Dr. Humeira Iqtidar

Biography

Humeira's research brings together postcolonial theory, comparative political theory, and Islamic thought, particularly focusing on modern South Asia. Her thematic research addresses questions of justice and tolerance, the role of religion in contemporary political imagination, knowledge politics, and the legacies of colonialism. Methodologically, she advocates for greater interdisciplinary collaboration. Humeira joined King's College London in 2011 and previously studied at the University of Cambridge, McGill University, and Quaid-e-Azam University. She served as a fellow and Graduate Research Officer at the Centre of South Asian Studies at Cambridge and has held visiting positions at various institutions, including the Lahore University of Management Sciences and Princeton University. Her key interests include institutional development in the Global South and working with organizations that focus on marginalized populations. Humeira is also engaged in multiple public discourses around human rights and the impacts of drone strikes in Pakistan, highlighting issues faced by minoritized groups. Her research has been featured in interviews and articles for major media outlets, including Al-Jazeera and BBC World Service.

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