Md. Saiful Islam Shanto

Md. Saiful Islam Shanto is a Research Scholar in International Relations based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS). He completed his M.S.S (Research) and B.S.S (Honors) in International Relations from Jahangirnagar University with outstanding academic results. His research interests include Security Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, South Asian Politics, Chinese Foreign Policy, Migration and Border Studies, Regional Cooperation, and Environmental Politics. He has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, including works on U.S. migration policy, China-Africa relations, and China’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also contributes opinion pieces on foreign policy and international affairs to platforms such as South Asia Monitor and The Daily Observer. He actively participated in global academic forums, including conferences and workshops held in countries like Turkey, Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka.  Through his multidisciplinary research and collaborative engagement, Mr. Shanto remains committed to addressing contemporary global challenges through evidence-based research and international dialogue.