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TALAT A. WIZARATProf. Talat Wizarat

Professor

Telephones: 
Home: (92-21-) 9243964 
Office: (92-21-) 9243131
 Mobile:(92) 300–923–6862 

Email: twizarat@netscape.net / twizarat@kuird.org

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D.
Department of International Relations, University of Karachi 

M.A (Government and International Studies)
University of South Carolina.

M.A.(International Relations)
University of Karachi (1st Division and 3rd Position in order of merit.)


MAJOR PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

  1. “SAARC: Role in Conflict Resolution and Future Prospects” (Paper read on June 24th 2003 being published by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies). 
  2. “Pakistan–Middle East Relations: Restructuring Pakistan’s Foreign Policy (being published by Department of International Relations, Peshawar University)”. 
  3. “Pakistan-Iran Relations” published by History Department, Peshawar University January 2003”. 
  4. The European Union and the Middle East Peace Process, Journal of European Studies Vol. 18, No. 1 January 2002. 
  5. Peace Process” A Comparative Study in The Arab – Israeli Peace Process: Lessons for South Asia edited by Moonis Ahmar (Karachi; Oxford University Press 2001). 
  6. Confidence Building Measures: The role of Track II Diplomacy and NGOs in The Challenge of Confidence - Building in South Asia edited by Moonis Ahmar (New Delhi; Har-Anand Publications (Pvt.) Ltd., 2001).
  7. Pakistan–United States Relations in the Post Cold War Scenario is being published in a book by the Area Study Centre for Africa North and South America, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
  8. Economic Corporation Organization–A Framework for Confidence Building and Conflict Resolution in Central History Polities and Culture edited by Riazul Islam, Kazi A. Kadir and Javed Hussain (Karachi; BCC & T Press 1999). 
  9. South Asia Security in the Post Cold War Era: Need for Reassessment in Internal and External Dynamics of South Asian Security edited by Moonis Ahmar (Karachi; Faz1eson (Pvt.) Ltd., 1998).
  10. Domestic and Regional Dynamics of Security in South Asia and Sustainable Development Interface in South Asia edited in D.D. Khanna (New Delhi; Macmillan India Ltd., 1997).
  11. A General Analysis of the Political and Economic Situation of Europe and South Asia in the Post Cold War World in Cold War European Order and South Asia edited by Naveed Ahmed Tahir (Karachi; BCC & T Press 1996).
  12. CIS and ECO: Options for the Central Asian States in Contemporary Central Asia edited by Moonis Ahmar (Islamabad, Agha Jee Printers 1995).
  13. Political Framework of Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia (Project on Sustainable Development for South Asia Katrnan4L Nepal).
  14. Confidence Building and Conflict Resolution in Central Asia The Case of ECU in Pakistan Central Asia and the, Region edited by S.M. Haider (Lahore: Progressive Publishers 1994).
  15. “Middle East Peace Process Issues and Negotiating Strategies’ Strategic Studies 1993 (Proceedings of the Conference held in 11th August 1993) Islamabad.
  16. “Strategies for Conflict Resolution in the Persian Gull” Pakistan’. Horizon Vol. 44, No. 4, October 1991.
  17. “Pakistan and the United Nations” Pakistan Horizon 1st Quarter 1987.
  18. “Role of Gulf Cooperation Council in Regional Security” Strategy Studies 1998.
  19. Pakistan Relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, United States Pakistan Relations edited by Leo E. Rose and Noor Husain, University of California, Berkeley 1985.
  20. “Role of Islamic Countries in the Strategy of Peace and Security in South Asia” Strategic Studies (Special Issue 1983).
  21. Pakistan Energy Problem: An overview Pakistan and Region Security edited by M.A. Chandhri, University of Karachi Press 1982.
  22. “Apartheid and Racial Discrimination in South Africa an Overview of the Control Network” Pakistan Horizon 4th Quarter 1980. 
  23. “The Oil Crisis–Cooperation or Confrontation” Pakistan Horizon, 1st Quarter 1975.

Magazines

  • “Nuclear Energy: Pakistan’s Case” Pakistan and Gulf Economic October 2nd and 9th 1993.

  • ECO Instrument of Regional Integration” Pakistan and (hill Economist, December 18th – 24th, 1993.

  • Pakistan India Relations” Pakistan and Gulf Economist, January 22nd – 28th, 1994

Newspapers:
"Mao Wore Many Caps” Dawn, December 26, several articles and interviews have appeared in Newspapers Jung and Nawai Waqt. 

Book Edited:
Conflict Resolution in A New Era: Lessons for South Asia edited by Talat A. Wizarat (Karachi; BCC & T 1999).

RESEARCH PROJECT:
Since December 2000 a research project on “The Muslim World in the Twenty First Century” has been undertaken by me. It aims to study the nature of social, political and economic changes in the Muslim World. Future, challenges and strategies for dealing with them will also be focused on.
I served as patron of Ford Foundation – Department of International Relations (K.U.) research project on the Middle East Peace Process from 1997 to 2000. 

Main Field of Study and Research:
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management, Integration Studies Political Geography, South Asia, West Asia and the Arab World

Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships:

  • Fulbright – Hayes Award 1977 – 78.
  • Awarded Fellowship by Oslo University for participation in the Summer School 1980.
  • Participated in Salzburg Seminar on the U.S. System of Government 25th June - 8th July 1995.
  • Participated in the International Visitors Programme 2nd April to 24th April 1999.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Professor, Department & International Relations (University Karachi) since 1st January 1995.
  • Associate Professor (7th December 1985 to 31st December 1994).
  • Assistant Professor (1980 to 1985).
  • Lecturer (8th November 1971 to 1980)

COURSES TAUGHT AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL:
Middle East, Far East, Strategic Studies, International Organization, Political Geography, Theories of International Relations, Pakistan Movement, South Asia.

Have been lecturing at programmers organized by Karachi University for candidates appearing in the superior services examination

RESEARCH GUIDANCE:

  1. Have supervised research work on Soviet Military Intervention in Afghanistan leading to M. Phil Degree.
  2. Another candidate completed his Ph.D thesis on the Role of MNCS in South Asia. His thesis is being evaluated by external examiners.
  3. Currently six candidates are working on M.Phil and Ph.D theses under my supervision

OCCASIONAL LECTURES:

  1. Lectured at National Defence College, Islamabad on Dynamics of Social and Political Environment in Pakistan and its impact on National Power, November 6th 2001 (have lectured there several times last one being in November 4th, 2002. .
  2. Also lectured at Air War College, Karachi on National Power and Promotion of National Interest 19th July 2003, 18th October 2001, 24th October 2000 and August 1999.
  3. Lectured at the Naval Staff College (Karachi) and Command and Staff College (Quetta) on a number of occasions.

MAJOR CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS:

  1. SAARC – Problems and Prospects 24th June, 2003 Dhaka Bangladesh. 
  2. Pakistan–India Relations June 13–15, 2003, Katmandu Nepal. 
  3. Conference on the War against Afghanistan held by Nawai Waqt Karachi October 2001, November 2001.
  4. International conference on Kashmir Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Government of Pakistan, February 1999 and February 2001.
  5. Conference organized by Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. October 2000.
  6. Conference organized by Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad on Pakistan China Relations September 2000.
  7. International Visitors Programme, April 1999.
  8. Trilateral seminar including Italy, Pakistan and India for promotion of mutual cooperation November 23rd to 26th 1998 Rome, Italy.
  9. Pakistan–German Dialogue held in Islamabad 1st November to 4th 1998.
  10. Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Columbia, Sri Lanka’s Conference on the “Teaching of Strategic Studies in South Asia” at Ahungalla, Sri Lanka, July 13th to 16th 1998.
  11. Conference on the Middle East Peace Process at Cairo University Giza, Egypt, February 1999.
  12. Arranged an International Conference on Conflict Resolution Strategies for South Asia, 1st and 2nd December 1996 in collaboration with Hanns Siedel Foundation, Munich Germany.
  13. Participated in Nimrana Dialogue (a track II channel between Pakistan and India) as a regular member for 1994 to 1999.
  14. Participated in a dialogue with members of Asia Society U.S.A. at Karachi April 1994.
  15. Seminar held by the University of Karachi on Central Asia October 1994.
  16. Kashmir Conference held at the University of Karachi, April 1994.
  17. Seminar organized by the Institute of West and Central Asia, Studies, University of Karachi, November 1993.
  18. FRIENDS Seminar on Central Asian Politics, November 1992.
  19. Pak – U.S. Bilateral Forum Conference at Berkeley University December 1984.

INITIATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
Under my tenure as Chairperson the Syllabi were revised and many new courses were introduced among them are Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution, Disarmament and Arms Control, Confidence Building Measures, Research Methodology, Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis and Science, Technology and International Relations. 

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Currently I hold membership of the following academic bodies.

  1. Academic Council (University of Karachi).
  2. Member Board of studies, Department of International Relations, University of Karachi.
  3. Member Selection Board Department of International Relations University of Sindh.
  4. Member Board of Studies, Department of International Relations, Baluchistan University.
  5. Member Board of Governors, Area Study Centre for Europe University of Karachi.
  6. Member Board of Studies Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi. 
  7. Member Research Facility Centre, Faculty of Arts University of Karachi. 
  8. Member of Board of Studies, Marine Academy, Karachi
  9. I am founder member of International Relations Society of Pakistan which has provided a platform to researchers and teachers in the field of International Relations
  10. I am also founder member of Ambassadors, alumini association of the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. The Association has been active on the academic and social fronts.
  11. Remained active in the Institute of Labour Education and Research (1982 to 1985).
  12. Served as a Council member of the Centre of Excellence for Women Studies, University of Karachi (1991 – 1993).
  13. I was on the Committee to evaluate research projects for Asia Fellowship Programme 2001 and Aga Khan University Research Section 2003. 

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

  • Pakistan Institute of International Affairs.
  • Pakistan Association for Peace.
  • International Relations Society of Pakistan.
  • Held Membership of International Peace Research Association (1991 – 1994).
  • Membership of International Studies Association, U.S.A. (1977 –1978).
  • University Women’s Association, U.S.A. (1977 – 1980).
  • University Women’s Association Pakistan (1980 – 1982).

TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMMES

  • Have been invited regularly by Pakistan Television, Indus Vision and GEO Television as an expert on Current Affairs.
  • Have appeared occasionally in the Current Affairs Programmes of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.

WORK IN PROGRESS

  • Currently I am working on a book on Strategies for Peace and Security in the Persian Gulf. The Assignment will be completed by the end of January 2004.
  • I am also working on a textbook project the purpose of which is to produce books on Foreign Policy Analysis and Science, Technology and International Relations
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