International Spotlight: Asaad Hanna Graduate Student at MIA/ISP

Which program/department are you in?

I am a second year Master of International Affairs (MIA) /International Security Policy (ISP) student.

What is your primary area of study or research?

Conflict resolution and international relations.

Which country (or countries) do you come from?

Syria

How long have you been in the U.S.?

I moved to the U.S. a year ago.

Is there anything you’d like to share about your research or projects?

After ten years of working in war zones, I worked with search and rescue teams in Syria to rescue people from under rubble. I also worked with several international and local media outlets to cover the updates in the region. Later, I worked with LifeStraw, an international company for water solutions, to provide people in poor areas the methods to access clean water.

I am involved in several activities in countering terrorism and disarming children through the Lobo institute. In my previous years of work, I have built a strong network with state officials and UN personnel because of my work in the MENA region. I am now developing it further with SIPA to work on a wider international range.

Learn more about Asaad on his website. Connect with Asaad on Twitter at @AsaadHannaa and/or Instagram at @Asaadhanna.

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