PUBLICATIONS
Reviews in Anthropology Date: June 2025
Tanners of Taiwan: Life Strategies and National Culture (Book Review)
Interdisciplinary Journal of Humanities, Media, and Political Science Date: June
Exploring Revolution of the Deprived: Relative Deprivation and the Roots of the 1979 Iranian Uprising Journal
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences Date: 2025
Violent Crime and Enrollment Trends: A Quantitative Analysis Reassessing the Impact at Public Postsecondary Institutions in the United States Journal
Multilingual Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences Date: 2024
Nepal-India Territorial Dispute and National Identity: A Qualitative Study of the Understanding of Nepali Youth Living in the United States
Electronic Journal of Social and Strategic Studies Date: 2023
Review of So, You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Journal
Education is more than academics. It is a means of storytelling, a tool for building bridges, and a pathway to advancing global peace through evidence-based knowledge. My research explores the complexities of international relations, foreign policy, and conflict resolution, transforming critical questions into insights that inform real-world diplomacy and peacebuilding efforts.
GRANT PROJECTS
U.S. State Department, U.S. Embassy in Mauritania Date: 2023
Qualitative Research on Interrogating Financial Flows in the Artisanal Mining Sector of Mauritania
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Date: 2024
Identity Crisis and Refugees: A Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the Experiences of Female Nepali Refugees Living in the United States
Articles and Op-Eds
OnlineKhabar English News Date: August 2, 2024
Nepal: The ‘New Athens’ of the Modern World
Middle East Analitika Date: August 1, 2024
Iran, USA, Israel—A Complex Trio? Lessons from History and Future Prospects
Iran1400 Date: June 26, 2024
Can a Woman Become President in Iran? It’s Complicated
National Weekly Date: April 10, 2019
Bridging Diplomacy: Nepal-India Cooperation for Regional Stability
I have presented my research at leading academic and policy conferences, including International Studies Association (ISA), Southern Political Science Association (SPSA), Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA), and forums hosted by Amnesty International. Through these engagements, I contribute to scholarly and policy discussions on regional dynamics, security challenges, and pathways toward conflict resolution.
MEDIA COVERAGE – Interview
Saint Pierre Center for International Security Date: July 24, 2024
An Exploration of U.S.-Iranian Relations and Middle East Security Interviewed by: Yubeier Luo
LINKS and RECOGNITION
I have actively built a transnational network that bridges academic, policy, and professional communities across regions. This network not only strengthens my interest but also fosters meaningful exchange, enabling me to contribute to globally informed and context-sensitive approaches to international policy and diplomacy.
FEATURED WORK
Grant-Funded Projects
Leading International Research
Principal investigator on two major research projects: financial flows in Mauritania’s artisanal mining sector and phenomenological study of female Nepali refugees in the United States.
Published Scholarship
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Articles published in international journals examining revolution, proxy wars, territorial disputes, crime and education, and book reviews on cultural anthropology.
International Recognition
Awards and Fellowships
Recipient of competitive grants, travel awards, and honors from leading international organizations recognizing research excellence and commitment to peace scholarship.
Media & Public Scholarship
Bridging Academia and Public Discourse
Featured in Iran1400, Middle East Analitika, OnlineKhabar, and Saint Pierre Center for International Security, translating academic research for broader audiences.
My work focuses on bridging the gap between knowledge and the public. Through commentary and outreach, I translate complex topics into clear, engaging perspectives that inform, challenge, and invite participation.
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