Academic Staff

                                        Dr.Omran Ali Omar
Dr.Omran Ali Omar None
Assistant Professor
international relations
    • B.Sc.University of Salahaddin, Erbil 1997-2001.
    • M.Sc.University, Khartoum, Sudan 2003-2005.
    • MRes University of Glasgow, UK 2012-2013.
    • PhD.University of Glasgow, UK 2017.
  • Books

    • International Relations: A study of mainstream and critical theories, 2019(Arabic Language)
    • International Relations: A study of mainstream and critical theories, 2019(Kurdish Language)

    Publications:

    • Ali, O. (2021) International interventions in non-democratic states between democratic change and achieving interests (Iraq as a case study after 2003). Conference Paper. University of Human Development/ Sulaymaniah. 14- 15/7/2021.
    • Ali, O. (2021) The Impact of the Transatlantic relationships on Iran’s role in the middle east, Conference Paper. International conference on the Role of Iran in the Middle East after the Vienna Negotiations. Middle East Political and Economic Institute with Cihan University Duhok. June 1, 2021.
    • Ali, O. (2020) Conflict and Cooperation in International Relations: Theoretical Contributions of the Debate between New Realism and Neoliberalism, Humanities Journal of University of Zakho, 8: 4, pp. 659-670, https://doi.org/10.26436/hjuoz.2020.8.4.653
    • Ali, O. (2019) From critical to comprehensive dialogue: the effectiveness of the EU's policy towards Iran (1992-1998), British Journal of Middle Eastern
    • Studies, December/ 2019, (ID: 1701408 DOI:10.1080/13530194.2019.1701408)
    • Ali, O. (2019) The Impact of EU-Iran Relations on the Effectiveness of the US's Sanctions policy towards Iran, Journal of Asian Issues, 1:1, pp. 21-40.
    • Ali, O. (2018) The European Union as a Normative Power: The Case of the EU's Foreign Policy towards Turkey, Journal of the University of Duhok, 21:2, pp. 63-79. https://doi.org/10.26682/hjuod.2019.21.2.40
    • Ali, O. (2018) 'The Diplomacy of Empathy in International Relations: the Case of Iran's Nuclear Negotiations (2003-2015)', Journal of University of Human Development, 4:3, pp. 79- 92.
    • Ali, O. (2011) ‘Regional Government’s External Relations in the Federal system: Kurdistan Regional Government as a case study’, Conference Paper, published, Journal of the University of Duhok, 14:2, pp. 247-263, special issue.
    • Ali, O. (2011) ‘The Impact of Religion on Relationships between the United States and Israel’, Journal of the University of Duhok, 14:2, pp. 245- 261.(Published in Arabic language).
    • Ali, O. (2010) ‘The Role of Non-Government Actors in International Relations’, Journal of the University of Duhok, 13:2, pp. 109-129 (Published in Arabic language)
    • 2001- Numerous articles in various subjects published in different Kurdish and Arabic newspapers and magazines.
    • 2001- Multiple papers and seminars conducted in work with various local NGOs in Kurdistan region.

  • International Relations, European Union External Policies and Human Rights and International Politics.

    • 2020- Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, College of Political Science, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Responsible of scientific affairs and development of the Department.
    • 2020- Assist. Prof., Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management/ Postgraduate Program, Soran University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing postgraduate (Master) students in International Relations Theories, with particular focus on structural realism.
    • 2020- Assist. Prof, Department of Political Science, College of Law, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing postgraduate (Master) student in Research Methods for Political Science and Theories of International Relations, and Contemporary Theory in International Relations.
    • 2020- Participating in multiple PhD and Master Vivas and discussions.
    • 2021- Assist. Prof, Department of International Studies, American University of Kurdistan (AUK), Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing undergraduate students in International Relations Theory and Democracy and Civil Society.
    • 2017- Lecturer, Department of Political Science, College of Law and Political Science, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing undergraduate students in International Relations Theories, Global Politics, Political Thought, Political Theory and Political Development, as well as supervising the theses of fourth year students.
    • 2017- Lecturer, Department of International Relations, College of Law and Politics, Nawroz University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing undergraduate students in International Relations: Principles and Theories, and Political Geography.
    • 2019- Lecturer, Department of Public Policy, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Lecturing undergraduate students in International Relations Theories.
    • 2006-2011 Assist. Lecturer, College of Law and Political Sciences, University of Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Lecturing undergraduate students in International Organizations, Human Rights, and Kurdish Studies, as well as supervising the theses of fourth year students.
    • 2007-2008 Department Director, Department of Law, College of Law and Political Science, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, assisting the Head of Department.
    • 2014- Adviser (consultant), Kurdish Knowledge Centre (KKC), Glasgow/Scotland/ United Kingdom, advising on: Iraqi Kurdish affairs, EU-Kurdish relations and Human rights and international politics.
    • 2016- 2020 Interpreter/ Translator, Govan and Craigton Integration Network (GCIN)/ VoiceOver Interpreting, Glasgow/Scotland/United Kingdom, Interpreting and Translating from Kurdish/Arabic to English and vice versa.
    • 2006- Participating in multiple domestic and international conferences in various topics.

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      omran.ali@uod.ac

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