Biography

As In-charge / Assistant Professor of the International Relations Department at GC University Lahore, I have dedicated my academic career to teaching and conducting research. Over the years, my research interests have evolved and expanded, leading me to explore innovative approaches in the field of global politics and international relations.
As a researcher I have always tried to explore new dimensions in social and global trends and relations. As a supervisor I have always preferred field surveys over secondary sources for data collection.
Throughout my academic journey, I have been greatly influenced by several renowned scholars and researchers. Their groundbreaking work has shaped my understanding and approach to research. Notably, the works of Nicolo Machiavelli, Francis Fukuyama, Samuel Huntington, and Joseph Nye have had a profound impact on my intellectual development. Their theories and analyses have inspired me to delve deeper into the intricacies of international relations, political economy, and democratization processes.
Furthermore, my research interests have developed and matured over time. Initially, my focus revolved around the study of Madrasah Education and religious extremism, particularly in the South Asian region.
Currently, I aim to contribute knowledge in the field of International relations by writing a book on “Fundamentals of IR:”, as much of the literature is written by foreign scholars.

Education

• PhD in Political Science, GC University LAHORE (Lahore) 2017
• MS/MPhil in Political Science, GC University Lahore (Lahore, Pakistan) 2007
• Masters in History, University Of The Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan) 1997
• Masters in Political Science, University Of The Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan) 1991
• BA/BSc(Hons) in Political Science, University Of The Punjab (Lahore, Pakistan) 1989

Teaching Areas

Experience

Journal Papers

• Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan (2025). "Cyber Power and State Soverignty: Redefinning Security in the Digital Age." Qualitative Research Journal For Social Studies , Vol. 02 (03 (2025)) , pp. 1773-1785. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63878/qrj.709 [Link]
• Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan, Mr. Faisal Awais (2025). "Hybrid Warfare and the Transformation of Modern Conflict: Challenges for International Security Frameworks." Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review , Vol. 03 (03 (2025)) , pp. 3005-3016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63878/cjssr.v3i3.1709 [Link]
• Ahmad Raza Khan, Mr Faisal Awais (2025). "Hybrid Warfare and the Transformation of Modern Conflict: Challenges for International Security Frameworks." Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review , Vol. 3 (3) , pp. 3005-3016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63878/cjssr.v3i3.1709 [Link]
• Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Manzoor Elahi, Ahmad Raza Khan (2025). "Kafeel Ahmad, Muhammad Manzoor Elahi, Ahmad Raza Khan." The Critical Review of Social Sciences Studies , Vol. 3 (2) , pp. 1684-1700. DOI: 10.59075/crsss [Link]
• Mr. Faisal Awais, Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan, Mr. Noman Ali Shah (2025). "Legislation Empowerment: Strengtening Women's Political Leadership in Local Governance Structures." Qualitative Research Journal For Social Studies , Vol. 2 (4 (2025)) , pp. 1066-1082. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63878/qrjs693 [Link]
• Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan (2025). "Principles of Jihad in Sahih Muslim: A Categorical and Thematic Analysis of Hadiths and Their Contemporary Implications." AL-AASAR Journal , Vol. 02 (4 (2025)) , pp. 1692-1702. [Link]
• Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan Muhammad Aizzan Malik, Prof. Dr. Fouzia Ghani (2024). "Online Classes as Medium of Education during COVID-19 pandemic: A Case Study of Government College University, Lahore." UOS Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities , Vol. 8 (1) , pp. 89-105. [Link]
• Anam Saleem Anam Saleem, Ahmad Raza Khan Dr Ahmad Raza, Fouzia Ghani Prof Dr Fouzia Ghani (2024). "Social Status of Women in Pakistan: Cracking the Glass Walls through a New Societal Contract." Academic Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) , Vol. 8 (2) . [Link]
• Muhammad Manzoor Elahi, Ahmed Raza Khan, Aatir Rizvi (2023). "Examining US strategic interests in south Asia: a decade-long study of triangular relations (US–Pakistan–India) in the post-cold war era." J Soc Sci Rev , Vol. 3 (2) , pp. 828-841. [Link]
• Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan & Muhammad Manzoor Elahi Dr. Aatir Rizvi, Muhammad Azeem Farooqi (2023). "Right Delayed is a Right Denied: A Critical Appraisal of Pakistan’s Transgender Act 2018." PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology , Vol. 20 (01) , pp. 643-653. [Link]
• Shakeel Mahmood, Attia Atiq, Samiullah, Ahmad Raza Khan (2023). "Socio-Economic Effects of War Against Terror-Induced Displacement on Host Communities in District Kohat, Pakistan." Rebuilding Communities After Displacement: Sustainable and Resilience Approaches , Vol. 1 (1) , pp. 365-378. [Link]
• Ahmed Raza Khan, Muhammad Manzoor Elahi, Shehar Bano (2022). "(Re-) building Social Cohesion vis-à-vis Strategic Communication: A Pathway for Pakistan's National Strategy." Journal of Development and Social Sciences , Vol. 3 (3) , pp. 772-784. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)73 [Link]
• Aatir Rizvi, Ahmad Raza Khan, Muhammad Azeem Farooqi (2022). "A jurisprudential study of climate change and its impacts on Pakistan." Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review , Vol. 6 (1) , pp. 168-180. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-I)15 [Link]
• Ahmad Raza Khan (2022). "Ahadis Regarding Jihad in Bokhari Sharif: A Doctrinal Categorization." Annals of Human and Social Sciences , Vol. 3 (2) , pp. 718-727. DOI: https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2022(3-II)68 [Link]
• Aatir Rizvi, Ahmad Raza Khan, Muhammad Manzoor Elahi (2022). "CPEC: Political and Economic Implications for Pakistan." Journal of Development and Social Sciences , Vol. 3 (2) , pp. 1251-1260. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)111 [Link]
• Muhammad Azeem Farooqi, Aatir Rizvi, Ahmad Raza Khan (2022). "Exploring the Legality and Socio-Cultural Challenges of Surrogacy: An Islamic Bioethical Perspective." Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review , Vol. 6 (2) , pp. 1302-1313. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-II)109 [Link]
• Aatir Rizvi, Ahmad Raza Khan, Muhammad Manzoor Elahi (2022). "Pak-China-Russo Relations and the Platform of SCO: Changing Foreign Policy and Strategic Options for Pakistan." Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review , Vol. 6 (3) , pp. 673-682. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-III)59 [Link]
• Ghulam Mujtaba, Ahmad Raza Khan, Hina Khan (2022). "Sectarianism as a Menace to Social, Economic and Political Participation: A Case Study from Pakistan." Journal of Development and Social Sciences , Vol. 3 (3) , pp. 696-704. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)66 [Link]
• Ihtisham Uddin, Ahmad Raza Khan, Fauzia Ghani (2021). "Socio-cultural factors affecting female higher education: an analysis of Chitral, Pakistan." Pakistan Journal of International Affairs , Vol. 4 (1) , pp. 172-99. [Link]
• Ihtisham Uddin, Ahmad Raza Khan, Fauzia Ghani (2021). "[PDF] from archive.org impediments to women higher education in Pakistan: a case study of district Chitral." Pakistan Journal of Educational Research , Vol. 4 (1) , pp. 198-218. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52337/pjer.v4i1.149 [Link]
• Ahmad Raza Khan (2020). "The 9/11 Legacy: A New Framework for Conceptualizing Terrorism." Pakistan Social Review , Vol. 4 (3) , pp. 1225-1240. [Link]
• Ahmad Raza Khan (2015). "Impediments to the Success of SAARC." South Asian Studies , Vol. 30 (01) , pp. 291 – 302 .. [Link]