Muhammad Amir Rana

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Muhammad Amir Rana
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Security analyst, researcher, writer
Known forDirector of Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies
Notable workThe Militant: Development of a Jihadi Character in Pakistan
AwardsGerman Peace Prize (2016)

Muhammad Amir Rana is a Pakistani security analyst, researcher, and writer. He is the director of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), an Islamabad-based think tank that focuses on research and advocacy related to peace, security, and extremism in Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. [1] [2] [3]

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Rana is an expert on terrorism and extremism in Pakistan and has written extensively on these topics for both national and international publications. He has also been a frequent commentator on television and radio programs, providing analysis and insights on security issues. [4] [5] [6]

He played a pivotal role as one of the founding members of PIPS when it was established in January 2006. Before that, he pursued a career in journalism, working for several Urdu and English daily newspapers from 1996 to 2004. [7]

In addition to his work at PIPS, Rana has also been involved in various national and international initiatives related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution. He has received several awards for his contributions to these fields. [8]

Rana has delivered lectures at numerous universities and security institutes both within Pakistan and abroad. His contributions to the field are evident through his extensive publications in national and international journals, professional publications, and magazines. He is a regular columnist for Dawn , a prominent English newspaper in Pakistan. Additionally, he serves as the editor of the Pakistan Annual Security Report and is the editor of PIPS' research journal Conflict and Peace Studies. [7]

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