Strategic Studies and International Relations
Research on regional and global strategic developments, foreign policy, national security, conflict dynamics, and geopolitical change.
Research
Research
This page highlights the main themes, publications, and scholarly contributions that shape my research profile.
Research overview
Dr Muhammad Shabbir’s research brings together strategic studies, international relations, technology governance, and digital accessibility. His work is guided by an interest in how states, institutions, and policy frameworks respond to changing geopolitical realities, technological transformation, and questions of inclusion, security, and rights.
Research themes
Technology Governance and Cyber Policy
Work examining the governance implications of digital technologies, cyber security challenges, online regulation, and the policy dimensions of technology.
Internet Governance and Digital Inclusion
Research and policy engagement on multistakeholder governance, digital rights, accessibility, and the participation of underrepresented communities in digital policy spaces.
Policy and Institutional Analysis
Analysis of how institutions formulate, interpret, and implement policy in areas related to governance, public communication, and strategic planning.
Selected publications
Social Media Rules in Pakistan: Balancing Freedom of Expression with Responsibility
US-Iran Standoff: Implications for Regional Security and Pakistan
The Great Game and Durand Line Issue
India, Pakistan and New Great Game in Afghanistan (2001 to 2014)
Cyber Security in Pakistan: Emerging Threats and Preventive Measures
Pakistan’s Potential Role Vis-à-Vis Arabian and Persian Flanks of the Gulf
Research supervision and scholarly contribution
In addition to his own writing, Dr Muhammad Shabbir has supervised research in academic and professional military settings, including at National Defence University and Command and Staff College Quetta. His scholarly contribution therefore extends beyond individual publication to research mentoring, editorial work, and support for the development of policy-relevant scholarship.