Zaynab El Bernoussi

Zaynab El Bernoussi is Associate Professor of Political Science at the Africa Institute, Global Studies University, Sharjah, UAE. She is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS), Australian National University, where she is conducting research on the global political economy of halal during summer 2025.

Her research focuses on the intersection of state control and trade within the halal economy, challenging neoliberal economic convergence. She also examines ethical dimensions in international relations, particularly how halal is framed through civilizational narratives and met with resistance in the form of Islamophobia. These themes reflect her broader engagement with political economy, governance, and cultural politics in the Muslim world.

The available information does not include publication details, but her current research indicates strong thematic focus on global economic systems, religious ethics in commerce, and geopolitical implications of religiously regulated markets.

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Zaynab El Bernoussi advises students in political science and related fields, though specific names of advisees are not mentioned. There is no information available regarding research grants or funding projects. Her work appears to be theoretically grounded in critical political economy and postcolonial international relations.

She is affiliated with the Africa Institute at Global Studies University and currently collaborating with the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at ANU. No dedicated lab or research team is mentioned in the text.