معرفی
Heba F. El-Shazli is Assistant Professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, teaching courses in International Relations, Middle East Politics, and Islam and Politics. She concurrently serves as Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University's Center for Democracy and Civil Society.
Education
- Ph.D. in Government and International Affairs, Virginia Tech
- M.A. in International Relations, Georgetown University
Research Focus
Her work centers on democratization, authoritarian regimes and transitions, civil society movements, Arabic language/culture, Islam's political dimensions, and Middle Eastern labor movements. With 28 years of field experience across six continents—including direct engagement with trade unions, political institutions, and NGOs in Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, and Eastern Europe—she examines power dynamics between social movements and authoritarian structures through interdisciplinary lenses.
Publication Analysis
Her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on labor's role in political transitions, particularly in North Africa. The 2010-2013 works demonstrate methodological triangulation between academic analysis (e.g., Egyptian peasant studies), policy-oriented reports (worker rights documentation), and transitional justice frameworks—highlighting how workplace organizing catalyzes broader democratic change under authoritarian conditions.
Scientific Recognition
No formal awards or prizes were specified, though her Council on Foreign Relations membership signifies peer recognition in international affairs.
Professional Engagement
- Advising: No current advisees listed
- Program Leadership: Managed $50M+ in international development programs across 20+ countries during Solidarity Center and NDI tenures
- Training Initiatives: Developed leadership curricula for 500+ union organizers in MENA region
Operational Frameworks
Her field methodology integrates labor education with political transition strategies, exemplified by Solidarity Center's MENA programs where she coordinated cross-border union networks to challenge authoritarian labor laws. Current work continues this praxis through classroom instruction and policy analysis at GMU's policy-focused institution.
