Ibraheem Rasras

Ibraheem M. Rasras-| (- |Fawwar Camp, Palestine Objective Ph.D. candidate in Political Science and International Relations at Near East University, Cyprus, specializing in decolonization, political economy, and social psychology. Seeking a postdoctoral position to advance research on epistemic justice, human rights, and democratic governance in different global contexts. Education Ph.D., Political Science and International Relations September 2022 – Present Near East University, Cyprus Dissertation: African, Decolonial, and Marxist Critiques of the Liberal Values of Human Rights: Zimbabwe as a Case Study Advisor: Sait Aksit Funding: Partially Funded M.A., Mediterranean Cooperation and Security LUISS Guido Carli University, Italy Study Trips: Morocco, Spain, UAE Scholarship: Fully Funded 2024 – 2025 M.A., Human Rights 2020 – 2022 Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar Thesis: The Failure of the Human Rights System in the Arab Statehood Project: Iraq as a Case Study Advisor: Tomas Dumbrovsky Scholarship: Fully Funded B.A., Human Rights and International Law Al-Quds University, Palestine Rating: Very Good Minor: Urban Studies Scholarship: Fully Funded Tuition Fees 2015 – 2019 Publications Books • Rasras, I. (2025). A Manifesto on Palestine: Rethinking Liberation from Below. Daraja Press in Canada. • Rasras, I. (Forthcoming, 2025). Toxic Minds in Shattered Worlds: Reimagining the Critique of the Academy. Daraja Press, Canada (anticipated November 2025). Book Chapters • Rasras, I. (2025). “Historical Injustice: An Interplay Between Capitalism and Colonialism” has been accepted for publication by the Journal of Decolonizing Disciplines, scheduled for December 2025. 1 Journal Articles/Essays/Blogs • Rasras, I. (2025). “China-US: Ever-Rising Tensions: Required Effective Soft Powers (Partnership and Diplomacy).” Organization for World Peace Platform. • The Epistemic Trauma: Colonial Violence and Narrative Power in the Israeli Settler Project was submitted to Radical Philosophy Review. • Rasras, I. (2025). “Cold Clash Between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo: Possible Global Ramifications.” Organization for World Peace Platform. • Rasras, I. (2025). “Overlooked Means of Pressure in Sudan: Weapons of the Weak.” Organization for World Peace Platform. • Rasras, I. (2024). “Reconstructing Statehood Amidst Sub-State Violence: An Analysis of Political Misorientation and Lack of Collective Consciousness in Post-Gaddafi Libya -).” A l g e r i a n S c i e n t i f i c J o u r n a l P l a t f o r m (peer-reviewed). • Rasras, I. (2025). “Death and Destruction for Profit: Business Interests in Gaza and Else- where.” Organization for World Peace Platform. • Rasras, I. (2025). “Rethinking Football’s Role in Global Challenges: Cultural Hegemony and Social Movements.” Organization for World Peace Platform. • “The Risk to Human Solidarity and Spontaneity: The Manufacture of Empathy in Today’s World” is a research project was submitted in August 2025 to Interventions Journal. • Chapter III of MA thesis was published in November 2023 by the OSUN Global Commons Group and the Post-Society Publishing Group at the American University of Bulgaria. • Rasras, I. (2023). “A Public Perception of What Can Be Named a Totalitarianism of Information” (in Arabic), was published by the OSUN Group. Research Experience Don Lavoie Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University July 2024 – December 2024 • Participating at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University to study key ideas in different schools of political economy and contemporary research in this tradition. Research Associate August-October 2024 Conducting research in the field of political economy: “the (Attempted) Application of Marxian Theory of Surplus Value to Neoliberal Economics.” Conference Presentations • “The Arab Renaissance: Epistemological Deficits and the Call for Decolonial Knowledge,” Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, May 2025. (fully funded). • “Reconstructing Statehood Amidst Sub-State Violence: An Analysis of Political Misorientation in Post-Gaddafi Libya -),” Edward Said Forum, Tel Aviv University, August 2024. • Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal, Palestinian PhD Students Conference, Mada Al-Carmel Center, Haifa, July 2024. • “In Establishing the Right to Criticize Human Rights,” Abiroun Circle Seminar, July 2024. 2 Professional Training – Policy Research Methodology, LUISS Guido Carli University, Italy 2024 – Developed skills in writing professional policy research briefs. 2025 – Education for Learning, Near East University, Cyprus January 2023 Learned teaching methods, including course design and seminar structuring. – Research Methods and Ethics, Near East University, Cyprus September – December 2022 Designed research proposals and conducted group-based research projects. – Research Methodologies in Human Rights, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies September 2021 – January 2022 Focused on qualitative and quantitative approaches to human rights research. – Odysseus Summer School, Studied EU migration and asylum regulations (Fully Funded). June – July 2025 – The Social Shaping of World Order, Central European University September 2023 – January 2024 Hybrid course with Mary Kaldor on sociology, political science, and political economy. – C2C Fellows Sustainability Leaders Workshop, Bard Center for Environmental Policy December 2022 Focused on sustainability leadership and environmental policy. – Seminars with Žižek and Balibar, Birkbeck, University of London June – July 2023 Participated in intellectual discussions on philosophy and political theory (Fully Funded). – Bonavero Institute of Human Rights and UNESCO Certificate, June 2021 Studied freedom of expression, including digital policy perspectives. Honors and Awards – Independent Commission for Human Rights, Palestine July – August 2019 Conducted research on human rights violations, including prison visits and reports on corruption and torture. – The Popular Committee for the Services of Fawwar Camp, Palestine July 2019 Translated materials and participated in field activities to explain the urban design of the refugee camp. – Community Knowledge and Research Library, Palestine August 2019 Organized cultural seminars on intellectual themes related to the Palestinian cause, including normalization. – Education Affairs Charity Association, Palestine Engaged in social activities, distributing gifts to outstanding students. December 2019 Professional Affiliations and Activism – Junior Correspondent, Organization for World Peace Authored articles on global conflicts and human rights. 3 January – May 2025 – Administrative Assistant, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies October 2021 – May 2022 Organized TEDx conferences, cultural museum visits, and student council elections. – Committee for the Defense of Hebron April 2019 – April 2021 Translated materials, guided tours around the Ibrahimi Mosque and Hebron’s historical sites, and published on local life to support residents. – Orienting Committee, Palestinian Democratic Rally March – November 2019 Monitored local elections and supported university student councils. – Administrative Assistant, World of Engineering Systems May 2021 – October 2021 Supported sales, logistics, and product promotion. Languages – Arabic: Native – English: Advanced (C1) – Italian: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Hebrew: Basic (A2) – Dutch: Basic (A1) Research Skills – Methods: Critical Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Deconstructive Analysis, Content Analysis, Comparative Method – Applications: SPSS, Structured and Semi-Structured Interviews, Focus Groups, SemiStructured Observations, Surveys – Tools: Microsoft Office, Obsidian, Research Rabbit, Canva, Vocaroo, Kahoot, Edpuzzle Additional Skills – Writing, researching, and publishing (including peer-reviewed articles) – Teamwork, communication, leadership, and critical analysis 4