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Ch. Farhan Mushtaq
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Ch. Farhan Mushtaq

Chairman

Provides institutional leadership, long-range strategic direction, and development of ADSI’s research, dialogue, and public engagement agenda.

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq serves as Chairman of the Asia Defence & Security Institute, guiding the institute’s strategic direction, institutional development, and public-facing positioning. His leadership focuses on building ADSI as a credible platform for policy-oriented research, strategic dialogue, and regional analysis across Asia.

At ADSI, he works on institutional growth, partnerships, and the development of a publications-first research culture that prioritises clarity, professionalism, and long-term strategic relevance.

Primary focusInstitutional leadership and strategic development
Regional scopeAsia-wide
InstitutionAsia Defence & Security Institute
Areas of expertise

Research interests

  • Institution building
  • Strategic direction
  • Public engagement
  • Research leadership
Institutional contribution

How this profile supports ADSI’s work

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq contributes to ADSI’s broader mission of producing structured, policy-relevant analysis on defence, security, and strategic developments across Asia.

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