Najam Ul Hassan is a Research Associate at the Consortium for Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS) in Islamabad. His research analyzes contemporary political, security, and socio-economic dynamics across the Asia-Pacific region, with specific interests in Japan and the Korean Peninsula. He actively contributes policy briefs, op-eds, and analytical commentaries to various platforms, engaging with current regional issues. Najam has presented his research findings at national and international conferences.