Javed Alam is a final year PhD scholar at the MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. The title of his PhD thesis is “The Nuclearisation of India and Pakistan: A Constructivist Analysis.” During his M.Phil. (International Studies), He worked on the dissertation titled “The Concept of War: New Conceptions and Theoretical Perspectives.” His area of interest includes the history of nuclear proliferation, deterrence theory and nuclear weapons, theories of International Relations with a particular focus on post-positivist approaches, security Studies, and traditional and non-traditional security issues in Southern Asia. He has also been awarded the Junior/Senior Research Fellowship (JRF/SRF) in International and Area Studies. He holds MA and BA degrees in Political Science from the University of Delhi, India.