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Diploma in International Affairs

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M.Phil International Relations

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About the School

Established several decades ago, our school of International Relations has become a renowned research and learning center. Throughout the years, we have developed a strong reputation for our contributions to the field of International Relations and our dedication to producing well-rounded graduates.
 
Our journey began with a vision to create a vibrant academic community that fosters intellectual growth and nurtures a deep understanding of international affairs. From the outset, our highly qualified and motivated faculty members have played a pivotal role in shaping the school’s identity and cultivating a dynamic learning environment.
 
Our commitment to research and scholarly pursuits has led to the establishment of the “Journal of Professional Research in Social Sciences.” This academic publication serves as a platform for faculty and students to showcase their research findings and contribute to the broader body of knowledge in the field of International Relations.
 
We are dedicated to addressing pressing social issues and promoting social change. Our school actively participates in creating and implementing strategies that tackle global challenges, such as; poverty, inequality, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. We believe in empowering our students to become active global citizens equipped to navigate the complexities of an interconnected world.
 
With a focus on research, critical thinking, and global perspectives, we aim to shape future professionals and scholars who will positively impact the world

Head`s Message

Message

As the Head of the School, I am thrilled to invite you to explore the exciting opportunities that await you in our dynamic academic community of School of International Relations at Minhaj University Lahore, where knowledge meets global impact. At the School of International Relations, we are committed to providing a transformative educational experience that equips you with the tools to navigate the complexities of the international landscape. Our distinguished faculty, comprised of renowned scholars and experts, will guide you on intellectual exploration and personal growth. Here, you will delve into the fascinating realm of International Relations, gaining insights into global dynamics, cross-cultural communication, and the pressing challenges facing our world. Our comprehensive programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, offer a solid foundation in the social sciences, empowering you to become a leader and change agent in your chosen field. Through our extensive network of industry connections, internships, and experiential learning opportunities, you will gain practical skills and real-world exposure that will set you apart in the global job market. Our alumni, who have excelled in various sectors worldwide, stand as a testament to our program’s quality of education and immense potential. I invite you to join our vibrant community of scholars, where you will connect with like-minded individuals, engage in meaningful research, and forge lifelong friendships. Together, we will shape the future of International Relations and positively impact the global stage.

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Objectives

  • To improve education by being creative, flexible, and open to feedback
  • To deal with increasingly difficult circumstances on the global stage
  • To work as a breeding ground to induce new insights into the social sciences
  • To foster group work and raise students' awareness of the dynamic nature of international politics
  • To foster a passion for research

Salient Features

  • Highly equipped library and resource center
  • Research-oriented environment
  • Modern pedagogy that includes audio-visual aids, webinars, group discussions, and research assignments
  • Workshops, Seminars, and Conferences
  • Innovative teaching methodologies using scientific means
  • Collaborative, conducive, and student-centered environment
  • Career Guidance
  • Preparation of ‘industry ready’ manpower
  • Nine weeks of compulsory internship
  • HEC/PHEC-approved advance curriculum
  • HEC-approved supervisors
  • National and international qualified PhD Faculty

Publications

Title Volume.# Issue.# Pages Year
Coke Studio: A Strategic Tool for Pakisatan’s Cultural Diplomacy
Journal Name: Journal of Academic Research for Humanities
Volume # 3 Issue # 4 Page # 10 Year of Publication: 2023
China's Conflict Management Approach Towards Africa: Evidence from Darfur
Journal Name: Journal of Nautical Eye and Strategic Studies,
 Volume # 3 Issue # 2 Page # 16 Year of Publication: 2023
Deconstructing the Problematic Roles of Pakistani Media During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Journal Name: Law, State and Telecommunications Review / Revista de Direito, Estado e Telecomunicações
 Volume # 16 Issue # 1 Page # 27 Year of Publication: 2021
The U.S- Israel Relations during Bush's Administrations and its Impact on the Middle East
Journal Name: Journal of Nautical Eye and Strategic Studies
 Volume # 1 Issue # 1 Page # 20 Year of Publication: 2021
Management of Coronavirus in Pakistan
Journal Name: Pakistan journal of Sciences
 Volume # 75 Issue # 2 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 1970
Ball Game between U.S and China in Indian Ocean: Upshot for Pakistan
Journal Name: Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review (PLHR)
 Volume # 5 Issue # 2 Page # 12 Year of Publication: 1970
EUROPE’S ENERGY SECURITY AMID RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE BY EMPLOYING MODIFIED SCENARIO BUILDING TECHNIQUE
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
 Volume # 7 Issue # 3 Page # 22 Year of Publication: 2024
STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC) IN ENHANCING THE MARINE FISHERY SECTOR OF PAKISTAN: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Journal Name: Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal
 Volume # 5 Issue # 1 Page # 1-7 Year of Publication: 2024
STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC) IN ENHANCING THE MARINE FISHERY SECTOR OF PAKISTAN: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Journal Name: Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal
 Volume # 2024 Issue # 1 Page # 1122 Year of Publication: 2024
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Achievements and Challenges in Post 9/11 Era
Journal Name: Asian Journal of Academic Research (AJAR)
 Volume # 3 Issue # 1 Page # 10 Year of Publication: 2024
CHINA’S MEDIATOR ROLE BETWEEN IRAN AND SAUDI ARABIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES
Journal Name: International Journal Contemporary issues of social sciences
Volume # 3 Issue # 2 Year of Publication: 2024
The Russo-Ukraine War and Changing Global Power Dynamics (2014-23): A Neorealist Perspective
Journal Name: Asian journal of International Peace and Security (AJIPS)
 Volume # 8 Issue # 2 Page # 58-70 Year of Publication: 2024
Climate-Induced Vulnerabilities: Conflict and Migration Patterns in the Sahel Region of Africa
Journal Name: Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
Volume # 8 Issue # 2 Page # 17 Year of Publication: 2024
Climate Change Impacts on Migration, Poverty, and Health Issues in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis
Journal Name: Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
 Volume # 8 Issue # 2 Page # 14 Year of Publication: 2024
Rhetoric vs. Reality: America’s Response to China and Russia
Journal Name: Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition
 Volume # 2 Issue # 2 Page # 19 Year of Publication: 2024
Deconstructing the Problematic Roles of Pakistani Media During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Journal Name: Revista de Direito, Estado e Telecomunicações
 Volume # 16 Issue # 1 Page # 102-128 Year of Publication: 2024
Geopolitical to Geostrategic: Pakistan and China Discovering New Convergent Outlook
Journal Name: Journal of Pakistan Vision
 Volume # 24 Issue # 1 Page # 11 Year of Publication: 2024
CPEC and Globalization: An Appraisal of socio-economic impact on Pakistan
Journal Name: Journal of Climate and Community Development
Volume # 2 Issue # 1 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 2024
Transformative Impact of Decentralization and Federalism on Democracy in Pakistan
Journal Name: Asian Journal of Academic Research (AJAR)
 Volume # 5 Issue # 1 Page # 1-11 Year of Publication: 2024
Transformative Impact of Decentralization and Federalism on Democracy in Pakistan
Journal Name: Asian Journal of Academic Research (AJAR)
 Volume # 5 Issue # 1 Page # 11 Year of Publication: 2024
Economic Implications of Declining Fisheries in Pakistan
Journal Name: Pakistan \journal of Sciences
Volume # 76 Issue # 1 Page # 6 Year of Publication: 2024
Corresponding Relationship Between CPEC And Pakistan’s Economic Development
Journal Name: Migration Letters
 Volume # 21 Issue # 3 Page # 1684-1694 Year of Publication: 2024
Pakistan’s Administrative System and Decentralization of Power: Health and Education Sectors
Journal Name: Journal of Pakistan vison
Volume # 25 Issue # 1 Page # 13 Year of Publication: 2024
Coke Studio: A Strategic Tool for Pakistan's Cultural Diplomacy
Journal Name: Journal of Academic Research For Humanities (Jarh)
 Volume # 3 Issue # 4 Page # 315–324 Year of Publication: 2023
PAK-RUSSIA COOPERATION LEADS TO MITIGATE NONTRADITIONAL SECURITY THREAT OF ENERGY CRISIS IN PAKISTAN
Journal Name: Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition
 Volume # 19 Issue # 12 Page # 24 Year of Publication: 2023
Seaweeds as Potential Product for Pakista’s Blue Economy: A review
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research
 Volume # 29 Issue # 3 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 2023
Pakistan Turkey Economic and Strategic Relations under Erdogan’s Administration
Journal Name: Journal of Development and Social Sciences
 Volume # 2 Issue # 2 Page # 13 Year of Publication: 2023
Environmental Pollution: Impact On Ships And Infrastructure On Karachi Harbor
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Sciences
 Volume # 75 Issue # 2 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 2023
The Simmering Fault Line of South Asia: Kashmir Problem
Journal Name: Annals of Human and Social Sciences,
 Volume # 4 Issue # 3 Page # 1-9 Year of Publication: 2023
Navigating Indian Ocean: Exploring Geo-Politics and Ensuring Maritime Security
Journal Name: Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
 Volume # 7 Issue # 2 Page # 13 Year of Publication: 2023
Navigating Indian Ocean: Exploring Geo-Politics and Ensuring Maritime Security
Journal Name: Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
 Volume # 7 Issue # 2 Page # 13 Year of Publication: 2023
The Three Images of War and Indo-Pak Conflicts:An Investigation of Causal Factors
Journal Name: Research Journal for Societal Issues
 Volume # Vol-5 Issue # 2 Page # 290-302 Year of Publication: 2023
Analyzing the dynamics of the deadly embrace: a study of Pakistan-US relations from cold war alliances to contemporary challenges
Journal Name: Journal of Positive School Psychology
 Volume # 7 Issue # 2 Page # 173-182 Year of Publication: 2023
Analyzing the dynamics of the deadly embrace: a study of Pakistan-US relations from cold war alliances to contemporary challenges
Journal Name: Journal of Positive School Psychology
Volume # 1 Issue # 2 Page # 113-131 Year of Publication: 2023
Management of Coronavirus in Pakistan
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Science
 Volume # 75 Issue # 2 Page # 308-315 Year of Publication: 2023
Study Of Challenges Faced by Maritime Governance and Their Solutions by The Modern Sciences
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Sciences
 Volume # 75 Issue # 2 Page # 7 Year of Publication: 2023
Geopolitical Dynamics In The Indian Ocean Region: Investigating The Landscape Of Emerging Great Game Through The Lens Of Realism
Journal Name: Journal of Namibian studies
Volume # 33 Issue # 3 Page # 16 Year of Publication: 2023
Media and Civil Society Conflicts in Pakistan: Media as an Agent of Resolution or Escalation
Journal Name: Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition
 Volume # 19 Issue # 5 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 2023
The Politics of Collective Security in pursuit of Peace and Security
Journal Name: Journal of Development and Social Sciences,
 Volume # 4 Issue # 1 Page # 11 Year of Publication: 2023
A Critical Appraisal of the Balochistan Conundrum
Journal Name: Journal of Development and Social Sciences
 Volume # 4 Issue # 1 Page # 584-596 Year of Publication: 2023
An Insight into Pakistan’s Maritime Trade Comparing Maritime Neighborhood
Journal Name: Punjab University Journal of Zoology
 Volume # 38 Issue # 1 Page # 9 Year of Publication: 2023
Origins of Zionism and Fate of the Contested City
Journal Name: Journal of Research in Social Sciences
 Volume # 11 Issue # 1 Page # 39-48 Year of Publication: 2023
Towards Building Blue Life Science Economy
Journal Name: Advancement in Life Sciences (ALS), Punjab University Lahore
Volume # 9 Issue # 4 Page # 4 Year of Publication: 2022
Marine Life & Fish Management an Effective Tool of Blue Economy of Pakistan
Journal Name: Advancement in Life Sciences (ALS), Punjab University Lahore
Volume # 9 Issue # 4 Page # 5 Year of Publication: 2022
Quad: The US Strategic Alliance for the Indo-Pacific Region and the Chinese Counterbalance
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
 Volume # 3 Issue # 2 Page # 56-72 Year of Publication: 2022
Political Development’s Correlation with Social Conditions in Pakitan: A longitudinal Analysis
Journal Name: Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (JASS), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore4
 Volume # 9 Issue # 2 Year of Publication: 2022
Quad: The US Strategic Alliance in the Indo-Pacific Region and the Chinese Counterbalance
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (PJMCR), University of Jhang
 Volume # 3 Issue # 2 Page # 17 Year of Publication: 2022
Maritime Tourism Potential of Lasbela District (Pakistan): The Course of Sustainability
Journal Name: POLARIS, Bahria University
Volume # 6 Issue # 1 Page # 23 Year of Publication: 2022
Pakistan-China Relations and its Implication for India (2008-2018)
Journal Name: Journal of South Asian Studies
 Volume # 10 Issue # 2 Year of Publication: 2022
Revisiting the Pak-Iran Relations and Necessity of Recreating New Behavior: Challenges, Prospects, Future
Journal Name: Journal of Professional Research in Social Science
 Volume # 09 Issue # 02 Page # 42-54 Year of Publication: 2022
Emerging Trends in Pakistan’s Economy: Implications of Pakistan-China Relations
Journal Name: Annals of Human and Social Sciences,
 Volume # 3 Issue # 2 Page # 7 Year of Publication: 2022
US – China Priorities in the 21st Century
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
 Volume # 10 Issue # 2 Page # 730-737 Year of Publication: 2022
Russia-Ukraine Crisis and Its Impact on South Asia
Journal Name: Review of Applied Management and Social Sciences
 Volume # 5 Issue # 2 Page # 141-148 Year of Publication: 2022
Striving for Terror Free Sea: Analyzing Tredns in Maritime Terrorism
Journal Name: Journal of Research & Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan
Volume # 5 Issue # 2 Page # 11 Year of Publication: 2022
حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ والٰہ وسلم بحیثیت خلیفۃ اللہ فی الارض
Journal Name: مجلہ معارف اولیا
 Page # 111-116 Year of Publication: 2022
حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ والٰہ وسلم بحیثیت خلیفۃ اللہ فی الارض
Journal Name: مجلہ معارف اولیا
 Page # 111-116 Year of Publication: 2022
Role of BRICS in Global Governance, Emphasizing Bilateral Trade
Journal Name: Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government
 Volume # 27 Issue # 6 Page # 1427-1441 Year of Publication: 2021
Maritime Trade: Comparing Pakistan With Maritime Neighbours
Journal Name: The Beacon Journal, Naval War College
 Volume # 1 Issue # 1 Page # 33 Year of Publication: 2021
Maritime Trade and Pakistan’s Merchant Marines
Journal Name: Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government
 Volume # 27 Issue # 6 Page # 9 Year of Publication: 2021
Afghanistan after U.S withdrawal and Role of Pakistan: An Analysis
Journal Name: Journal of Development and Social Sciences
 Volume # 2 Issue # 4 Page # 8 Year of Publication: 2021
Analyzing FATF’s Concerns and Actions taken by Pakistan for Compliance
Journal Name: Pakistan Social Sciences Review
 Volume # 5 Issue # 3 Page # 16 Year of Publication: 2021
String of Pearls: Chinese Economic Strategy Concerning the IOR Amid Growing Security Dilemma, with an Emphasis on the CPEC
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS), Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan
Volume # 41 Issue # 2 Page # 399-408 Year of Publication: 2021
The Abraham Accords: Israel Resizing Spheres of Influence
Journal Name: Journal of Research Society of Pakistan
 Volume # 58 Issue # 2 Year of Publication: 2021
Blue Economy and Pakistan’s Maritime Potential (Book Review))
Journal Name: International Journal of Knowledge, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
 Volume # 9 Issue # 1 Page # 51—53 Year of Publication: 2021
Power and Interdependence with Internet
Journal Name: Pakistan Social Sciences Review
 Volume # 5 Issue # 1 Page # 1142-1152 Year of Publication: 2021
REVISITING THE COURSE OF PAKISTAN HISTORY AND SECESSION OF EAST PAKISTAN: A SYSTEM ANALYSIS (1947- 1971)
Journal Name: PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology
 Volume # 18 Issue # 02 Page # 562-589 Year of Publication: 2021
Measuring Financial permanency of Firms in Emergent economy: A comparative study on financial institutions of Pakistan
Journal Name: International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research
 Volume # 8 Issue # 8 Page # 534-544 Year of Publication: 2020
An Introduction to the Problematic of Security: Theory-Building in International Relations
Journal Name: Perennial Journal of History (PJH)
 Volume # 1 Issue # 2 Page # 1-19 Year of Publication: 2020
De-constructing the Problematic Maritime Tourism in Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges
Journal Name: International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research
Volume # 8 Issue # 8 Page # 378-387 Year of Publication: 2020
Economic Opportunities for Islamic Financing – From Green to blue economy
Journal Name: International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research
Volume # 8 Issue # 8 Page # 205-214 Year of Publication: 2020
'Empowered Iran' in a Complex Region (Middle East): Tehran's Foreign Policy Challenges and Dimensions in the 21st Century
Journal Name: Global Political review
Volume # 5 Issue # 1 Year of Publication: 2020
Interior and exterior experiments to Pakistan national security
Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (PJMCR), University of Jhang, Pakistan
 Volume # 1 Issue # 1 Page # 127-151 Year of Publication: 2020
Gwadar Port Growing Beyond Economic Glory
Journal Name: International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research
 Volume # 7 Issue # 7 Page # 839-846 Year of Publication: 2019
China Pakistan Economic Corridor- A Game changer for regional prosperity with fears
Journal Name: International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research
 Volume # 7 Issue # 7 Page # 726-731 Year of Publication: 2019
China Pakistan Economic Corridor: An opportunity to development of energy sector in Pakistan
Journal Name: ICRANT
 Volume # 2 Issue # 2 Page # 7 Year of Publication: 2018
Arms Control and Disarmament-A Case Study for Pakistan
Journal Name: Arms Control and Disarmament-A Case Study for Pakistan
 Volume # 6 Issue # 6 Page # 1324-1330 Year of Publication: 2018
Middle East in Crisis
Journal Name: Journal of Political Studies
 Volume # 25 Issue # 2 Page # 19 Year of Publication: 2018
Role of Ideology in Foreign Policy: A Case Study of Iran
Journal Name: Journal of Political Studies
 Volume # 23 Issue # 1 Year of Publication: 2016
Development of shipping sector in Pakistan: options and proposed strategy
Journal Name: Journal of Political Studies
 Volume # 23 Issue # 2 Page # 537-559 Year of Publication: 2016
Azal
Year of Publication: 2013
US Role in Bending Democracy during Cold War: A Case Study of Pakistan
Journal Name: South Asian Studies
Volume # 25 Issue # 1 Page # 1-14 Year of Publication: 2010
Poverty Alleviation Through Power-Sharing in Pakistan
Journal Name: European Journal of Social Sciences
Volume # 8 Issue # 3 Page # 459-468 Year of Publication: 2009
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Head`s Message
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