, 2015 CURRICULUM VITAE MAY 2015 OBJECTIVE: TO SEEK EXCELLENCE IN THE WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE MOONIS AHMAR Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi since February 03, 2014 Meritorious Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi since March 8, 2014. Director, Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. www.ppscr.net.pk Phone: 9221-9261300-2372, 9261394 (W) 9221- 2961031 (H) Fax: 9221-9243190-91 Chairman, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi from April 29, 2007 till May 26, 2010. E.Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Date of Birth April 04, 1959 Nationality Pakistani EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. (1992) from the University of Karachi. Topic of dissertation: "European Security System in the Post-Helsinki Accords Period: A Model for South Asia". The dissertation is a comparative study of the Helsinki framework of European Security and the South Asian Security system. It analyzes the problems and prospects in a way for Indo-Pakistan normalization process and also spells out strategies for building confidence and resolving conflicts between the two countries as a pre-requisite for peace and stability in the South Asian region. The dissertation also suggests what lessons the South Asian countries can learn from the Helsinki model of European security and the post-Helsinki initiatives launched under the framework of Conference on Security and Conference in Europe (CSCE). Research Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Abdul Kadeer, Director, Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi. External examiners: Prof. Curt Gestayger, Graduate School of International Studies, Geneva Switzerland. Prof. Ashok Kapur, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo, Canada. M.Phil (1988) from the University of Karachi. Topic of dissertation: "The Soviet Interests and Involvement in South Asia 1969-1987". Master of Science (1981) in International Relations from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. Secured First Class First Position. 1 Version 8.5, May, 2015 Topic of dissertation, "Superpower Rivalry In The Indian Ocean and the response from the littoral states." Specialized in the field of Strategic Studies. Bachelor of Arts (1978) from the University of Karachi in First Class. The subjects were International Relations (Major), Political Science, and General History (Subsidiaries). Intermediate from Government National College, Karachi in Second Division in 1975. Matric from German Model School, Karachi in Second Division in 1973 with distinctions in Social Studies and Islamiat. TEACHING/ RESEARCH POSITIONS IN PAKISTAN 1.Ist March 1983 to 31st October 1983. Senior Research Fellow, Area Study Center for Africa, North & South America, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. 2.3rd November 1983 to 12 July 1984. Research Officer, The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Karachi. 3.14 July 1984 to 11 September 1988. Senior Research Fellow, Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi. 4.12 September 1988 to 28 February 1991 Assistant Professor, Area Study Center for Europe, University of Karachi. 5.28 February 1991 to May 4, 1997. Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. 6. 5 May 1997 to January 1 2001. Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. 7. January 1, 2001 to date, Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. TEACHING/RESEARCH POSITION IN FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH THINK TANKS 1. Visiting Scholar, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security (ACDIS) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A. from February 10 to June 10, 1993. 2.Visiting Research Associate, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament & International Security, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from November 24, 1994 to May 20, 1996. Also worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during Spring semester, 1995. 3.Visiting Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington DC from June-July 1997. 4. Scholar in Residence, Middle East Institute and Visiting Scholar, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC from September 13 to October 10, 1999. 5. Visiting Fellow at the Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame, Indiana from October 11 to December 14, 1999. 6. Asia Fellow, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 07, 2002 to October 06, 2002. Theme of research: “A Comparative Study of Pakistan and Bangladesh: Economic, Political and Cultural Dynamics.” 7. Visiting Fellow, Asia Research Center, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK from February 7 to April 28, 2004 2 Version 8.5, May, 2015 8. Visiting Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law, Freiberg, Germany from June 01, 2008 to August 26, 2008. 9. Visiting Research Fellow, South Asia Program, Institute of Defense Studies, Rajaratram School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (December 18, 2010 till March 15, 2011). 10. DAAD Fellow, Conflict Management and Studies Program, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany since April 8, 2011 till February 2012. Academic responsibilities at the University of Erfurt: Taught a course on “Conflict Management in Central Asia” in the spring semester and teaching a course on “Conflict Transformation in South Asia” in the winter semester. Also working on a research project, “Conflict Management and Vision for a Secular Pakistan: Lessons from the European Experience.” FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) with particular reference to Middle East, South Asia and Central Asia. TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS IN PAKISTAN AND ABROAD I have taught following courses since 1986 to-date to the students of B.A (Hons) First Year, M.A (Previous) M.A (Final) and M.Phil. 1.The United States in World Affairs. 2.Russian and Central Asian Affairs. 3.International Organizations. 4.Foreign Policy of Pakistan. 5.Introduction to International Relations. 6.Research Methodology. 7.Political Geography 8.Conflict resolution and Crisis Management. 9. Global Issues 10. Introduction to Comparative Politics to the undergraduate students of Political Science Department, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 11. Conflict Management in Central Asia during the summer semester, 2011 and Conflict Transformation in South Asia during the winter semester at the MPP program, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany. Administrative Experience Chairman, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi from April 29, 2007 till May 25, 2010. Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi from February 03, 2014 till to date. PUBLICATIONS (i) Books 1. Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean since the withdrawal of Great Britain. (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1985. pp.143). 2.The Soviet Role in South Asia:1969-87 (Karachi: Area Study Center for Europe, 1989),pp.312. 3 Version 8.5, May, 2015 3.Contemporary Central Asia (Edited), (Islamabad: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi and Hanns Seidel Foundation, 1995), pp.256. 4. Internal and External Dynamics of South Asian Security (Edited), (Karachi: Faze, 1998), pp.151. 5. The CTBT Controversy: Different Perceptions In South Asia (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2000), pp. 153. 6. The Challenges of Conflict Resolution and Security in 21st Century (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2001). 7. Arab-Israeli Peace Process: Lessons for South Asia (Edited) (Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2001.) 8. The Challenge of Confidence-Building in South Asia (Edited) (New Delhi: Harahan Publications, 2001), pp. 440. 9. Paradigms of Conflict Resolution in South Asia (Edited) (Dhaka: University Press Limited, 2003). 10. The World after September 11: Challenges and Opportunities (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2003). pp.322 11. Different Perceptions on Conflict Resolution: Need for an Alternate Approach (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2005), pp. 297. 12. The Challenge of Rebuilding Afghanistan (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2005), pp. 240. 14. Conflict Management Mechanisms And The Challenge of Peace (Edited) (Karachi: Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, 2008), pp.174. 15. International Relations Today: Theories, Methods And Areas of Research (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, 2009), pp. 204. 16. Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Pakistan (Edited) (Karachi: Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad), pp. 159. 17. Early Warning Systems: Potential For Crisis Management And