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IPDS Advisory Board

Distinguished scholars, diplomats, and practitioners who guide IPDS in its vision and mission

Ms. Zubaida Jalal Khan

Ms. Zubaida Jalal Khan

Advisory Board Member

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Former Federal Minister for Defence Production and Minister for Women's Development, Social Welfare, and Special Education in Pakistan. Hailing from Balochistan, she is recognized for her significant contributions to developing and empowering women and marginalized communities in Pakistan.

Dr. Andrey Kortunov

Dr. Andrey Kortunov

Advisory Board Member

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Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and President of the New Eurasia Foundation. A prominent figure in international relations, known for his expertise in Eurasian geopolitics and his efforts to foster dialogue and cooperation in the region.

Eileen Alma

Eileen Alma

Advisory Board Member

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Director of the International Centre for Women's Leadership at Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada. With over 25 years of interdisciplinary experience in program development and international development research, she has substantially contributed to advancing women's leadership globally.

Dr. Wang Li

Dr. Wang Li

Advisory Board Member

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Professor at Shi-liang School of Law, Changzhou University, China. A respected academic with extensive research and teaching experience in international relations and Chinese foreign policy.

Farhana Faruqi-Stocker

Farhana Faruqi-Stocker

Advisory Board Member

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Holds a Master's in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex, UK. A development and humanitarian practitioner with strategic leadership positions within the international aid sector, contributing to significant global development and humanitarian efforts.

Dr. Victoria Fontan

Dr. Victoria Fontan

Advisory Board Member

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Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the United Nations-mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica. Her work focuses on the role of humiliation in the emergence of insurgencies, particularly in the Middle Eastern context.

Dr. Saira Yamin

Dr. Saira Yamin

Advisory Board Member

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Scholar-practitioner with over twenty years of experience in conflict analysis and resolution, women, peace, and security, and South Asia. Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Dr. Khayala Mammadova

Dr. Khayala Mammadova

Advisory Board Member

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Biography coming soon.

Dr. Narciz Bălășoiu

Dr. Narciz Bălășoiu

Advisory Board Member

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Biography coming soon.

Mr. Peter Gorgievski

Mr. Peter Gorgievski

Advisory Board Member

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A global citizen and humanitarian enthusiast devoted to creating a worldwide peace culture. Co-founder of Global Dialogue Foundation, Global Shipment, and Unity in Diversity, passionate about fostering global humanitarian progress.

Professor Dr. Ghazna Khalid

Prof. Dr. Ghazna Khalid

Advisory Board Member

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Pakistani technocrat, social activist, and internationally acclaimed gynecologist and women's health expert. Recognized for significant contributions to women's health and social development in Pakistan and globally.

Professor Dr. Alberto Gomes

Prof. Dr. Alberto Gomes

Advisory Board Member

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Director of the Centre for Dialogue and Professor of Anthropology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. A leading academic in dialogue and conflict resolution, contributing to peacebuilding initiatives globally.

Ariel Gonzalez Levaggi

Ariel Gonzalez Levaggi

Advisory Board Member

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Executive Secretary of the Center for International Affairs at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). Known for his international relations expertise and contributions to academic and policy research.

Mirsad Jacevic

Mirsad "Miki" Jacevic

Advisory Board Member

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Seasoned peacebuilding practitioner with over 25 years of experience in conflict prevention and resolution, women, peace and security, and transitional justice. Recognized for extensive work in promoting peace and security globally.