Parina Patel

Parina Patel is an Associate Teaching Professor at Georgetown University. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and an M.S. in Statistics from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Her research focuses on South Asian politics, Islamist movements, political violence, and quantitative methods. Patel has conducted extensive studies on topics such as Hindu support for Modi’s BJP, ethnic security dynamics in Balochistan, and public opinion on religious tolerance in Bangladesh. Her work also explores the interplay between state policies and terrorism, as seen in analyses of Bangladesh and India. Patel’s publications frequently employ empirical and statistical approaches to address complex political questions.

Research Interests:

• South Asian political dynamics
• Islamist ideologies and political behavior
• Electoral systems and voter behavior
• Counter-terrorism strategies
• Religious tolerance and secular governance
• Quantitative methodologies in political science

Patel’s articles often analyze cross-national data, with a focus on Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Themes include the impact of economic policies on civil unrest, the rational motivations behind Islamist political strategies, and the role of institutions in shaping electoral outcomes. Despite her prolific output, no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: No advising relationships or grants are mentioned in the available data.

While no formal labs or research teams are associated with her profile in the texts, her work contributes to broader discussions on security, governance, and political stability in South Asia.