Hamzah B
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Yale University
Expertise
Geopolitics, Middle East and African history, race and ethnicity, political theory, international relations, Black Studies
Bio
I recently completed my PhD in History at Yale University, where I focused on the politics of decolonization and postcolonial state formation, with a regional emphasis on Africa and the Middle East. I have a lot of experience working with students on research projects across a variety of disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences. I am well-equipped to guide students through research in Politics, History, International Relations, Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, and Geography. I love traveling and exploring new places. In terms of hobbies, I love to read, watch films, and I play sports, especially basketball, soccer, and boxing. Before graduate school, I also used to paint in my free time and I hope to return to it in the near future!Project ideas
Politics and History of the Modern Middle East
Our sessions will cover key themes in modern Middle East history, starting from the late nineteenth century to the present. In terms of learning outcomes, this course and the final project will allow students to learn about the political developments that have shaped the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. It will familiarize you with the complexity of socio-political life in the Arab world. Ultimately, you will learn elements of critical scholarly engagement, including historiographic writing, reading notes, academic research, primary source analysis, as well as oral and written presentations. The primary focus will be guiding you through the ins and outs of developing a strong research paper for publication.
Ukraine and International Human Rights
Our course will cover key themes in International Human Rights geared towards understanding the current situation following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The primary focus will be guiding you through the ins and outs of developing a strong research paper for publication. In terms of learning goals, the plan is for you to have a basic understanding of the history of Russia-Ukraine relations; to develop familiarity with the burgeoning field of Humanitarian Studies; and to craft a well-written research paper for academic publication. Ultimately, you will learn elements of critical scholarly engagement, including historiographic writing, reading notes, academic research, primary source analysis, as well as oral and written presentations. The primary focus will be guiding you through the ins and outs of developing a strong academic research paper.