Curriculum Vitae DR HANI ALBASOOS
CURRICULUM VITAE DR HANI ALBASOOS Associate Professor of Political Science
Mailing address: Department of Economics & Political Science, Islamic University – Gaza, Palestine Email address: [email protected] Mobile Phone No.: 00970 (0) 599565907 Date of Birth: 27/08/1975
EDUCATION
2005 PhD in International Relations University of Bradford, United Kingdom 2003 Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods University of Bradford, United Kingdom 2000 Postgraduate Diploma in Police Studies High School for Police, Algeria 1998 Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) (Hons) Al-Azhar University, Palestine
LANGUAGES Arabic: Mother tongue English: Fluent
COUNTRIES VISITED Work & Professional Experience: Palestine, Algeria, United Kingdom, Belgium Short Visits Turkey, Lebanon Norway, Malta, Netherland, Denmark, KSA, Egypt
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Academic Experience: 2006 - Present ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF GAZA Palestine (Full-Time) Associate Professor Dec. 2013 – Present, ------Assistant Professor 2006 – Nov. 2013 The Islamic University is an independent academic institution located in Gaza. It is a home to the well-planned programmes, a way to the different community levels and a place for researchers and good teachers. IUG is a member of four associations: International Association of Universities, Community of Mediterranean Universities, Association of Arab Universities and Association of Islamic Universities. The Islamic University endeavours to advance learning, foster the expansion of knowledge through teaching and research and encourage community service. I have been lecturing Political Science and Legal Studies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, essentially in the following subjects: (1) Palestinian Political Studies based on political 1
Curriculum Vitae DR HANI ALBASOOS analysis of Palestinian modern history, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the current political situation in occupied Palestine; (2) International Political Relations – analytical and theoretical perspectives including IR theories; (3) Diplomatic Studies; (4) Political Sociology; (5) National Security; and (6) Legal Studies including the Palestinian legal system. From Sep. 2011 to Sep. 2013 I was appointed as Deputy Head of Department of “Economics and Political Science”. The main duties include assisting the head of department of managing the academic and administrative process of the department. In addition of taking the full responsibility of the department in the absence of its head. Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Gained communication skills, problem solving, first hand experience of Palestinian political and legal systems and other political systems in the region. Developed research and lecturing activities. Published articles in relevant journals and newspapers. Achieved the reputation of being one of the political and security analysts working with Arabic and English media outlets. Developed good relationships with different universities, human rights organisations, the local authorities, policy makers, and law enforcement, and introduced this to students. Gained skills of delivering speeches, and negotiation skills, by working on projects of mutual understanding between the university and other academic and governmental institutions and provides capacity-building support to legal, justice and security sectors.
July 2011- Present MANAGEMENT & POLITICS ACADEMY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Palestine (Part-Time) Assistant/Associate Professor Lecturing Political Science for postgraduate students, predominantly in the following subjects: (1) the Principles of Political Science, including political thoughts, political theory, political systems, political movements and; (2) International Relations, including the concept and theories of International Relations such as Realism and Idealism. In addition to supervision of MA dissertations through providing general guidance to MA students.
Sep. 2013 - Present PALESTINE UNIVERSITY Palestine (Part-Time) Assistant/Associate Professor Lecturing legal studies merely in English language to undergraduate students.
Research, Consultation, and Training Experience (Part-Time): 2008-Present HOUSE OF WISDOM, PALESTINE Palestine Senior Advisor & Trainer House of Wisdom represents Palestinian Institute for Conflict Resolution and Governance in Palestine: Serving as a Member of the Advisory Board, which consists of Professors, MPs, and Former Advisors to the Palestinian Prime Minister. This organisation is funded by European Organisations, which are concerned with the issue of Conflict Resolutions and Governance in Third World Countries. The central task of this organisation is to provide strategic advice services to the public and private institutions in Palestine and to the Palestinian Government.
2006- Present POLITICAL & SECURITY ANALYSIS Palestine Political & Security Analyst Working with the local & international media outlets delivering a high number of interviews (2500 interviews during the years 2006-2014). This includes radio & TV channels, and newspapers, principally to analyse the political and security situations in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict. In addition, participating in conferences and workshops with research centers regarding the Palestinian political and security issues. In addition I presented a series of political show at Al-Kitab TV (Satellite Channel), Palestine
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2006- Present CREATIVITY FOR CONSULTATION Palestine Trainer & Advisor Creativity is a Palestinian Training and Consultation Company specialised in strategic management, economics, governance, advocacy, human rights and security issues. It provides training and consultation to local businesses, NGOs and Palestinian public institutions.
2010- 2013 CENTRE FOR POLITICAL & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CPDS) Palestine Deputy Head of Board of Trustees The CPDS is a Palestinian NGO, specialised in research, training and consultation in political and development studies. It provides training and consultation to local businesses, NGOs and Palestinian public institutions.
Other Experience (Full-Time): 2006-2007 UNRWA Palestine (Full-Time) Security and Safety Officer Responsibilities included: providing overall effective supervision and management; carrying out, planning and organising functions to ensure that security is provided to UNRWA installations across the Gaza Strip; providing administrative operations support and intensive training to the guards system of about 1600 members of staff of different contracts; assisting the Field Administration Officer in the development and implementation of overall security and safety standards, guidance, and procedures; undertaking investigations and inquiries on behalf of the administration; establishing and maintaining relationships with the local police, fire brigades, hospitals, and other relevant local authorities; and acting as Field Administrative Services Officer in his absence. Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Gained direct and through understanding of the developing humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees, and political context surrounding the issue of security in the area. Gained skills of managing a high number (about 1600) of employees in the security domain. Directed senior security personnel to implement security policy on the ground through instructions, presentations and training. In this capacity, I promoted excellent relationships with local law enforcement officials, community groups, and other local authorities and thus achieved a high standard of security management for the overall security system and installations of the UNRWA across the Gaza Strip where communication, management and investigation skills and latest technology implemented. 2004-2006 BRADFORD ACTION FOR REFUGEES UK (Full-Time) Advice and Advocacy Officer Tasked with advocating the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. This was carried out by establishing channels of communication and coordination with local and national institutions including the Immigration Authorities and the Court Services in the UK; assisting in the provision of continuing day-to-day welfare, including the reduction of health inequalities of the refugee and asylum seeker communities in Bradford; developing training and educational opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers in Bradford in conjunction with local colleges and other institutions; assisting in the coordination of statutory, voluntary and other services offering advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers settling in Bradford; and assisting in the supervision of volunteers and trainees working for the project.
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Curriculum Vitae DR HANI ALBASOOS Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Using my communication, languages (Arabic/English) and other educational and background skills, I achieved emotional and subsistence support for many refugees and shared in developing an approach of integration for many refugees who came from troubled countries and arrived in the UK seeking refuge and asylum from persecutions, helping them to settle in Bradford city. This was achieved through providing high quality reception, advice and information, promoting the development of refugee communities, improving access to employment and mainstream services, and enhancing opportunities for refugees and asylum- seekers, and raising awareness, influence policy, and campaign for refugee rights. 2003-2004 HOSPITALLER ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF GOD UK (Full-Time) Community Support Worker Responsibilities included: assisting service users in the provision of initial support to people with learning difficulties; providing care and dispensing medication; maintaining medical records; liaising with social workers, medical centres, local organisations and relatives; and supporting persons with learning difficulties to develop techniques towards overcoming problems in their daily life. Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Developed communication skills and work efficiently and competently in a team to provide quality service to service-users. Shared with other staff members the promotion of independence and the development of each individual's personal skills and knowledge, assisting them to become a valued part of the community in which they live. 2002-2003 NATIONWIDE & PREMIER PROTECTION UK (Full-Time) Security Officer Providing security to non-governmental organisations and local businesses; and responding to emergencies concerning the secured premises in coordination with the local police. Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Effective management of security systems and risk assessment to minimise the risk by reducing business vulnerabilities, and make them focus on the smooth running of the business operation 1998-2001 THE PALESTINIAN POLICE Force Algeria & Palestine (Full-Time) Police Officer, Lieutenant As a Lieutenant, was dispatched to Algeria for further education and training in the Algerian Police. Appointed as a team leader for 15 Palestinian police officers reporting directly to Police Chief in the Palestinian Embassy in Algeria. Also provided leadership, management, administration, and disciplinary duties. In July 2000, was appointed to the Criminal Investigation Department in Gaza City. Responsibilities included: receiving and investigating complaints from the local community; preparing criminal files and sent them to the Attorney General; liaising between different local groups within the community in order to smoothly implement the law; providing administrative and management duties and supervising officers in lower ranks; and improving relations with the local community and locally based law enforcement personnel including lawyers, police officers and prosecutors. Responsibilities included providing and developing training to staff members and police officers in lower ranks. Project Outcomes, Skills Gained and Achievements: Developed communication, management and leadership skills, and increased the ability to coordinate and cooperate with various institutions and the local community in order to implement law and order and provided capacity-building support to legal, justice and security sectors. I participated in the process of building of police-community partnership through the 4
Curriculum Vitae DR HANI ALBASOOS establishment of community-policing mechanism. Encouraged community support and involvement in crime prevention programmes, and created community awareness about the role of the police in the society. One of the achievements of the Palestinian police force was supporting civilian disarmament by providing a mechanism of reintegration for former members of different political and military factions, and trained them to the standard of police officers in order to be able to participate in the process of providing capacity building to the security and legal sectors and deal with civilian population. This included police, management and legal training to support the establishment of a management structure to ensure control over the police forces by senior officers. In addition, I assisted in establishing and providing capacity-building to the justice system in coordination with the office of the Attorney General, judges, and court personnel in order to ensure accountability of the police force
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
From Membership Institution Country
Sep. 2014 Member International Jurists Union (headquarters in Turkey Istanbul)
Nov. 2013 Member Palestinian Committee to Break the Siege of Palestine Gaza
Feb. 2013 Member Staff Union, Islamic University- Gaza Palestine
Oct. 2012 Associate Member Centre for Palestine Studies, SOAS, United University of London Kingdom
June 2011 Member of Board of Palestinian Independent Committee to Palestine Directors Prosecute Israeli War Criminals
March 2011 Associate Reviewer Journal of Conflictology, Open University Spain of Catalonia
Jan. 2011 Accredited Lawyer Palestinian Bar Association Palestine
Oct. 2009 Member of Board of Palestinian Institute for the Conflict Palestine Trustees Resolution & Governance (House of Wisdom)
Sept. 2009 Member Foreign Relations Committee, Department Palestine of Economics & Politics, Islamic University- Gaza
Aug. 2008 Member of Editorial Journal of Humanitarian Science, Islamic Palestine Board University- Gaza
March 2008 Member Quality Unit, Department of Economics & Palestine Politics, Islamic University- Gaza
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PUBLICATIONS Refereed Papers: Hani Albasoos (Nov. 2014). The Future of the Palestinian Authority. Journal of Conflictology, Volume 5, Issue 2 (2014) ISSN 2013-8857.
Hani Albasoos (Nov. 2013). Sovereignty over Jerusalem. Journal of Conflictology, Volume 4, Issue 2 (2013) ISSN 2013-8857.
Hani Albasoos (August 2013). The International Policy towards Jerusalem: in Jerusalem. First Edition. Edited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Palestine. Pages: 291 – 358. (In Arabic)
Hani Albasoos (June. 2012). Modern Concept of Security: Human Security. Journal of Human Science, Vol. 14, No. 1. Al-Azhar University, Gaza, Palestine.
Hani Albasoos (May. 2012). The Warning of Dissolving the Palestinian Authority, IUG Journal of Economics & Business, the Islamic University – Gaza. Palestine. (In Arabic)
Hani Albasoos (Jan. 2012). International Humanitarian Law and the Siege of Gaza. IUG Journal of Economics and Business, Vol. 20, No. 1, the Islamic University – Gaza. Palestine.
Hani Albasoos (June. 2011). The Rule of Hamas in Gaza: Reconstruction of Judicial Sector. Vol. 19, No. 2, IUG Journal of Economics and Business, the Islamic University – Gaza. Palestine.
Hani Albasoos (May 2011). Political Change in the Middle East: First Consolidated Reflections and Challenges Ahead. Journal of Conflictology, Volume 2, Issue 1 (2011) ISSN 2013-8857.
Hani Albasoos (2005), Palestinian Security: Pressing Call for Security Sector Reform. The International Development Research Centre, Ottawa.
Under Publications: The Political Transformation in the Middle East: Causes and Consequences
Anatomy of the Arab Uprisings: Grievances and Hopes
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Curriculum Vitae DR HANI ALBASOOS Other Publications: Hani Albasoos (2014), Israel as a Jewish State, Hemaya Centre for Human Rights. Palestine, 17 April 2014, http://www.hchr.ps/
Hani Albasoos (2010), Case Study I: The Judicial Sector: The Public Services under Hamas Gaza: Islamic Revolution or Crisis Management? Are Hovdenak (ed.), Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), 03 2010, Pp. 29-44, www.prio.no
Hani Albasoos (2009). Hamas Political Ideology: Towards National Strategy. House of Wisdom, the Palestinian Institute for the Study of Conflict Resolution and Governance.
Hani Albasoos (2008), Security Perspective of Managing Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Submitted for a workshop at the IUG University, Gaza, Palestine
Hani Albasoos (2006), Security Dimensions of the Implementation of the Al-Uja Crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The Congregation for Palestinian Right Centre. Gaza, Palestine
Hani Albasoos (2006), Book Review: A Framework for a Palestinian National Security Doctrine. By Hussein Agha and Ahmed S. Khalidi. International Affairs 82: 4, 2006. The Royal Institute of International Affairs 2006
COURSES, DESERTATIONS & INTERESTS Courses Taught: Supervision of M. A. Dissertations Areas of Interests
Introduction to Political The United States Foreign Policy Political Science Science towards Palestine. International Relations The European Union Policy Introduction to Legal Systems Security Studies towards Developing Palestinian International Relations Strategic Studies Human Rights Organisations Diplomacy Iranian Foreign Policy towards Human Rights Political Sociology Palestinian National Movements: Palestinian Politics National Security (Case Study: Hamas) Israeli Politics Palestinian Political System Palestinian Media Discourse Arab-Israeli Conflict during the Israeli War on Gaza Palestinian Political Studies Middle East Politics (2012) in Accordance with the Israeli Political System International Humanitarian Law The Arab-Israeli Conflict National Security
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CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS Conferences Participation:
30- 31 March 2013: I was the Head of the Media Committee for an international conference titled “Palestinian National Security”. The conference was organised by the Postgraduate Academy for Management & Politics in Gaza, Palestine.
17-18 Dec. 2012: I participated in an international conference in Beirut titled “Security Sector Reform and Transformation in Arab Transition: Towards a New Community of Practice”. The conference was organised by the ESCWA & Carnegie Centre for the Middle East.
20-21 Oct. 2012: I moderated a session where Prof. Noam Chomsky talked to the audience, in an international conference, about discourse analysis. The conference titled “Applied Linguistics and Literature” held at the Islamic University of Gaza.
24-25 April 2012: I was of the Head of the Media Committee for an international conference titled “Youth & Development in Palestine: Problems & Solutions”. The Conference was organised by the Islamic University-Gaza.
23 Oct. 2010: I was a member of the scientific committee, in an international conference titled “Palestinian Political Prisoners”, organised by Creativity for Consultation and the Palestinian Government in Gaza, Palestine.
23-24 May 2010: I was the Head of Media Committee at an international conference titled “Development Vision and the Impact of the Siege and War on the Gaza Strip”. The conference was organised by the Islamic University-Gaza, Palestine
26 August 2008: I was the Chairperson for conference that was organised by “Trapped Postgraduate Students Committee in Gaza” and Let Palestinians Study – UK. It was held at Al-Quds International Hotel in Gaza, Palestine.
July 2008: I was a member in the Preparation Committee in an international conference titled “Prospective for Peace: Opportunities and Obstacles”. The conference was organised by the House of Wisdom from Gaza and Forward Thinking from London.
May 2008: I was a member in the Scientific Committee in an international conference titled “Palestinian Refugees, their Rights and the Anonymous Future”. The conference was organised by the Islamic University of Gaza and Palestinian Return Centre from London.
06 April 2008: I was a member of the Preparation Committee in a conference titled “Palestinian Political Detainees between the Occupation Policy and the National and Humanitarian Responsibility”. The conference was organised by the Islamic University-Gaza.
09 Sep. 2007: I participated in a conference was organised by the Congregation for Palestinian Right Centre, Palestine. I presented a paper titled “the Security Dimensions of the Operation of the Al-Uja Crossing between Gaza and Egypt”.
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Workshops Participation: 17 April 2014: I presented a paper titled “Israel as a Jewish State”. The workshop was organised by Hemaya Centre for Human Rights, Gaza.
02 December 2013: I participated in a workshop concerning the Palestinian political situation with a number of Palestinian elites, including Prime Minister Ismail Haniya. The workshop was organised by the Palestinian Prime Minister Office.
19 June 2011: I presented a paper titled “Palestinian National Security.” The workshop was organised by the Centre for Political and Development Studies, Palestine.
31 May 2011: I presented a paper titled “Future Perspective on reforming the Palestinian Security Services.” The workshop was organised by Al-Risala Newspaper, Palestine.
10 May 2011: I presented a paper titled “International Reaction to the Palestinian Reconciliation and Unity Agreement.” The workshop was organised by Palestine Institute for Strategic Studies, Palestine.
19 July 2010: I presented a paper titled “Evaluation of Hamas Movement in the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC)”. The workshop was organised by the Islamic University and the PLC, Palestine.
09 July 2008: I participated in a workshop concerning the Palestinian political situation. The workshop was organised by the House of Wisdom in Gaza in association with Carter Centre for peace in the USA.
29 April 2008: I presented a paper titled “How to Manage Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt”. The workshop was organised by the Islamic University of Gaza and Creativity Centre for Strategic Studies, Palestine.
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INTERVIEWS WITH THE MEDIA From August 2006 to present time, I have been regularly interviewed by the following TV Channels, Radios, Newspapers, News Agencies, Websites and Magazines:
Televisions Al-Aqsa, Al-Quds, Palestine-Today, Palestine, Mix-Maan, Hona Al-Quds, Al-Falastinia, Al- Kitab, Al-Manar, Al-Masar, Al-Alam, Al-Forat, Al-Ghadeer, Al-Etejah, Al-Kawthar, Al- Jadeed, Syria, Al-Huda, KSA2, TRT, ZDF, Sahar, PRESS, Russia-Today, France 24, BBC World, Sky News, Poland, ARTE, Dubai, Al-Majd, Al-Ahed, Real News, Hispan, Libya Al- Ahrar, Libya Al-Hora, Al-Hadath, Sky News Arabic, Kuwait, Al-Arabia, Al-Zaytona, Channel NewsAsia, Al-Maseera, Al-Yarmook, Belady, Al-Kot, Al-Shorok, Al-Jazeera Documentary, Al-Thabat, Al-Arabi, Al-Balad, Al-Nahar, KTV2, Al-Ekhbaria, KSA, Al- Ekhbaria, Al-Belad, Iran, Aljazeera, MTV, Lebanon, Al-Iraqia, ANB, Rabia, I24, BBC World Service, Al-Ghad Al-Arabi, Al-Eshraq, Algeria, Zayer, Al-Hiwar, Orient, Al-Nahar, Iraq, Al-Qana, Al-Khabar, Iran, Al-lolwa, Dorar Al-Sham.
Radios Al-Aqsa, Al-Quds, RAM-FM, Al-Quran, Al-Sha’eb, Alwan, Palestine Youth, Al-Risala, Ajyal, Al-Nour Lebanon, Al-Faje Lebanon, Al-Iman, Al-Arab Voice Egypt, Mediterranean International, Radio 786 South Africa, Sawa, Al-Rai, Al-Mahaba, Education Voice, Prisoners’ Voice, Nesaa FM, Al-Mada Voice, Al-Rai Al-Aam Radio (Iraq), BBC World Service, Al-Sharq, Russia, Ajyal, Al-Haya (Jordan)
Newspapers Al-Risala, Palestine, Al-Ayyam, Al-Sabeel, Ar-Ra’ai, Islamic University, The National (Abu Dhabi), Daily News Egypt, Financial Times, The Economist, Daily Mirror, Al- Estiqlal, Al-Nashra, Al-Dameer (Tunis), Al-Watan (Qatar), Okaz, Al-Quds, Al-Shoroq KSA, Al-Shabab, Al-Shoroq Al-Qatari, SASA Post, As-Safir Newspaper, Lastampa (the Press) Newspaper (Italy), Al-Akhbar (Lebanon), El Pais Newspaper (Spain), Al-Sharq (Qatar), Le Monde, Al-Eqtisadia, Al-Hadath, Al-Arabi Al-Jadid.
News Agencies Reuters, Associated Press, Anadol, Safa, IRIN, Shehab, Hala, Ar-Ra’ai, Al-Watania, Moscow, Asia News Agency, German News Agency, United Press International (UPI), Jordan Broadcast Corporation (JBC), Sawa News Agency, 24 Media Production Co.
Websites Maan, Middle East Monitor, Raya Media Network, Al- Monitor website, Islam-Online, Ikhwan Online, Der Spiegel – Spiegel Online, Arab News, Al-Majd, Saffad, Al-Hadaf, Ar- Ra’ai, Aljazeera Net, Islam-Today Net, Quds Net, Quds Online, The Real News Network, Palestinian Media Centre, Government Media Office – Gaza, Al-Thawra. Media Office of Ministry of Interior Gaza, Palestinian Network for Media & Journalism, Alamaat Online, Al-Arabia Egypt, Shams, The-Media-Line, Arabi 21, Women for Palestine, Moheet, Quds Al-Ekhbarya, Khaleej Online
Magazines Energy Intelligence, Dubai, UAE Family, Filisteen Al-Muslima, Al-Ahram Egypt, Tashbeen Al-Siyasiya, Al-Mujtama Al-Kuwaiti, Time Magazine.
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