Aslam Kakar
Global Affairs, Rutgers University; Managing Editor at Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism; Founder of Pashtun Studies Network
- Role
- Interpreter at Languagestat
- Location
- Highland Park, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aslam Kakar
I am Aslam Kakar, a Ph.D. in Global Affairs. My Ph.D. research delves into intra-state ethnopolitical conflicts and social movements, focusing on Pashtuns in Pakistan and Kurds in Turkey. I explore the intricate relationship between ethnopolitical movements and conflict strategy, employing perspectives from comparative politics and historical sociology. During my PhD journey, I taught for seven years across disciplinary boundaries and departments, including Global Affairs, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology.Eager to explore diverse career paths, I am actively pursuing postdoctoral and teaching positions aligned with my research and teaching interests. As an academic and educator, I aspire to design and teach courses on ethnic politics, social movements, peace and justice studies, human rights, democratization, migration studies, and research methods. I am passionate about working at a University or Community College, leveraging my experience and skills to excel in such roles.The power of connection is profound, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and institutions. Thank you!
Experience
Interpreter
Jan 2018 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
Multilingual English/Pashto/Urdu; interpret English/Pashto/Urdu-Skilled in medical interpreting, translation, language and interpreter skill evaluation
Education
Government College University (GCU), Lahore
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politic Science
2007 — 2011
University of San Diego
Master’s Degree, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2013 — 2014
Rutgers University–Newark
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Global Affairs
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Global Ugrad in Pakistan Program Fellow: One-Semester Non-Degree Academic Program, American Government and Politics (United States)
2011 — 2011
Rutgers University–Newark
Master of Science - MS, Global Affairs
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Policies: Policy Memos/Briefs and Planning and Strategy Documents.
- Media Country Monitoring, Interviewing, Mentoring and Team Building.
- Editing
- Event Planning
- Writing, Editing, and Proofreading.
- Training in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Restorative Justice, Grant Writing
- Ngos
- Foreign Policy
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Details, Team Building, Leadership Capabilities
- Human Rights Advocacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Organizations
- Writing
- Fast Learner , Effective Communication, Presentation, and Negotiating Skills.
- Policy Analysis
- International Development
- Politics
- Leadership
- International Affairs: Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Translator and Interpreter of Pashtu Into English.
- Human Rights
- Research
- International Relations
- Organization, Project Management, and Program Development.
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