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Amjed Rasheed is currently a Lecturer in Defence Studies at King's College London, specializing in topics related to Conflict, Security, and Politics, with a particular focus on the history of the Middle East. He earned his PhD from Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs in 2017, where he studied the role of leaders in shaping foreign policy with an emphasis on Iraq and Syria. His academic career includes positions at Tübingen University and Lancaster University. He has also held the Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship at Queen’s University Belfast. Rasheed's research interests extend to contemporary issues in Middle Eastern politics and the international relations of the region, particularly how external powers engage with it. His work involves examining themes such as the political dynamics of violent extremism, the effects of global power shifts in the region, and the implications of foreign defense policies. He frequently publishes books and articles that address these issues, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex interactions in the area. Amjed is open to PhD applicants interested in his research themes.
King's College London • London, UK
Teaching and researching in Defence Studies with a focus on the Middle East and international relations.
Queen’s University Belfast • Belfast, UK
Conducted research on political history and violent extremism.
Lancaster University • Lancaster, UK
Engaged in various academic collaborations pertaining to Middle Eastern studies.
Tübingen University • Tübingen, Germany
Taught and researched at the Institute of Political Science.
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