Mr. Anas Bin Tariq slass - BNU

Anas Bin Tariq is a researcher, academic, and educator serving as Adjunct Faculty at the Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore. He is also a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and a Research Associate at the Centre of Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA) at Minhaj University Lahore.

Anas is currently pursuing his PhD in International Relations at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, where he previously earned his M.Phil. in International Relations with a focus on Indian strategic designs in South Asia. A recipient of back-to-back Best Teacher’s Awards (2022 & 2023) at Lahore Garrison University, he brings extensive teaching, administrative, and curriculum design experience across higher education institutions in Pakistan.

His core research interests include maritime security, non-traditional security threats, the nuclearization of South Asia, geopolitical power dynamics in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, and postcolonial political thought. Anas has published widely in indexed journals and regularly contributes research to national defense and international strategy conferences, including presentations at the Pakistan Navy War College.

• PhD Scholar in International Relations – University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan (In Progress)
• M.Phil. in International Relations – University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan (2021)
  • Thesis: Indian Strategic Designs in South Asia and Its Implications on Pakistan
• M.Sc. in Pakistan Studies – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan (2017)

Academic & Research Appointments

• Adjunct Faculty, Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore
• Lecturer & Research Associate, Department of International Relations & Centre of Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA), Minhaj University Lahore (Mar 2025–Present)
• Lecturer, Department of International Relations & Political Science, Lahore Garrison University (Oct 2021–Feb 2025)
  • Served as Academic Coordinator, Member of QEC, Member of Research Committee, and Curriculum Review Committee Member.
• Adjunct Lecturer, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore (Oct 2023–Feb 2025)
• Adjunct Lecturer, University of the Punjab, Lahore (Sep 2023–Fall 2025)
• Adjunct Lecturer, National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore (Feb 2023–Jul 2024)
• Head of Department (Pakistan Studies), Punjab College, Bahria Town, Lahore (Oct 2017–Oct 2021)

Thesis Supervision

• Supervised M.Phil. IR Thesis on non-traditional food insecurity threats in Pakistan (2022–2024).
• Supervised BS IR Thesis on geopolitical power struggles in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi-Iran rivalry (2020–2024).
• Supervised BS IR Thesis on identity politics, conflict, and development challenges in Iraq (2020–2024).

Selected Journal Articles

1. Tariq, A. B. (2026). The Unmaking of the West: How Israel’s Exceptionalism Exposes the Moral Bankruptcy of the Liberal Order. Traditional Journal of Law and Social Sciences.
2. Tariq, A. B. (2025). Arms Race in the Indian Ocean: Redefining Strategic Stability. Journal of Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS), University of the Punjab. | Link
3. Tariq, A. B. (2025). Pakistan’s Administrative System and Decentralization of Power: Health and Education Sectors. Journal of Political Studies, University of the Punjab.
4. Tariq, A. B. (2024). Geopolitical Power Struggle and Security Dilemma in Strait of Hormuz: Implications on Saudi-Iran Rivalry and Regional Order. Al-Marsoos Research Journal. | Link
5. Tariq, A. B. (2024). Curbing the Menace of Sectarianism in Pakistan: A Securitization Model Perspective. Al-Qudwah Research Journal. | Link
6. Tariq, A. B. (2024). Identity Politics and Conflicts in Iraq: Challenges to Development. Quarterly Research Journal Al-Qudwah, 2(4).
7. Tariq, A. B. (2024). Indian Intransigence in South Asian Region Under Modi Era and Complexities for Pakistan. Journal of Political Studies, University of the Punjab. | Link
8. Tariq, A. B. Syed Qutb’s Contribution Towards Political Islam in the Muslim World. The Islamic Culture, Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, University of Karachi.
9. Tariq, A. B. Role of Identities in the Indo-Pak Relations: A Study in Constructivism. Journal of Nautical Eye and Strategic Studies (J-NESS).
10. Tariq, A. B. Reshaping Faith: By Embracing Pluralist Values in the Religious Structures of the Postmodern Era. Inkishaf Journal. | Link
11. Tariq, A. B. The Impact of Ayatollah Khomeini's Religious Teachings on Iran's Political and Social Revolution: An Analytical Study. Inkishaf Journal. | Link

Keynote Papers & Conference Presentations

• Speaker (July 2024): Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE), Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore — Presented on “Arms Race in Indian Ocean: Repercussions for Strategic Stability.”
• Presenter & Moderator (January 2023): 1st International Conference of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR 2023), Lahore Garrison University — Presented on “Modern Approaches in Social Sciences Research: Addressing Indigenous & Global Challenges.”
• Presenter (March 2023): 6th International Conference on Contemporary Muslim Society & Western Thoughts, GCW University Sialkot — Presented on “Prospect Strategies of Muslim Ummah in the Wake of Modernization: Revising the Educational Curriculum.”
• Presenter (2023): 6th International Conference on World Religions (ICWR) — Presented on “Reshaping Faith: By Embracing Pluralist Values in the Religious Structures of the Postmodern Era.”

• Academic Leadership Capacity Building (2022): Selected by USEFP and LGU for advanced training in research methodologies and academic service provision.
• National Resilience Policy Workshop (2023): Policy dialogue participant on “Adaptation-Towards a Resilient Pakistan” at the Executive Development Institute, National School of Public Policy, Lahore.
• Faculty Professional Development Programme (2022): Certified training in critical thinking, high-impact journal publishing, and academic leadership.

• Best Teacher’s Award (2023): Consecutively awarded by Lahore Garrison University for outstanding pedagogy and student commitment.
• Best Teacher’s Award (2022): Awarded by Lahore Garrison University.

• Email: anas.tariq@bnu.edu.pk