Abdul Samad
Karachi
Summary
MA graduate in the social sciences with a keen eye for academic writing, editing and communication. I have also been truly privileged to have had a global experience: Pakistani upbringing, an American education in the liberal arts and experience in Europe and the Middle East.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator and Lecturer
The Millennium Universal College
09.2025 - Current
- Business Management and Social Sciences
Research Officer
Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (Strategic Plans Division)
09.2023 - 08.2025
Editorial Content Coordinator
Dawn Media Group, Aurora Magazine
06.2023 - 08.2023
Research Officer
Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (Strategic Plans Division)
07.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Sub-Editor, Business Desk
The Express Tribune
07.2022 - 02.2023
Visiting Faculty, Introduction to International Relations
DHA Suffa University
03.2021 - 06.2021
Visiting Faculty, Principles of Sociology
Sindh Madressatul Islam University
02.2021 - 06.2021
Education
MA - Modern Indian Studies
Gottingen University
01.2019
BSc - International Politics and Foreign Service
Georgetown University
01.2014
GCE - A levels
Beaconhouse School System
01.2010
GCE - O levels
Beaconhouse School System
01.2008
Accomplishments
- USD 20,000 Scholarship from Georgetown University, renewed for four years of undergraduate study
- Secured funding from Gottingen University’s International Office for writing of final Master’s thesis
- Straight As in O Levels: Secured full merit scholarship for AS Level
- SAT 1 score of 2110: 700 in reading (95th percentile) and 790 in writing (99th percentile). Perfect 12 in the SAT writing essay.
- 9 band in the IELTS reading section: Overall 7.5
Timeline
Program Coordinator and Lecturer
The Millennium Universal College
09.2025 - Current
Research Officer
Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (Strategic Plans Division)
09.2023 - 08.2025
Editorial Content Coordinator
Dawn Media Group, Aurora Magazine
06.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Sub-Editor, Business Desk
The Express Tribune
07.2022 - 02.2023
Research Officer
Center for International Strategic Studies Sindh (Strategic Plans Division)
07.2021 - 06.2023
Visiting Faculty, Introduction to International Relations
DHA Suffa University
03.2021 - 06.2021
Visiting Faculty, Principles of Sociology
Sindh Madressatul Islam University
02.2021 - 06.2021
BSc - International Politics and Foreign Service
Georgetown University
GCE - A levels
Beaconhouse School System
GCE - O levels
Beaconhouse School System
MA - Modern Indian Studies
Gottingen University
Publications
- Research Papers: 1) Impact of India’s Drone Capabilities on Pakistan, published in Journal of Security and Strategic Analyses (JSSA) 2) Regulating Autonomous Weapon Systems: Challenges and Future Prospects, published in the Special Issue of Journal of Security and Strategic Analyses (JSSA)
- Book Reviews: 1) The Language of Deception, published in E-International Relations 2) The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI, published in the Eurasia Review.
- Op-eds and Feature Articles: 1) Deconstructing India’s Two-front Mantra, published in Pakistan Observer 2) New Power Balance in South Asia, published in the Daily Times 3) Freelancing: The Future of Work? 4) Sab Ko Redmi Chahiye? 5) The Colours of Nostalgia 6) The Importance of Human Capital in an increasingly Tech-Driven Workplace 7) Navigating the Roads with TPL
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Emerging Technologies– The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Great Power Competition in a Multipolar World
Urban Studies– The Political Economy of Space
MAJOR COURSES
- Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences
- Academic Writing and Research
- Comparative Political Systems and World Government
- South Asian Politics
- Capitalism and Social Transformation in Modern India
- Water Rivalries in World Politics
- International Trade and Finance
- History and Structure of the UN