معرفی
Dr. Arif Sahar is a researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC) Institute at Sheffield Hallam University, leading the Political Violence theme. He previously worked at the University of Derby, focusing on education and social development. His academic background includes a BA in Law/Sociology and MA in Politics from University College London (UCL), followed by a PhD on Afghanistan's political economy of state-building, emphasizing education.
Education:
- BA in Law/Sociology, University College London (UCL)
- MA in Politics, University College London (UCL)
- PhD in Political Economy of State-Building (Post-2001 Afghanistan), UCL-Institute of Education
Research Focus: Arif's work centers on international security, terrorism, and political violence, particularly in Afghanistan. He examines the intersections between education, conflict, and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies. His studies also address securitization, deradicalisation, and the role of higher education in fostering stability.
Grants & Advising: Co-supervises a comparative PhD project on theories/practices in Australia and the UK. He founded the Kabul-based think-tank, Centre for Peace & Development Studies, and has advised the Afghan Government and international agencies like the World Bank, UNDP, and DFID.
Labs/Initiatives: Directs the Political Violence theme at CENTRIC, contributing to multidisciplinary research on terrorism and resilience strategies.
