Area Study Center for Europe
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|province =Sindh Province
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The Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE) ({{nq|علاقائی دانش گاہ برائے یورپ}}) is a federally funded autonomous research institute in Karachi. Academic oversight is provided by the University of Karachi.{{cite web | url=http://uok.edu.pk/research_institutes/asce/index.php | title=Area Study Centre for Europe }} It was established in 1975.{{cite web|title=Area Study Centre for Europe|url=http://www.asce-ku.com.pk/|accessdate=27 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218130029/http://asce-ku.com.pk/|archive-date=18 December 2014|url-status=dead}}
Programs
Area Study Centre for Europe offers M.S/ Ph.D. programme in European Studies. The Centre also offers certificate and diploma courses in English, French, and German.
Events
Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE) regularly organizes international seminars, workshops and conferences on various issues concerning Europe.[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/asianet/130412/lecture-importance-belgium-europe Lecture on "Importance of Belgium in Europe" held at the Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE), University of Karachi.][http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/sindh/16-Oct-2014/mutual-understanding-religious-harmony-must-for-peace-moot-told “The Issues of Religious Harmony in Europe, South Asia & Middle East”, held by Area Study Centre for Europe (ASCE), University of Karachi (KU), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110100600/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/sindh/16-Oct-2014/mutual-understanding-religious-harmony-must-for-peace-moot-told |date=November 10, 2014 }} ASCE arranges an international seminar each year in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (Germany).[http://www.hss.de/pak/en/home.html Events of Hanss Seidel Foundation Islamabad][http://tribune.com.pk/story/608689/true-democracy-experts-debate-best-form-of-governance-for-pakistan/ Two-day Seminar, titled “Competing Approaches to Democratisation? Developing World and European Union in Comparison”, organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi (KU) in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad][http://www.pakistannewsreleases.com/workshop-held-at-the-area-study-centre-for-europe-university-of-karachi-on-the-challenges-for-democracy-in-south-asia-are-there-lessons-to-be-learned-from-europe-in-collaboration/ Workshop held at the area study centre for Europe, university of Karachi on “the challenges for democracy in south Asia: are there lessons to be learned from Europe?” In collaboration with the Hanns Seidel foundation, Islamabad][http://www.dawn.com/news/1126846 Seminar, ‘The regional scenario in South Asia after the withdrawal of Nato forces from Afghanistan’ organised by the Area Study Centre for Europe in collaboration with the Hanns Siedel Foundation]
The Centre also works with close co-operation of European Union Delegation to Pakistan.[http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/pakistan/press_corner/all_news/news/2013/20130531_01_en.htm Europe Day Celebration: Area Study Centre for Europe, University of Karachi, Organises Seminar on EU in the 21st Century: Achievements, Potential and Challenges (31/05/2013)] ASCE has also held several seminars and workshops with co-operation of European Union and Goethe- Institut Karachi.
Publications
The research findings of the ASCE's own research staff are regularly published in the form of books, monographs and profiles. The Centre also publishes the bi-annual Journal of European Studies,{{cite web|url=http://ojs.asce-uok.edu.pk/index.php/JES|title=Journal of European Studies}} with articles on contemporary European issues and related topics.
=Books=
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| Title of Book | Author | Year |
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| Europe and the Muslim World: Coexistence or Conflict? | Shahid M. Amin | 2012 |
| Imperatives of Globalizations: Implications for Pakistan | Dr. Mahnaz Fatima | 2001 |
| Sir Thomas Roy And The Mughal Empire | Colin Paul Mitchell[https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/history/faculty-staff/our-faculty/colin-mitchell.html Colin Mitchell, (Associate Professor) Director, Minor in Middle East Studies, Dalhousie University, Canada] | 2000 |
| A Comprehensive Chronology Of Revolutionary Events in Eastern Europe And The Former Soviet Union 1989-1991 | Dr. Rubab Hasan | 1998 |
| European Fine Arts and the Muslim World | Dr. Affan Seljuq | 1996 |
| Western Ethical Norms and Qur'anic Responses | Mr. Yusuf Abbas Hashmi | 1994 |
| The Soviet Role in South Asia (1969-1987) | Dr. Moonis Ahmar | 1989 |
| Superpower Rivalry in the Indian Ocean since the Withdrawal of Great Britain | Dr. Moonis Ahmar | 1986 |
=Indices=
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| Title | Compiled by | Year |
|---|---|---|
| An Index of Articles in Aussen Politik 1985-1998 | Aziz Ahmad & Tasneem Sultana | 1999 |
| Europe: An Index to Periodical Literature 1970-84 | Shamim Zia | 1985 |
| Index to Periodical Literature 1984-86 | Shamim Zia & Moonis Ahmar | 1987 |
=Profile Series=
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| Title of Book | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| An Overview of 100 years of Norway as an Independent State (1905-2005) | Tasneem Sultana | 2006 |
| The Vicissitudes of the Palestinian Quest for Statehood and the European Union | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 2005 |
| Indo-Russian Relations Since the Collapse of the Soviet Union | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 1999 |
| The Expansion of the European Union: Problems & Prospects | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 1995 |
| Muslim Rule in Spain | Dr. Affan Seljuq | 1991 |
| European Press; Tradition and Transition | M. Shamsuddin | 1990 |
| Sweden in Con-temporary World Politics | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 1990 |
| Austria in World Affairs | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 1989 |
| Turkey and the Super-powers | Rubab Hasan | 1989 |
| Pakistan-Italian Relations | Moonis Ahmar | 1989 |
| Finland: A Study in Neutrality | Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 1987 |
=Jean Monnet Project Papers=
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| Title | Author | Year |
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| The Post-September 11 Scenario And The European Union | Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 2004 |
| A Survey of EU-Pakistan Relations in the Contemporary Regional & International Setting: Political, Security, Economic and Development Aspects | Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 2003 |
| Integrationist and Cooperative Patterns in Europe and Asia | Dr. Naveed Ahmad Tahir | 2002 |
See also
References
External links
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