Mushtaq Khan is a leading thinker and expert on political settlements, governance, and anti-corruption strategies. He heads the FCDO-funded SOAS-ACE research consortium, which develops evidence-based approaches to tackle corruption in developing countries. He also co-leads the RENT program, which works with the British Embassy in Nepal to provide analysis for more effective development assistance. With extensive research experience across Asia, Africa, and other regions, Mushtaq has led multiple multi-country programs informing development policy. He has served on high-level expert panels for the UN and World Bank, provided evidence to the UK parliament, and is a sought-after speaker on topics like industrial policy and political economy.