Zeinab Shuker

Dr. Zeinab Shuker is a Professor of Sociology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University. Her research examines political economy, oil dependency, and climate conflicts in the Middle East with particular focus on Iraq.

Her scholarly work addresses:

• Intersections of oil dependency and state capacity
• Climate change impacts on resource economies
• Democratization challenges in hybrid regimes
• Post-conflict societal development

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on Iraq's political economy through multiple crises: sanctions, invasion, civil conflict, and climate vulnerability. Recent work emphasizes the compounding effects of oil dependency and environmental stress on governance and stability.

Dr. Shuker's personal background informs her scholarship: Born and raised in Baghdad, she experienced Saddam Hussein's regime, economic sanctions, the 2003 invasion, and subsequent civil war before coming to the US as a refugee.