Dr. Sawaira Rashid
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Sawaira Rashid is a distinguished scholar specialized in South Asian regional politics, the U.S.-India strategic partnership, American foreign policy towards South Asia, the nuclearization of the region, the War on Terror, and the re-emergence of U.S. influence in South Asia. Her research also focuses on Pakistan’s evolving security concerns, China’s emerging role in the region, and the dynamics of SAARC. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, and has also served as a faculty member at the University of Education, Lahore.
At present, Dr. Rashid is serving in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the University of Central Punjab, Lahore. At UCP, she teaches a diverse range of courses, including Politics of South Asia, Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Research Methodology for Social Sciences, Regional and International Organizations, and Introduction to Political Science. Her teaching combines academic rigor with practical insights, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of both regional and global political dynamics.
Dr. Sawaira Rashid’s academic and professional contributions reflect her deep commitment to advancing scholarship in political science and fostering critical engagement with contemporary geopolitical issues.
| Ph.D | Political Science | University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2021 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Postgraduate Diploma in Indian Studies | Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2019 |
| MPhil | South Asian Studies (Specialization in Political Science) | University of the Punjab, Lahore | 2017 |
| B.A Hons | Political Science | Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan | 2014 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Central Punjab, Lahore | March 2022-till now |
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1. Sawaira Rashid, “Geo-Political Realities of South Asia in Perspective of US-India Strategic Partnership”, Journal of Indian Studies, Vol. 4, No. 2, July – December 2018, pp. 209-215
2. Sawaira Rashid, “Shifting Paradigm from Buddhism to Nuclear Rivalries in South Asian Region”Journal of Punjab University Historical Society, Vol. 34, No. 1, January – June 2021, pp. 61-79
3. Sawaira Rashid, “Challenges and Constraints in the way of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor”,Journal of Indian Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, July – December 2017, pp. 149-165
4. Sawaira Rashid “Modern Intra-Balochistan Conflict and its Different Interpretations: A Critical Analysis under CPEC Scenario”, Journal of Indian Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2, July – December 2019, pp. 159-174
5. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Socio-Economic and Political Implications of Covid-19 in Pakistan: A Way Forward” Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, Vol. 6, No. 3, July – September, 2022,pp. 174-190
6. Sawaira Rashid “Geo-Strategic Importance of Gwadar Port”, Journal of Indian Studies, Vol. 4,No. 1, January – June 2018, pp. 53-64
7. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “The China-Russia strategic relationship: Efforts to limit the United States’ influence in Central Asia”, Stosunki Międzynarodowe – International Relations
8. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “China’s Foreign Policy Shift in South Asia vis-à-vis Belt and Road Initiative”, International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, Vol. 04, Issue 04, April 2023, pp. 1334-1349
9. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Power Struggle in South Asia Region: Hanging between Soft and Hard Balance Competition”, Praxis International Journal of Social Science and Literature, Vol. 06, Issue 05, May 2023, pp. 36-46
10. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Role of Pakistan against War on Terrorism and its Consequences”, Journal of Indian Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1, January – June 2023, pp. 37-54
11. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Issues in Fiscal Governance: A Case of Pakistan”, Journal of Developmentand Social Sciences, Vol. 04, No. 03, Jul – Sep 2023, pp. 229-238
12. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Emerging United States-India Strategic Partnership: Implications for Pakistan”, Journal of Development and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 3, Jul-Sep 2023, pp. 329- 341
13. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “United States’ Goals and Interests in Pakistan under the Shadow of its Drone Warfare (2004-2014)”, Asian Journal of Academic Research (AJAR), Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring 2023, pp. 155-163
14. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “The Costs and Consequences of US Drones Warfare in Pakistan”, Asianjournal of International Peace and Security (AJIPS), Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring 2023, pp. 90-100
15. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its Implications for South Asian Region”, UCP Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, Vol. 2 (1), July – December 2023, 49-66
16. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Political Instability in Pakistan: An Analytical Study”, International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 1, January – March 2024, pp. 1835-1844
17. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Pakistan’s Strategic Balancing between the United States and China within the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor”, International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, April – June 2024, pp. 1835-1844
18. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Climate Change Impacts on Migration, Poverty, and Health Issues in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis”, Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, Vol. 08, No. 02, April – June 2024, pp. 312-325
19. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “Safeguarding Maritime Trade Corridors: The Crucial Role of Infrastructure Development and Port Security Measures”, International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, April – June 2024, pp. 2727-2736
20. Dr. Sawaira Rashid, “The Indian Ocean: Strategic Significance in Major Powers’ Foreign Policies”, International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, April – June 2024, pp. 261-273
Book Chapters
1. Sawaira Rashid, “SAARC Puzzle: Neither a Regional Political Deliberation, Nor it Achieved Socio-Economic objectives of its Charter” in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation: Performance and Challenges, (ed.) by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, 2018.
2. Sawaira Rashid, “Evolutionary Concept of Regional Organization: Factors behind the Regional Cooperation in South Asia” in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation: Performance and Challenges, (ed.) by Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid, 2018.
Paper Presentations/Conferences
1. Presented Paper in National Conference on “Challenges of Governance in Pakistan amid the Covid-19 Pandemic”, organized by Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab on July 7- 8, 2021.
2. Presented Paper in International Conference on “Climate Change: Challenges and Responses”, organized by Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (FOHSS), University of Central Punjab, Lahore on March 15-16, 2023.
3. Presented Paper in International Conference on “Climate Change and its Social Implications and Flood Disaster of Pakistan”, organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, on May 04-05, 2023.
4. Presented Paper in 4th International Virtual Conference on “Intangible Cultural Heritage: Preserving and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Traditional Insights”, jointly organized by Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and UNESCO Sri Lanka National Commission, on September 21-22, 2023.
5. Presented Paper at the International Conference on the topic “Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Pakistan: A Regional Evaluation of Strategies and Outcomes”, organized by the Department of Geography, Government College University, Lahore on June 25, 2025.