Dr. Seema Khan is a lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University in Australia. She serves as a section editor of the Springer Global Encyclopedia of Territorial Rights and was a Jinnah Fellow at the London School of Economics. Beyond academia, Seema’s professional journey spans over two decades within the public sectors across Australia and Pakistan. Her distinctive profile combines professional acumen and academic achievements, cultivated through extensive experiences in diverse cultural and professional contexts, enriching her perspectives and strengthening the depth of her scholarly contributions. During her fellowship, Seema will research geopolitical competition and power dynamics in the region, with a focus on the regional and international implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).