معرفی
Linda S. Bishai is a **Professorial Lecturer (Part-time Faculty)** at George Washington University, where she teaches courses such as *International Law and the Use of Force*. She concurrently works at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), focusing on international security issues including African regional stability, security cooperation, and counter-terrorism strategies. Her career spans over 20 years in international law, peacebuilding, and security sector reform, with experience at the American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP).
Education:
- B.A. in History and Literature, Harvard University
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
- LL.M. in International Law, University of Stockholm
- Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics
Research & Expertise: Bishai specializes in the intersection of law, security, and governance, particularly in conflict zones. Her work emphasizes preventing violent extremism, human rights advocacy, and institutional reforms in Africa. Recent research explores the blurring lines between law enforcement and defense in counter-terrorism contexts.
Key Contributions: She has designed training programs on human rights and peacebuilding in Iraq, Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and Kosovo. As Director of North Africa Programs at USIP, she facilitated high-level dialogues on security sector responses to extremism in the Sahel and Maghreb regions. At the ABA, she managed teams of legal researchers and M&E professionals.
Grants & Collaborations: Her work integrates academic analysis with practical policy recommendations, often supported by institutional partnerships in Africa and Europe. No specific grants are listed in the provided texts.
