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Biography

  • Hijab is a PhD candidate at the University of St Andrews, studying the role of sports in radicalisation and counter-radicalisation. Although her current academic interests lie in the intersection of sport and politics, Hijab has over a decade’s experience as a defence research analyst in the academic, think tank, and the multinational sectors. Hijab serves as a volunteer interpreter for the Red Cross, and is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where she earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees. She is a die-hard (and oft-disappointed) Pakistan cricket and Hoyas basketball fan, with slightly better luck with supporting her local football club, Aston Villa.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, Security Studies Program, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Award Date: 21 May 2016

Bachelor of Science, Culture and Politics, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Award Date: 21 May 2011

External positions

Race and Equality Research Implementation Group Member , British Universities and Colleges Sport

9 Aug 2024 → …

Volunteer Interpreter, Refugee Support Team, British Red Cross

1 Mar 2024 → …

Consultant Researcher, Cricket and Afghan Integration in Scotland, Queen Margaret University

1 Mar 202431 Aug 2024

Political and Security Analyst, International Organisation

1 Oct 202031 May 2023

Associate Fellow, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS

1 Aug 201631 Jul 2020

Events and Outreach Coordinator, Asian Studies Program, Georgetown University

14 Nov 201315 Mar 2014

Research Assistant and Program Coordinator, Leadership Academy, Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS

1 Jun 201113 Nov 2013

Keywords

  • JZ International relations

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