Dr. Mohammad Irfan Ali Fani
Assistant Professor
In-Charge, Dept. of Political Science & IR
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Dr. Mohammad Irfan Ali is a distinguished scholar, and educator is currently serving as In-Charge Department of Politics and International Relations. Armed with a Ph.D. in International Relations, Dr. Ali’s journey in academia began as a senior lecturer, at the Faculty of Media and Mass Communication, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, where he served for five years before embarking on his doctoral studies. Dr. Ali’s engagement with the media industry has been equally remarkable. He has lent his insights and expertise to different media houses, contributing thought-provoking articles to newspapers and serving as the head of the Urdu program section at FM 92.6. His analytical prowess has earned him recognition in televised discussions, where he frequently appears as a political analyst, offering nuanced perspectives on pressing issues. In addition to his academic and media commitments, Dr. Ali actively participates in the realm of policy discourse. He represented his university in diverse think tanks in Islamabad, during a four-day study tour in march 2024, contributing to informed deliberations on matters of national and international significance. Dr. Ali’s scholarly contributions are underscored by his publications in HEC recognized journals, with twenty notable articles to his credit. Additionally, he has organized and participated in different research conferences at the national level, as well as taking part in multiple workshops focused on research and teaching. Moreover, he plays a pivotal role in fostering academic and extracurricular development within university communities, holding patronship positions in various societies and served as the Program Coordinator for the MPhil IR program. Through his efforts, Dr. Ali has organized numerous seminars and workshops, enriching academic experience for students and faculty alike. Dr. Mohammad Irfan Ali’s multifaceted career reflects a profound commitment to scholarship, education, and public engagement. His endeavors in academia, media, and policy circles have positioned him as a notable figure in the field of International Relations, with his contributions leaving an indelible mark on both academic discourse and public understanding.
| PhD | International Relations | Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2016-2022 |
| M.Phil | Education Policy and Development (Sociology) | Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2012-2014 |
| MSc | Communication Studies | Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2008-2010 |
| MA | Masters of Arts Political Science | Islamia University, Bahawalpur | 2013 |
| BA | Batchelor of Arts | Islamia University, Bahawalpur | 2008 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Central Punjab Lahore | 2017-till now |
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- VARIATIONS IN US AND SOVIET/RUSSIAN INTERVENTION DECISIONS DURING AND AFTER THE COLD WAR. Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021). https://russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4991 (X – Category). https://www.russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4991 . RUSSIAN LAW JOURNAL
- , M. I., & Ahmad, R. E. (2021). Saudi Iran Rivalry and Pakistan Foreign Policy towards Yemen Crises. Global Foreign Policies Review, IV(IV), 32-42. https://doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2021(IV-IV).04
- Examining the framing patterns of environmental issues: Episodic and thematic analysis of Pakistani and British news stories. Journal of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences (JHSMS). https://doi.org/10.47264/idea.jhsms/2.2.20
- Geo-Economic Benefits of the CPEC Project for Pakistan. Pakistan Social Sciences Review. https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2023(7-IV)52
- Pakistan’s Policy of Neutrality and Saudi Iranian Rivalry during the Syrian Crisis. Journal of Development and Social Sciences . https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-IV)55
- Analyzing the Geostrategic Dynamics in Iraq: Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and
Pakistan’s Response, 2003-2018. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review (GSSSR). http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-I).11 - International Trade and Environmental Degradation: A Developing World Perspective. Global Economics Review. Doi:https://dx.doi.org/10.31703. Volume: IX (2024). Issue: II-Sring (June-2024). https://gerjournal.com/article/international-trade-and-environmental-degradation-a-developing-world-perspective
- Variations in Pakistan’s Policy of Neutrality during the Middle Eastern Conflicts. Annals of Human and Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2024(5-II)01
- The Impact of Private Television Crime Shows on Youth: Examining the Link Between Media Consumption and Aggressive Behaviour. https://gmcrjournal.com/article/the-impact-of-private-television-crime-shows-on-youth-examining-the-link-between-media-consumption-and-aggressive-behaviour . Global Mass Communication Review, IX(I), 51-61. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-I).04 (Mar, 2024)
- Children’s Content Exposure and Academic Performance: A Quantitative Study to Explore Parental Perceptions. Global Mass Communication Review. https://gmcrjournal.com/article/childrens-content-exposure-and-academic-performance-a-quantitative-study-to-explore-parental-perceptions. :https://dx.doi.org/10.31703. Mar, 2024
- Environmental Challenge as a Common Threat Impacting Maritime Security Operations. Global Strategic & Security Studies Revi p-ISSN: 2708-2121e-ISSN: 2708-3616, DOI(journal): 10.31703/gsssr, Volume: IX (2024), DOI (volume): 10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX), Issue: I Winter (March-2024), DOI(Issue): 10.31703/gsssr.2024(IX-I). https://gsssrjournal.com/article/environmental-challenge-as-a-common-threat-impacting-maritime-security-operations
- Astro-Politics: US-India Strategic Cooperation in Space and its Implications for China (2000-2024). Global Regional Review. p-ISSN: 2616-955X e-ISSN: 2663-7030. DOI(journal): 10.31703/grr, Volume: IX (2024), DOI (volume): 10.31703/grr.2024(IX), Issue: III Summer (September-2024), DOI(Issue): 10.31703/grr.2024(IX-III).
https://grrjournal.com/article/astropolitics-usindia-strategic-cooperation-in-space-and-its-implications-for-china-20002024# - CHINA’S STRATEGIC EMBRACE OF AI-DRIVEN CYBERWARFARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Journal of Sociology & Cultural Research Review. https://www.journalofcontemporarylegalstudies.online/index.php/14/article/view/57.
- The Role of Generative AI in Undermining Electoral Integrity: A Study on AI-Driven Election Interference. Global Political Review. p-ISSN: 2521-2982 e-ISSN: 2707-4587 DOI (journal): 10.31703/gpr, Volume: X (2025), DOI (volume): 10.31703/gpr.2025(X)
- Nuclearization of Indian Ocean and its Impact on Pakistan’s Maritime Security – Global Forgien Policies Review – Volume: VIII, Issue: I. https://gfprjournal.com/article/nuclearization-of-indian-ocean-and-its-impact-on-pakistans-maritime-security, (March, 2025).
- Security Threats to Trade Management During the Mughal Era in South Asia (1500-1750). Journal of South Asian Studies
- The Perceived US Withdrawal from NATO: Challenges and Opportunities for European Union (2016-2024), Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Advance Social Science Archive Journal. https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/636