Dr. Farhat Asif Named Middle East Representative on the Global Board for Protocol Certification Standards

The Global Center for Protocol Development has named Dr. Farhat Asif as the first member of its Global Board for Protocol Certification Standards, representing the Middle East region.

Dr. Asif is the Founder and President of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS), Pakistan, and brings more than 17 years of experience in diplomacy, international relations, public diplomacy, strategic communication, research, and institutional engagement.

Her work has connected diplomats, policymakers, academics, international organizations, and emerging professionals across Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Eurasia, and beyond. Through IPDS, she has developed international partnerships, diplomatic training and leadership initiatives, policy dialogues, and platforms designed to strengthen professional capacity and cross-regional cooperation.

She is also the Founding Editor of The Diplomatic Insight and brings extensive experience in diplomatic engagement, international convening, and building connections across cultures and institutions.

As the Board’s representative for the Middle East, Dr. Asif will help bring the perspectives, priorities, and professional interests of protocol professionals across the region into the Board’s work, serving as an advocate for the region as global certification standards continue to be refined and strengthened.