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Dr. Hamdan is a Lebanese-born academic
scholar/author and is a recognized expert on Arab politics, gender politics and
theory as well as mediation and international conflict. She holds the
Doctor
of Philosophy degree in Political Science/International Relations with a minor
in Public Administration and Public Policy from Wayne Sate University, Detroit.
She has recently published her second book on the topic of Arab
Mediation. Dr. Hamdan’s book, Mediation in Contemporary Arab Conflicts
(in Arabic, 2003), entails useful techniques and theories for reaching peaceful
settlements in Middle East conflicts.
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NEW COURSE: A Journey
from the Midwest to the Mideast
PS 5999
Political Science-Special Topics PS 5999
003-32027 (4 credits)
INSTRUCTOR:
Nahla Yassine Hamdan, Ph.D.
SCHEDULE:
Spring/Summer 2005, Monday & Wednesday,
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
(May 9-June 28)
LOCATION:
Wayne State University, 333 State Hall (Main
Campus)
EXPERTISE
Research and Instruction in:
· Arab Society and Politics
· Gender Politics and
Theory
· Mediation and
International Conflict
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA,
1999
Major Field: International Relations
Minor Fields: Public Administration, Public Policy
Master of Arts, Political Science, American
University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, 1988
Thesis: “Conflict Resolution Through Negotiations: Case- Study: Camp David”
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration, American University of Beirut,
Beirut, Lebanon, 1984
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Faculty, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Political Sciences,
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, 2002-Present
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Political Science, American University of
Beirut and the Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon, 2000-2001
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wayne State University,
Detroit, MI, USA, 1996-1999
Researcher/Editor, Journal of Arab Strategic
Thought (Published
in Arabic), Institute of Arab Development, Beirut- Lebanon, 1988-1991
Research Assistant, Department of History,
American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, 1985-1986
PUBLICATIONS:
Books:
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· "الوساطة في
ﺃﻠﺨﻼﻔﺍﺖ العربية
المعاصرة" - Al- wasata fi al-khilafat al-arabiyeh al-mua’assera (Mediation
in Contemporary Arab Conflicts)( in Arabic). Center for Arab Unity, Beirut, Lebanon
(2003). To buy this book click here.
· English/Arabic Dictionary
for Juniors
Academia Publishers,
Beirut, Lebanon (1994)
Journal Publications:
· Yassine, N. (January,
1991). Al-Ta’awun Al-Istrateegi Al-Ameriki Al-Israeli: 1983-1988. (American-
Israeli Strategic Cooperation: 1983-1988) (in Arabic). Al-Fikr Al-Istratigi
Al-Arabi (Arab strategic Thought). No. 35
Book Reviews:
· Yassine N. (July, 1990)
Al-Intifada (Book Review, in Arabic). Al-Fikr Al-Istratigi Al-Arabi (Arab
Strategic Thought, no. 33
SYMPOSIA & PRESENTATIONS:
· Ethnicity and National
Security in the Middle East: The Gender Gap- Case Study, Lebanon. A paper presented at the
Women Waging Peace Academic Symposium, November 10, 2000. Harvard’s Kennedy
School of Government, MA, USA.
· The Context of Mediation
in Arab Culture.
A paper presented at the Women Waging Peace Academic Symposium, Dec.10-12,
1999. Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, MA, USA.
· The Role of Women in
Islam (July 1999). A presentation at Macomb Community College, Michigan, USA
· Prospects for Peace and
Stability in the Middle East. (April 17, 1997).
Panel Discussion. Political Science
Department,
Wayne State University,
Michigan, USA
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
·
American
Political Science Association
·
Middle
East Studies Association
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