Bashir Fayaq is a PhD candidate in International, Political and Strategic Studies at the Department of International Relations, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, The Australian National University. His research examines genocide recognition as a process of institutional governance within international law and politics, with particular attention to how legal interpretation, institutional authority, and geopolitical dynamics shape the recognition of genocide in the international system.

His doctoral research focuses on the comparative politics of genocide recognition, analysing why some cases of mass violence are formally recognised as genocide while others remain under-recognised. The project examines the role of international legal institutions, political decision-making, and institutional thresholds in shaping recognition outcomes, with a comparative focus on the Yazidi and Hazara cases.

Beyond his academic work, Bashir Fayaq has been actively engaged in research, advocacy, and policy discussions relating to human rights, minority protection, and international justice. His broader interests include international law, genocide studies, global governance, and the politics of international recognition.

He holds a Master of Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations.