Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan

Dr. Iftikhar Ali is an accomplished academic, currently serving as Chairperson in the Department of Politics and International Studies at Karakoram International University in Gilgit, Pakistan. With a wealth of professional experience, he has held leadership positions in various organizations, exemplified by his significant contribution as the former Provincial Secretary for the GB Local Council Board in the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Dr. Ali's expertise in the field of international affairs has been further developed through his fellowships at esteemed institutions. He has been a fellow at the Howard Backer Jr Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2018), as well as the Center for Global Security and Cooperation at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico (2019). Additionally, he is a fellow of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Education and Research Center (NEREC) at KIAST Korea (2022). In 2022, he successfully completed the Advanced Course on Nuclear 3S, a collaborative program conducted in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, CRDF Global, and Malaysia Nuclear Agency. Dr. Ali has been a fellow for the World Nuclear University Summer Institute 2023, focusing on Nuclear Leadership Professional Development, hosted in Japan.

Dr. Ali holds a Ph.D. degree from the Department of International and Strategic Studies at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also obtained his M.Sc and M.Phil degrees from the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DSS) at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Dr. Ali seamlessly integrates his practical expertise with academic rigor, providing students with a unique perspective that bridges theory and real-world application. His diverse professional background enriches his teaching, enabling him to offer practical insights and case studies that resonate with his students' academic and career aspirations.

Beyond his role as an educator, Dr. Ali actively engages in research, employing his deep understanding of governance and policy to explore critical issues within the realm of politics and international relations. His multidimensional experience allows him to delve into complex topics, analyzing their implications from both theoretical and practical standpoints.

With his exceptional combination of academic qualifications and practical experience, Dr. Iftikhar Ali is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the field of politics and international studies. His commitment to academic excellence, coupled with his extensive professional background, establishes him as a respected authority in his field, guiding students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the realms of politics and international relations.

PhD Department of International & Strategic Studies, University of Malaya, KL Malaysia
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Fellowship Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, University of Tennessee USA
M.Phil Defence and Strategic Studies Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
M.Sc in Defence and Strategic Studies Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Capstone Visiting Research Fellowship Center for Global Security and Cooperation (CGSC) Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico, USA
Advanced Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Course CRDF Global Washington DC
Nuclear Nonproliferation Education and Research Center (NEREC) Summer Fellowship Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
WNU Summer Institute Fellowship on Nuclear Leadership World Nuclear University

Assistant Professor Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan
Lecturer Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan
Research Officer Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) GHQ Rawalpindi
Secretary Local Council Board, Local Government and Rural Development, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
Chairperson Karakoram International University, Gilgit Pakistan

Improved Legislative Governance in Gilgit-Baltistan: Training of Members of Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) on Good Governance and Public Sector Reforms
Support for implementation of GB Local Government Act 2014 under the thematic area of Improved Legislative Governance: Development of Rules of Business for District/Tehsil/Union Councils, Rules of Businesses for GB Local Government Commission, GB Local
Establishment of a non-traditional University in Baltistan Region of Gilgit-Baltistan: Drafting the Charter of Baltistan University

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards, and Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Nuclearization of South Asia and Strategic Stability
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards
Conflict Resolution
Governance and legislative developments
Defence & Strategic Studies, Nuclear Strategy and Deterrence

Nuclearization of South Asia: Future of Non-Proliferation Regime, http://www.amazon.com/Nuclearization-South-Asia-Future-Non-Proliferation/dp/3843371881 .
Pak-China Nuclear Cooperation, Asia Pacific Vol. 28
Strategic Dynamics of Crisis Stability in South Asia, Ali, I., & Sidhu, J. S. (2022). Strategic Dynamics of Crisis Stability in South Asia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 57(7), 1357–1375.
Non-State Actors, Sub-Conventional Warfare, and India-Pakistan Nuclear Crisis Stability/Instability, Sadiq, M., & Ali, I. (2022). Non-State Actors, Sub-Conventional Warfare, and India-Pakistan Nuclear Crisis Stability/Instability. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 0(0).
Challenges of Nuclear Deterrence Stability in South Asia, Sadiq, M., & Ali, I. (2022). Challenges of Nuclear Deterrence Stability in South Asia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 0(0).
Dynamics of Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Strategic Stability in South Asia, Ali, I., & Sidhu, J. S. (2022). Dynamics of Pakistan’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications for Strategic Stability in South Asia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 57(4), 856–871.
India’s Doctrinal Modifications: Counterforce Temptations in South Asia, Ali, I., & Sidhu, J. S. (2022). India’s Doctrinal Modifications: Counterforce Temptations in South Asia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 57(3), 424–445.
UNDERSTANDING PAK-CHINA RELATIONS THROUGH CPEC: GEOSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTH ASIA, Vol. 38 (2020): Asia Pacific
A Crisis of Status Quo or Power Transition Amidst China Rise: An Integrative Review of a Literature, Ghumro, Ali & Ali, Iftikhar & MAHESAR, PERVAIZ. (2021). A Crisis of Status Quo or Power Transition Amidst China Rise: An Integrative Review of a Literature. VI. 281-286.
Understanding the Decline of Pakistan-US Alliance and the Growing Influence of China in Pakistan, Rogers, R. A., Arshad, N., & Ali, I. (2023). Understanding the Decline of Pakistan-US Alliance and the Growing Influence of China in Pakistan. Intellectual Discourse, 31(1), 113–137.