# Alishbah Syed

Alishbah Syed is a remote worker on Himalayas, Research Group Member at Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), based in Pakistan.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@alishbahsyed

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Early-career researcher and writer specializing in technology-based security and geopolitics.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Authorized to work in | Pakistan |
| Job categories | Researcher, Content Writer, Research Assistant, Research Intern, Editorial Assistant, Scientific Researcher, PhD Researcher, Staff Researcher |
| Skills | Excel, International Relations, Geopolitics, Security Technologies, Techno Nationalism, Grant writing, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Video Scripts, Content Writing, Microsoft Word, Urdu, Writer, PowerPoint, Technical Writer, Documentation Preparation |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishbah-syed-04883332b |

## What I'm looking for

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I’m looking for a role where I can research and write on technology, security, and geopolitics, collaborate with an academic/think-tank team, and grow through rigorous analysis, clear editorial standards, and impact-focused outputs.
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## About

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I’m an early-career writer and researcher with a background in International Relations and a developing specialization in technology-based security and geopolitics. I’ve already translated that focus into publishable research, including my thesis on techno-nationalism and European AI governance.

I currently serve as a Research Group Member at CAIDP, and I previously worked as a Research Assistant (July 2024–June 2025) under Dr. Syed Sami Raza at the Languages University of Peshawar. I also supported editorial workflows—managing OJS for the review process of a Human Rights journal—and contributed to document preparation.

Alongside research, I build writing outputs on tight timelines. I’ve worked with Paradigm Shift as a Writing Intern/Writer (including remote writing and video scripts), published a Spotlight piece for the Institute of Regional Studies, and contributed to content connected to conferences and national security themes.

My approach blends careful analysis with strong communication. I’m certified in Google Data Analytics and Google Prompting Essentials, and I bring practical skills in data collection/analysis, technical and grant writing, and research & policy formulation.
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## Experience

### Research Group Member (current)

Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP). Jan 2026 - Present

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Served as a Research Group Member at CAIDP, supporting AI policy research and policy formulation. Assisted with editorial management in Open Journal Systems (OJS) and supported document preparation for journal review processes.
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Skills: Grant-writing, Microsoft-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Technical-Writer, Documentation-Preparation

### Research Assistant

Languages University of Peshawar. Jul 2024 - Jun 2025

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Assisted Dr. Syed Sami Raza with technical writing and grant writing. Managed parts of the Human Rights journal review workflow in OJS and supported document preparation.
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Skills: Excel, Research-Assistance, Grant-writing, Editorial-Support, Microsoft-Word, Technical-Writer, Documentation-Preparation

### Research Intern (China Program)

Institute of Regional Studies. Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

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Supported the Institute of Regional Studies China Program with data collection and analysis under the tutelage of Ms Nabila Jaffer. Published a Spotlight in the December 2024 issue based on program research.
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Skills: Data-Collection, Data-Analysis, International-Relations-Research, Spotlight-Writing, Report-Writing, Research-and-Documentation

### Writing Intern

Paradigm Shift. Aug 2023 - Sep 2023

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Wrote articles and video scripts for Paradigm Shift remotely while meeting strict deadlines, including work with hyperlinks. Produced conference-related writings for multiple publications.
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Skills: Video-Scripts, Remote-Collaboration

## Education

### University of Peshawar

Bachelor of Studies, International Relations. 2021 - 2025. Grade: CGPA: 3.72; Bronze Medalist

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Bachelor studies in International Relations at the University of Peshawar (2021–2025), graduating with a CGPA of 3.72 and a bronze medalist achievement. Thesis: “Techno-Nationalism Shaping European Union’s Technological Governance: European Strategic Research & Policy Analysis Autonomy in Artificial Intelligence”.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail
- Writer
- Remote
- Jan

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