VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Employee Portrait
Lecturer
Chaudhary Musawar Sharief Sandhu
Department of Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies
Faculty of Arts
Highest Qualification
M.Phil (PAkistan Studies)
Specialization / Major
Foreign Policy Analysis, Comparative Politics and Research Methodology.
PROFILE SUMMARY

Mr. Sandhu is a highly educated individual who obtained an MPhil degree from the National Institute of Pakistan Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad. He was awarded a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) due to his dedication to learning and pursuit of academic excellence. As a DAAD Scholar, he dedicated his time to studying conflict-induced migration and its impact on public policy-making in the European Union (EU) and Pakistan. Mr. Sandhu is a researcher who is known for his work on the US Policy of De-hyphenation and Pakistan’s increased Security Dilemma vis-à-vis India. This research demonstrates his expertise in understanding the complexities of International Relations and its impact on regional dynamics. As a distinguished academician, Mr. Sandhu has made noteworthy contributions to the field of education as a lecturer and faculty member. He started his teaching career by imparting knowledge on comparative politics as a visiting faculty member at the International Islamic University in Islamabad. After demonstrating his exceptional teaching skills and unwavering commitment, he was offered a position as a full-time faculty member at Air University in Islamabad. Presently, Mr. Sandhu serves as a faculty member in the Pakistan Studies Department at the Virtual University of Pakistan. He is a highly knowledgeable individual who utilizes his expertise in the history, politics, and culture of his country to educate and motivate students in his current role.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests focus on international relations, Pakistan’s foreign and security policies analysis, nuclear deterrence, and South Asian strategic stability. I am also interested in conflict and conflict resolution, conflict induced migration, and the impact of geopolitical developments on regional security, peace and prosperity.

Experience

Lecturer
Department of Pakistan Studies, Faculty of Arts, Virtual University of Pakistan
Apr 13, 2023 — Present
Regular Faculty Member
Department of Humanities, Education and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Air University, Isla
Aug 01, 2019 — Apr 10, 2023
Visiting Faculty Member
Department of Politics and IR, International Islamic University Islamabad
Feb 06, 2019 — Jul 01, 2019

Research Publications

Denying India Space for Limited War under the Nuclear Threshold https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/06/27/denying-india-space-for-limited-war-under-the-nuclear-threshold/
Scholarly and / or creative activity published through a refereed electronic venue
Year: • Category: Modern diplomacy
The BrahMos Test and Its Implications for Current State of Strategic Relations Between Pakistan and India https://www.eurasiareview.com/04062019-the-brahmos-test-and-its-implications-for-current-state-of-strategic-relations-between-pakistan-and-ind
Scholarly and / or creative activity published through a refereed electronic venue
Year: • Category: Eurasia review
The Capriciousness of Hybrid Warfare in South Asia http://southasiajournal.net/the-capriciousness-of-hybrid-warfare-in-south-asia/
Scholarly and / or creative activity published through a refereed electronic venue
Year: • Category: South Asian journal
De-hyphenation Dilemma https://dailytimes.com.pk/395427/de-hyphenation-dilemma/
Articles published in popular press
Year: • Category: Daily times

Awards & Distinctions

Year: 2020
Year: 2016