معرفی
Mahtab Shafiei is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware (UD), joining in 2024. She holds a PhD from the University of New Mexico (2024). Her research focuses on the intersection of peace and conflict with human rights and international law, with expertise in International Relations, Peacekeeping, Conflict Resolution, International Law, Terrorism, and the Politics of the Environment. She teaches courses related to these areas and has published extensively on UN peacekeeping missions and post-conflict dynamics.
Her academic work emphasizes the role of international organizations in conflict zones, particularly the United Nations' impact in Africa and South Asia. Recent publications analyze UNAMA's role in Afghanistan, counter-terrorism strategies in the Lake Chad Basin, and the efficacy of peacekeeping radio broadcasts in reducing conflict intensity. Dr. Shafiei collaborates with institutions like the African Security Review and Conflict Management and Peace Science journals.
No awards or grants are explicitly listed in this profile, though her research indicates active engagement in policy-relevant academic projects. Her office is located in Smith Hall 459, and her CV is publicly accessible via the university portal.
