Department of International Relations

Maliha Aitzaz

Maliha Aitzaz
Maliha Aitzaz

Lecturer
Department of International Relations
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Teaching Experience/Employment History 

  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore - Lecturer, International Relations 
    February 2023 - till date
  • Government Jinnah Associate College For Women, Lahore - College Teaching Internship, Civics
    March 2021 - January 2023 
  • Government College For Women, Bund Road, Lahore - College Teaching Internship, Political Science
    April 2020 - February 2021
     

Tertiary Academic Background

  • 2018 – 2020
    MPhil. International Relations
    Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • 2015 – 2017M.A. International Relations (Gold Medalist)
    Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • 2013 - 2015
    Bachelors of Arts
    University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Academic Achievements

  • I am topper of my batch and was awarded Gold Medal for securing 1st Position Overall in Masters at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2017).
  • I stood Second Overall in my M.Phil in International Relations at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2020).
  • I had a privilege to remain Class Representative in both Masters and Mphil
  • Concluded an extensive research work on my thesis, entitled, “The impact of CPEC on the economic growth of Pakistan”
  • I have also conducted research in the domain of "Hybrid warfare: an emerging challenge to Pakistan."  

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Serving as BS International Relations Program Coordinator in Full Capacity
  • Entrusted with the responsibility of Timetable Incharge
  • Done Inter - Departmental Exam Invigilation for various examinations
  • Responsible for maintenance and scrutiny of results at Undergraduate level
  • Organized Departmental curricular and extra curricular functions
  • Supervised term assignments of BS International Relations
  • Graded and set term examination paper
  • Supervision of Thesis and Internship Reports of BS students
  • To engage actively, conduct research, workshops, and both curricular and extracurricular activities as needed by the department or or university.
  • Introduction of a new course in BS Program, entitled, “Environmental Politics and International Relations”. 

Conferences/Seminars Attended

  • Participated in the International Seminar on “Traditional and Non Traditional Security Challenges to Pakistan” organized by Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women (March 2024)
  • Presented my Research Paper entitled “Hybrid Warfare; An Emerging Challenge to Pakistan” at Kinnaird 4th International Conference on Social Science and Humanities organized by Kinnaird College for Women University. (February 2024)
  • Participated in the International Seminar on “Nation Building and Post Truth - Unveiling a Complex Nexus” organized by Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women University. (January 2024)
  • Attended International Conference on “Contemporary Trends in South Asian Politics” held at Department of Political Science, Lahore College for Women University (January 2024)
  • Attended National Conference on “Pakistan’s Internal & External Security: Challenges & Options.” held at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2016)
  • Attended National Conference on “Dynamics of Pakistan Politics” held at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2015)
  • Attended National Conference on Post-2013 General Elections in Pakistan: Challenges and Options held at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2014)
  • Attended 2nd International conference on “Democracy, Governance and Security: Perspective from South Asia” held at Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab (2019)
  • Participated in Seminar with Afghan Delegates on Conflict & Peace Studies held at Department of Political Science and South Asia Studies, University of the Punjab
  • Participated in Workshop on Best Research Practices – Western Perspective organized by Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab.

Research Interests

  • Global Governance and International Institutions
  • Security Studies
  • Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
  • Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Analysis
  • Transnationalism and Globalization
  • Regional Studies
  • Human Rights and Global Justice
  • Media and Communication in International Relations
  • Environmental Politics and Sustainable Development

Research Publications

  • Aitzaz, Maliha. A brief analysis of Pakistan and Afghanistan Relations (1947-1998), Remittances ISSN: 2059-6588,2059-6596
  • Aitzaz, PALESTINE-ISRAEL Conflict and the Role of OIC for its Settlement, VOL. 20 NO. 2 (2023): PALARCH'S JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY OF EGYPT / EGYPTOLOGY. ISSN: 1567-214X