About IRA

About International Relations Academy (IRA)

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The International Relations Academy (IRA) was established in Karachi — Pakistan’s largest metropolis and one of the world’s major urban centers — to initiate a powerful platform for meaningful discourse on International Relations (IR). IRA aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the Global North and the Global South through institutionalized research, education, and advocacy.

We provide a space where IR students, academics, and practitioners can critically explore global dynamics, challenge conventional narratives, and engage in innovative, locally grounded research. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge training, promote best practices, and drive transformative research that reflects the unique geopolitical realities of the developing world.

Our Mission

To unleash a process of meaningful discourse in Pakistan about International Relations (IR) through institutional measures where IR students, faculty, and other stakeholders can examine in detail how the knowledge gap between the West and the developing countries can be bridged through a process of innovative and creative research.

Our Vision

To establish a dynamic platform in Karachi that provides training, conducts path-breaking research, promotes best practices, and advocates for excellence in the field of International Relations (IR).

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History

History Of IRA

The idea to launch the International Relations Academy (IRA) originated from a vision to institutionalize International Relations research and training in Pakistan. With Karachi being the country’s largest metropolis and a global mega city, it was chosen as the hub for this initiative. IRA was conceptualized to serve as a center for innovation, critical thinking, and academic advancement in IR, tailored to the specific needs of the developing world.

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About the Founder

Vision Behind International Relations Academy (IRA)

The idea of launching the International Relations Academy (IRA) in Karachi was initiated by a visionary committed to fostering meaningful discourse on International Relations (IR) in Pakistan. Recognizing the need for institutional measures to explore global inequalities in knowledge and understanding, the founder aimed to create a platform where students, faculty, and stakeholders could critically examine the knowledge gap between the West and the developing world.

The founder’s focus was on promoting innovative and creative research within the field of IR. By selecting Karachi—a global mega city and Pakistan’s largest metropolis—as the home of IRA, the founder ensured access to a dynamic academic and policy environment. The foundation of IRA is rooted in training, path-breaking research, best practices, and advocacy, all designed to elevate the quality and relevance of International Relations scholarship in Pakistan.

Prof. Dr. Moonis Ahmar

Founder

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