Mr. Syed Ghulam Raza is an experienced professional with proven record of research, administration, and teaching. Mr. Raza is working with PCFR as Executive Director since May 2022. Moreover, he has also been associated with the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), as visiting faculty since September 2020. He teaches courses related with Social Sciences including International Relations, Strategic Studies, Energy Politics, Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), Pakistan Studies, Conflicts Management and Negotiations Skills, and Public Policy Challenges of 21st century.

Mr. Raza served as Research Associate at Centre for Peace, Security, and Developmental Studies (CPSD) Karachi from October 2018 to December 2019. In this role he contributed to policy research, publication, and administrative affairs.

From August 2016 to September 2018 he worked as Research Associate and Editor at National Centre for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) Bahria University Karachi. He contributed as editor of magazine “Maritime News Digest”, edited report of conference on “CEPC and Gwadar Port”, and written articles for Indian Ocean Naval Symposium on subjects related to Blue Economy and Maritime Security. His engagement with NCMPR enhanced his knowledge and understanding of Pakistan’s maritime sector and strategic dynamics of the Indian Ocean.

Mr. Raza holds M.S/ M.Phil. in International Relations from SZABIST Karachi with thesis on “Strategic Dynamics of The Indian Ocean: Evolving Challenges and Choices for Pakistan”.