Dr Azhar Ahmed is the head of humanity and social sciences department at BU. He is also a distinguished researcher of Asia-Africa development and exchange society of China in Beijing, He is further a Senior Research Associate of Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad and Associate Member of Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies, King’s College, London, UK. His research areas include China, Indian Ocean, Maritime, Regional Politics, Peace & Conflict. His book titled Gwadar “Balance in Transition” has been published in both English & Chinese languages by Yunnan University Press, China.