I am a researcher and educator specializing in international relations and strategic studies, currently serving as a Research Officer at the Strategic Vision Institute, a think tank in Islamabad affiliated with National Command Authority of Pakistan. Additionally, I hold the position of Assistant Editor for the Journal of Security & Strategic Studies and have served as a visiting faculty member at Bahria University Islamabad and previously at the University of Peshawar. I earned an M.Phil. in International Relations from the National Defence University, Islamabad, and hold a B.S. (Hons) in Political Science. As an active contributor to academic discourse, I have published research on topics such as China’s role in South Asia and integrated deterrence in the Asia-Pacific, with my work appearing in recognized journals and various platforms, thereby demonstrating my commitment to advancing the understanding of national and international security dynamics. In addition to my research, I have organized in-house discussions, seminars, workshops, and conferences focused on strategic stability and geopolitical issues, influencing both academic and policy-making communities. My research interests encompass a diverse array of topics, including international security, deterrence, great power politics, and international competition, with a particular emphasis on the Asia Pacific region. Furthermore, I explore themes related to Indian strategic culture and the concept of identity.