Syed Tahir Abbas

Skills

International Relations Theory (Offensive Realism, Constructivism)
Sino-US Relations and Containment Strategies
Diplomatic History and Historical Analogies
AI Diplomacy and Cyber Statecraft
Technological Sovereignty and Global Governance
Civilizational Discourse and Comparative Philosophy (East-West)
Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power
Gender Economics and Inclusive Development
Digital Transformation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Qualitative Research: Archival Research, Comparative Historical Analysis, Process Tracing, Discourse Analysis, NVivo
Quantitative Research: Statistical Analysis, Geopolitical Modeling, SPSS, GIS, Python for Data Analysis
Academic Writing and Publishing
Policy Memo Drafting and Analysis
Conference Presentation and Public Speaking
Teaching and Mentoring in History/International Relations
Cross-Cultural Communication and Event Organization
Track-II Diplomacy and Human Rights Governance
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Business Process Management (Coursera Certified)
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Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin Chinese (Intermediate, HSK Level 3), Urdu (Native), Punjabi (Native), Arabic (Basic Reading)

About

I am Syed Tahir Abbas, a dedicated historian of international relations specializing in the structural and ideational roots of great power competition, with a focus on Sino-US relations, historical analogies in diplomacy, and the interplay of technology, gender, and civilizational narratives in global order. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in History of International Relations at Southwest University, Chongqing, China (expected graduation July 2026, GPA 4.225/5.0, Top 5%), I hold an M.A. in History from the University of Sargodha, Pakistan (2019-2021, GPA 3.63/4.00, First Class). My thesis analyzes the resurgence of U.S. containment policy and its implications for China's rise.
With 8 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review and Cogent Social Sciences, I explore topics such as US-China AI diplomacy, philosophical connections between Yin-Yang and Western dualism, and gender inclusion in emerging economies. As a contributing writer for WorldAffair.org, I author analytical articles on Middle Eastern geopolitics and US foreign policy. My professional experience includes a Research Internship at Luhai International Communication Foundation (Feb-Jul 2025), where I supported track-II diplomacy and drafted policy memos; Lecturer in History at Govt. Shuja Khanzada Shaheed Associate College (Jan-Jul 2023); and Graduate Assistant at Southwest University (Sept 2024-Present), mentoring students and organizing events.
Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods (NVivo, SPSS, Python, GIS), multilingual (English fluent, Mandarin intermediate HSK 3, Urdu/Punjabi native, Arabic basic), and award-winning (Excellent Foreign Student Prize 2024/2025), I seek academic or research roles in Europe to advance cross-cultural diplomatic studies and global governance.