(This also includes about 4 yrs experience of In-service training at J&K Instt. Of Management and Public Administration, (IMPA), Srinagar. 1987-1990)

Under Graduation, AS College, Kashmir University, (1975)

MA, M.Phil & Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, 1978, 1981 & 1988, respectively

'Advance Level Int. Diploma in Peace and Conflict Research (University of Uppsala, Sweden, 1998)

'Advance Level Programme on American Politics, Institutions & Political Thought. (University of Massachusetts, USA, 2005)

'Honours Theological Studies (Fazil Dinyat) Jamia Dinyat, Urdu (Devband, 1982)

Extensively Traveled in Europe, America, East, South & West Asian Regions for Training, Research, Seminar Participation and other Academic purposes

Hong Kong, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Cypress, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, France, United Kingdom & United States of America.

Beginning with an interest in Middle Easton and Muslim World affairs, my Present focus of interest is Kashmir and South Asian Affairs with a peace research perspective. However, I continue my interest in Political Theory and Muslim World Affairs both for Teaching and research.

Have written a number of books and a large number of Research Articled published in reputed journals in India and abroad on issues related to Muslim World, Middle Eastern Affairs, Central Asia, Kashmir and South Asian Region One of book, Organization of Islamic Conference: Theory and Practice of Pan-Islamic Cooperation. (1994), has been simultaneously published in several countries by internationally prominent publishers that includes Oxford University Press, New York, Karachi. This was a pioneering work on the subject. The book was extensively reviewed both locally and internationally, in which it is highly appreciated and acclaimed and is being referred as a reference in many important universities internationally.

My other writings that include a large number of research papers published in acclaimed national and international Journals have won international recognition. Some of these writings are prescribed as essential reading on Middle East and Muslim Affairs in some of the prestigious universities of the world. Beginning with an interest in Middle Eastern and Muslim World affairs my present focus of research is Kashmir and South Asian Affairs with a peace research perspective. However, I continues my interest in Political Theory, Comparative Politics and Muslim World Affairs both for teaching and research

Organisation of Islamic Conference: Theory & Practice Of Pan Islamic Cooperation, (New Delhi: Sterling Publishers, 1994) & (Karachi, New York: Oxford University Press, 1994) & (Dhaka, Bangladesh University’s Ltd.)

“Inherited Constraints and the Prospects for Stability and Development in Central Asia”, Central Asia and Caucasus Review, (Tehran), Vol, 3, No. 28, Winter, 1995.

“Peace Process and Imperative of Resolving Kashmir Problem” in Amitabh Mattoo, Kapil Kak, Happymon Jacob, eds. India & Pakistan: Pathways Ahead, (New Delhi, Knowledge World, 2007)

“Organisation of Islamic Conference: Conceptual Framework and Institutional Structure”, International Studies, New Delhi Vol.30.No.1,1993.

“United States’ Security Policy in the Gulf: Predicaments & Prospects” in Strategic Analysis, New Delhi, Institute of Defense Studies and Analysis, August 1992.

“Nasser’s Pan-Arab Radicalism and the Saudi Drive for Islamic Solidarity: A Response for Security” India Quarterly, New Delhi, Indian Council of World Affairs, Jan-June 1992.

“Federalism and Nation Building: An Appraisal of Indian Experience” “Federalism and Nation Building: An Appraisal of Indian Experience” George Mathew, ed. Federalism in India, (New Delhi Institute of Social Sciences, 2008)

“Muslim Quest for Unity and the Emergence of the OIC”, Islam and Modern Age, New Delhi, Vol.19, No.1, 1989.

“Ethno-Regionalism & the Strategies of National Integration: Indian Experience” in UP Journal of Politic vol., No.1-2.

-Do- in V. Grover. Ed. Political System & The Constitution of India ( New Delhi, Deep & Deep, 1997). Vol.8. Pressure Groups & Politics of Influence) pp.

“Personalised Politics, Dependence and the Breakdown of the Monarchic System in Iran: An Interrelationship: Political Science Review, Jaipur, Vol.20, Nos.1-2,1987.

“The US Security Dilemmas in the Gulf: Setback and initiatives” in A. K. Pasha, ed., The Gulf in Turmoil : A Global Response, New Delhi, Lancer Books, 1992.

“Saudi Drive for Islamic Solidarity: A Quest for Security” Political Science Review, Jaipur, University of Rajasthan, Vol.24, Nos.1&2.Jannuary 1985.

“Kashmir, Pakistan & Pan-Islamic Challenge to Indian foreign Policy” in Rajesh Harshe and K M Seethi, eds. Engaging with the World, Critical Reflections on Indian Foreign Policy, (New Delhi, Orient Longman,2005)

“International Governmental Organizations: Relevance in the contemporary World” in B.C. Upreti, (ed.), SAARK: Dynamics of Regional Cooperation in South Asian ,Kalinga Publications, New Delhi 2000)

“Kashmir Special Status and the Political Dynamics of the Centre-State Relations” in Politics of Autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu, 1999)

The Indian Union and the Problem of Ethno-Regionalism, in Gopal Singh, South Asia: Democracy Discontent and Societal conflicts, Delhi1998.

“Origins and Dimensions of Kashmir Problem” in Shri Prakash, Ghulam Mohd. Shah, eds. Towards Understanding the Kashmir Crisis. (New Delhi, Gyan Publishing House, 2002)

“Organization of Islamic Conference as an International Organization: Conceptual Dimensions” in Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi (Ed) Challenges to Religion and Islam , (New Delhi Sarup and Sarup, 2007) pp372- 396.

“Pan-Islamic Factor in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: Indian Dimension” in India and West Asia ( New Delhi, West Asian Studies, Jamia Milia Islamia, 2008)

“Resolving Kashmir Conflict” Peace and Conflict, (New Delhi, Institute of Peace and Conflict, Vol. 7, No11.

“Pugwash Confence on Kashmir: Some Reflections”, Peace and Conflict, (New Delhi, Institute of Peace and Conflict, Vol. 8, No 2.