Dr. Saleem Ahmad

Assistant Professor (Sr-Scale)

Interest Area(s)

Dr. Saleem Ahmad has diverse research areas include international politics, India’s foreign policy, India-South Asia relations, India-West Asia relations, Syria-Iran relations, India-China relations, India’s energy security, climate change, ethics, and morality. Additionally, he has contributed several chapters to edited books, further enriching the academic discourse in his fields of expertise.

Saleem Ahmad is a distinguished scholar and researcher specializing in Indian Foreign Policy, with a focus on India’s relations with West Asia, particularly Syria and Iran relations. Dr. Ahmad’s scholarly work continues to contribute significantly to the discourse on India’s foreign policy and its strategic engagements in West Asia.
Ahmad earned his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, one of India’s premier institutions. His research contributions include over 60 publications in UGC Care-listed, indexed, peer-reviewed, and refereed journals, along with edited book chapters. He has actively organized, participated in, and attended numerous Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, seminars, and webinars, further solidifying his academic and professional presence.
Born in Amroha to Mohd Farooq, a businessman, and Khursheeda Khatoon, a homemaker, he has carved a remarkable academic path through dedication and expertise. He is married to Dr. Sana Kausar, and comes from a large and supportive family with three sisters and two brothers.