Dr. Sofia Blanco Moreno Faculty
January 5, 2022
Prof. Dr. Balachandra Pattanaik Faculty
November 4, 2026
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Yosufi
Faculty
Dr. Yosufi is a scholar and researcher, with extensive expertise in international relations, development studies, and global governance. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India.
He has developed a strong academic foundation in European foreign policy, development assistance, and international cooperation. His academic training is complemented by an MBA and BBA, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates international Relations, development assistance, international business, entrepreneurship and policy analysis.
Dr. Yosufi’s research focuses on development assistance, particularly European and German development engagement in Afghanistan, with an emphasis on aid effectiveness, policy coordination, and post-conflict reconstruction. His doctoral thesis, which examined European development assistance in Afghanistan with special reference to Germany between 2002 and 2017, highlights his commitment to understanding complex global development challenges. His broader research interests include peacebuilding, regional cooperation, and the role of international institutions in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
He is an active contributor to academic discourse, having authored and co-authored several books, research articles, and policy-oriented publications. His work has been presented at international conferences and academic forums, contributing to discussions on development, Afghanistan studies, and international relations. In addition to scholarly writing, he is fluent in seven languages and also contributed to educational resources, including co-authoring a Pashto language handbook and publishing works aimed at youth development and cross-cultural understanding in different languages.
At EIIET, Dr. Yosufi brings a combination of academic rigor and practical experience in teaching and institutional development. He has previously taught at the university level, delivering courses related to Afghan history and culture, and has been actively involved in academic coordination and curriculum-related activities. His teaching approach emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world global issues.
With a professional background that includes educational program development, event management, and collaboration with international stakeholders, Dr. Yosufi contributes to fostering an engaging and globally oriented academic environment. His work reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting cross-cultural dialogue, and supporting students in developing a deeper understanding of international affairs, and development challenges.
Email: nazir@eiiet.com
Publications
I. Books and Book Chapters
- Translated Book (2026) - Practicing Nonviolent Communication, published by Naamak publication House, https://naamakpublications.com
- Academic Book Published (2021) – Co-authored Easy Pashto Handbook with Hindi Pronunciation, published by Notion Press, India. https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/easy-pashto-handbook-with-hindi-pronunciation-9781638505020
- Book Published (2021) – Search the Light Within You, published by Jahan-e-Danish Publication House, Kabul, Afghanistan. https://www.indoaryanabookco.com/home/product_view/2213/
- Academic Book Chapter Published (2021) – Co-authored chapter titled Role of the United States and Russia in Post-War Afghanistan: Fighting or Supporting Taliban, Published by https://www.amazon.com/Counterterrorism-Global-Security-Responses-Challenges/dp/9390917840
II. Articles, Policy Briefings and Papers
- Academic Article Submitted for Publication (2026) – Aid Coordination as a Distinct Lived Experience: Afghan Perspectives on German Development Assistance. Submitted to Zeitschrift für Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB).
- Academic Article Submitted for Publication (2025) – Afghan Perspectives on European Development Assistance: Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons Learned. Submitted to Journal of Development Policy Review. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14677679
- Academic Article Published (2024) – Aid in Unstable Times: Afghan Experiences and Future of EU Engagement. https://www.giga-hamburg.de/de/publikationen/giga-focus/aid-in-unstable-times-afghan-experiences-and-future-eu-engagement
- Article (2023), From Afghanistan to the GIGA: The Academic Journey of Visiting Fellow Dr. Nazir Yosu,, German Institute for Global and Area Studies, Germany.
https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/afghanistan-giga-academic-journey-of-nazir-yosufi - Doctoral Thesis published (2023), European Development Assistance in Afghanistan with Special Reference to Germany, 2002 – 2017. Jawaharlal Nehru University, https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/525945?mode=full
- Academic Article Published (2020) – Covid19: Its Impact on Indo-Afghan Cultural Relationship?, published by Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies. http://www.kiips.in/research/covid-19-an-opportunity-for-indo-afghan-cultural-relationship/
- Academic Article Published (2019) – Role of the EU in Development Assistance in Afghanistan Since the Fall of the Taliban, published by the International Journal of South Asian Studies, India. https://pondiuni.edu.in/files/publications/IJSAS/20200121_Jan-Jun2018.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Academic Article Published (2019) – Foreign Development Assistance in Afghanistan: A Critical Analysis, 2001–2018, published by Journal of Himalayan and Central Asian Studies, India. https://www.himalayanresearch.org/pdf/Vol23,%20Nos.%203-4--July-December-2019.pdf
- Magazine Article Published (2019) – Post-9/11 Peace Processes in Afghanistan and the Challenges, published by World Focus Magazine. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=48&val=India-and-Its-Northern-Neighbourhood
- Academic Article Published (2018) – Nowruz - New Year, published by the Journal of Himalayan and Central Asian Studies. https://www.himalayanresearch.org/pdf/Vol22-No.-4-Oct-Dec-2018.pdf
III. Translation Work
- Translated Book (2026) - Practicing Nonviolent Communication, written by Dr Vedabhyas Kundu, published by Naamak publication House, (Translated from English into Dari/Persian language) https://naamakpublications.com
- Translated Project (2021), Translation Project for Kang company (Translated from Balochi into English language).
- Translated Article (2020) Nimruz: A New Economic Hub of Afghanistan, written by Purnima Sharma, Published by Afghan-German Magazine. (Translated from English into Pashto language).