Anup Phayal
Associate Professor
Dr. Anup Phayal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs. His scholarly expertise lies in international relations, with particular emphasis on maritime security, political violence, and peacekeeping. His research has appeared in leading journals, including International Studies Quarterly, International Interactions, Political Geography, and Marine Policy.
Education
PhD, Political Science, University of Kentucky
MS, Comparative Politics in Conflict Studies, London School of Economics
BA, Political Science, Tribhuvan University
Specialization in Teaching
International Relations
National and international security
Global Terrorism
Ethnonationalist Conflict
Maritime Security
Research method
Research Interests
Maritime Security
International Security
Political violence and terrorism
Peacekeeping
Professional Service
Dr. Phayal contributes extensively to service at the departmental, college, and university levels. He has served on the Faculty Senate for multiple years and has been a member of the Curriculum Committee since 2025. He also provides professional service to the discipline through peer review for leading journals in international relations and security studies.