Author: Rana Nejad

Rana Nejad is a student at UC Berkeley completing her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Human Rights. She explores topics ranging from security and counterrorism to refugee rights and humanitarian development in the Middle East. Rana hopes to advocate for the human rights of refugees and IDPs, as well as continue studying the regional and international effects of war and migration.

The Islamic State and Boko Haram are Weaponizing the Classroom

Post author By Rana Nejad
Post date April 17, 2022
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Ultimately, intimidation and psychological warfare against innocent civilians contributed to the group’s success just as much as physical destruction did.

Tags Afghanistan, Biden, boko haram, congress, council on foreign relations, diplomacy, education, iraq, isis, islamic state, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, Terrorism

Diplomacy & International Relations Europe & Eurasia Human Rights Social Issues

No one is Discussing Denmark’s Zero Asylum Policy, but We Should

Post author By Rana Nejad
Post date December 2, 2021
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Denmark attempts to promote deterring refugees as a humanitarian effort that dissuades people from embarking on the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. The reality, however, is that asylum seekers will migrate regardless.

Tags asylum, asylum seekers, Denmark, Human Rights, human rights watch, refugees

Afghanistan War Biden Diplomacy & International Relations Iran Middle East & North Africa

A Saudi-Iranian Alliance Can Provide Greater Stability in the Middle East

Post author By Rana Nejad
Post date August 27, 2021
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As the administration in Iran shifts from placid reformist Hassan Rouhani to long avowed hardliner Ebrahim Raisi, the attitude towards Saudi Arabia treads a novel path.