Saima Afzal is a Pakistani geopolitical analyst based in Islamabad, specializing in South Asian security, counterterrorism, Afghanistan, the Middle East and Indo-Pacific strategic affairs. She holds a Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad. Her research and commentary explore regional conflict dynamics, great-power competition and emerging geoeconomics shifts. Saima regularly contributes to Asia Times, The National Interest, The Lowy Institute and The Strategist, and has authored four peer-reviewed journal articles and over 150 op-eds. An alumna of A Hobid Summer School 2023 (Germany), she is committed to evidence-based policy analysis, regional stability and responsible statecraft. She lives in Islamabad with her family and remains deeply interested in global affairs, reading and cross-regional dialogue.
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