Jamshed Ayaz Khan

Major General (R) Jamshed Ayaz Khan, HI(M) (Urdu: جمشید ایاز خان‎) is a well-known Pakistani defence and security analyst and retired military general who has served as the president of the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) think tank.[1][2][3][4][5] Khan was also the Additional Secretary for Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence.[6] He has written and spoken extensively for various media organisations and publications on issues relating to Pakistan's domestic geostrategic affairs as well as security and foreign policy. Khan is a supporter of Pakistan increasing its economic and geopolitical relations with Iran and other regional friends[7] and has been a critic of American policies in the region.

Jamshed Ayaz Khan
Birth nameJamshed Ayaz Khan
Allegiance Pakistan
Service/branch Pakistan Army
Rank Major General
Other workPresident of the Institute of Regional Studies
Additional Secretary for Defence Production in the Ministry of Defence

He retired from the army in 2001 following a 39-year-long career. For his services in the army, he was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz.[6] He is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, the Asia Society based in New York and Rotary International. His name was listed in the International Who's Who list for 2006-07.[7]

He completed his education from the prestigious St Patrick's High School in Karachi, and from the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul. Later, he obtained a master's degree in War Studies from the National Defence College.

Publications

Texts authored by Jamshed Ayaz Khan include:[6]

  • Asia: Search for Security and Cooperation (2006)
  • Reflections on Matters of War and Peace (2003)

References
  1. Jamshed Ayaz Khan at Pakistan Herald
  2. "Has Afghanistan lost its chance for peace?". Al Jazeera. 22 Sep 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
  3. China outflanks US in Pakistan, Al Jazeera
  4. "Maj.Gen (ret.) Jamshed Ayaz Khan On Pakistan". World Security Network. 2008. Archived from the original on 4 January 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
  5. Pakistan needs to put its foot down: Maj Gen Jamshed Ayaz
  6. "Regionalism in South Asian Diplomacy". Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. February 2007. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
  7. Pakistani analyst calls for Iran-Pak cooperation in energy sector, Iran Subcontinent

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