Sahar Shafqat

Sahar Shafqat is the Associate Dean of Faculty, Professor of Political Science, and Co-Director of the SMCM Washington Program at St. Mary's College of Maryland. She holds affiliations with Academic Affairs and the Political Science Department located in Calvert Hall 325.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics, Mount Holyoke College (1993)
• B.A. in International Relations, Mount Holyoke College (1993)
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Texas A&M University (2000)

Research focuses on democratization processes, nationalism studies, ethnic conflict analysis, and social movement dynamics. Teaching specialties include comparative politics frameworks and Asian political systems. Currently oversees the Washington Program providing experiential learning opportunities.

No academic awards or grants explicitly listed in available materials. Active in institutional governance through Academic Affairs leadership.