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:

• (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.
• (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.
• (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
• (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)
• (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.
• (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
• (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.
• (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.
• (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).
• (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
• Human Rights and International Politics.

• 2025-lecturing undergraduate students in international relations theories, and Research Methods for Political Science.
• 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.

• LASER PULSE Project (2022–2024) Co-led interdisciplinary research on post-ISIS recovery in Northern Iraq (livelihoods, identity, peacebuilding and social cohesion) with Purdue University, Notre Dame University, Indiana University, Coventry University, and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
• Main Researcher, UNDP Project – Local Peace Committees and Community Mediation in Post-IS Iraq (2025): Led a qualitative, multi-site study-based key-informant interviews across diverse Iraqi districts to assess the effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of Local Peace Committees (LPCs) in conflict resolution and IDP reintegration. The research applied thematic analysis to examine mediation practices, peace agreements, community trust, and coordination with state actors, producing evidence-based recommendations on institutionalizing LPCs to strengthen inclusive peacebuilding, social cohesion, and post-conflict stabilization.
• SUSI Scholar, U.S. Department of State (July 2024)
• Specialized in U.S. Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy (14th June – 24th July)
• Seminar on FTZ Construction International Cooperation of Belt and Road Partner Countries, Beijing/ China, March 26 to April 8, 2025.
• Dimensions of the Iraqi parliamentary elections in relation to the changes in the Middle East after 7 October 2023, Symposium, University of Duhok, November 2025.
• Ezidis: Religion, Heritage, History and Geography, Conference, University of Duhok, April 2025.
• Yezidi Genocide-2014, Conference, University of Duhok, August 2025.
• Iraq and Kurdistan Region Twenty years after constitution: Internal and External Dynamics, Conference, University of Sulaimaniya, May 2025.
• Regional Efforts to Resume the Peace Process between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Workshop, Technical Institute-Shekhan, April 2025.
• The Impact of Recent Developments in the Middle East on the Kurds, Symposium, University of Nawroz, February 2025.
• The Return of Donald Trump to the White House: Continuity or a Shift in Foreign Policy?, Conference, University of Salahaddin, January 2025.
• Iran Post Ali Khamenei: The Kurdish Question in Focus, Webinar- Online, March 2026.
• Pathways to Peace in the Middle East, Webinar-Online, March 2026.
• Global Perspectives on Anti-Americanism, Webinar, Delaware/ USA-Online, June 2024.
• Understanding the Middle East Politics and the Current Situation (Israel, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah), Webinar, USA-Online, October 2024.
• The Impact of the Federal Court's Decisions on the Constitutional Rights of the Kurdistan Region, Conference, University of Duhok, April 2024.
• The State of National Legislation in Addressing Contemporary Challenges, Conference, University of Duhok, March 2024.
• The Lausanne Treaty after a Century: Developments and Future Prospects, University of Duhok, October 2023.
• Israel and Palestine: The Geopolitical Landscape and Military Rivalry, Workshop, University of Duhok, November 2023.
• International Peace Conference, Washington DC/ USA, June 2023.
• PeaceCon 2023: Beyond Fragile Ground: New Peacebuilding Architectures for Today and the Future, Washington DC-Online, June 2023.
• Northern Iraq Buy-in conference: Ninewa plains: Towards Agri (cultural) Restoration, University of Duhok, June 2023.
• Inter-religious Peacebuilding Approaches Conference, USA/Online, May 2023.
• The Post-2003 Crisis of the Iraqi State, Workshop, University of Duhok, May 2023.
• International Peace Conference, Giessen/ Germany, July 2022.
• Methodological and Epistemological Developments in Political Science: The State of Political Science in Iraq and the Arab World, Conference, University of Baghdad, December 2022.
• Sharing Knowledge, Sharing Solutions: Traditional Cultural Practices and the Restoration of Social-Ecological Systems in the Ninewa Plains, Conference, University of Duhok, June 2022.
• Science and Academic Teaching in Times of Crisis, Webinar, Technical University of Dortmund/ University of Graz, June 2020.
• Kurdistan after COVID-19: Impacts and Implications, Conference, University of Soran, May 2020.
• Populism and Democracy, Workshop, University of Nawroz, May 2020.
• A Strong Kurdistan Region Needs a Strong Government, Workshop, Cultural Center/ University of Duhok, January 2019.
• Legal and Political Solutions to the Contemporary Challenges Facing the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, Conference, University of Duhok, April 2019.
• The Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Region in the Context of Contemporary Domestic and Regional Transformations: Current Realities and Future Prospects, Workshop, University of Nawroz, December 2018.

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