Bahawalpur: The Department of Political Science at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is set to host a Ph.D. open defense that delves into the intricacies of Pakistan-US relations, focusing on the asymmetric alliance and its challenges from 2000 to 2018. The defense, scheduled for September 12, 2024, at the university’s Baghdadul Jadeed Campus, promises to offer new insights into international alliances and their impacts on national autonomy and security.

According to The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan, the dissertation titled “International Alliances and Autonomy of Developing States: a Case of Pakistan-US Asymmetric Alliance and Challenges for Pakistan’s Internal and External Security (2000-2018)” will be defended by Ph.D. scholar Ashfaq Ahmad. The session will be supervised by Dr. Safdar Hussain, with Dr. Muhammad Azhar of Government College University Faisalabad serving as the external examiner.

This academic event is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to contributing to the scholarly examination of Pakistan’s foreign relations. The thesis defense will be held in the video conference room of the main auditorium, reflecting the university’s adherence to accessible and inclusive academic practices.