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Hassan Kabalan

Beirut

Summary

Dynamic International Relations Expert interested in the study of Middle Eastern Politics, nationalism, identity and conflict. Experience of archival and qualitative research of designing and conducting interview-based research. Over 10 years of diverse experience in political analysis and educational roles. Proven track record in delivering high-quality, data-led reports that inform policy decisions and strategic direction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PHD in War Studies (IR)

King's College London,
09.2019 - 08.2024

Thesis title: A Two-Level Approach to the Study of Sectarian Conflicts: The Case of the Lebanese Shi’ites

Supervisor: Dr Reinoud Leenders

Research Methods: A combination of literature review, archival work, and interviews with people closely connected to aspects of Lebanese politics.

Research Analyst

London Politica
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supports the production of consistent, sophisticated, high-quality analysis that addresses key commercially relevant political, regulatory, security and economic issues in the Middle East
  • Ensures that content remains deeply client focused, is data-led, and sector specific where relevant
  • Provides innovative ideas, scenarios and solutions to support improvements in internal processes

Research Assistant

King's College London
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Reviewing published research and review of the relevant literature
  • Verifying the accuracy and validity of data and correcting errors when needed
  • Developing graphs, tables, and reports to communicate experiment results to Dr Susan Martin

Graduate Teaching Assistant

King's College London
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Delivery of agreed package of teaching activities to a high standard
  • These activities include seminars, classes, tutorials, grading, other small group work to develop student skills
  • Participation in appropriate training – including mandatory courses/sessions (e.g
  • Courses, induction sessions)
  • Provision of timely and useful formative and summative feedback to students, holding weekly office hours or similar to provide students with opportunities for face-to-face meetings and providing feedback and guidance via e-mail where needed
  • Liaison with senior colleagues regarding contributions to module development (course material, content development), planning of teaching and monitoring student progress

Senior Editor

Strife Blog and Journal
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: The academic blog and journal of the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London
  • Manage and lead a team of editors, providing guidance and feedback on their work
  • Develop and enforce editorial guidelines and standards to ensure consistency and quality across all content
  • Collaborate with writers to develop and refine content ideas, ensuring that they align with the Journal's objectives
  • The academic blog and journal of the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London

Administrative Assistant

The Lebanese Parliament
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Develop and execute plans for the administrative department
  • Support the accomplishment of the parliament’s vision
  • Engagement with Parliamentary committees
  • Conduct research and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy of information presented in the content

Instructor/course coordinator

Lebanese International University
09.2012 - 06.2017
  • Courses: Introduction to Marketing (2012); Arabic Israeli Conflict; World Current Affairs
  • Developing curricula and delivering course material
  • Participating in committee, departmental, and faculty meetings
  • Delivering lectures and presentations
  • Analyzing teaching methods and suggesting improvement measures
  • Assigning different assignment/project topics to students
  • Supervising and assessing students work

Junior Advisor to the Lebanese Minister of Health Dr. Mohamad Khalifeh (Unpaid)

Lebanese MOH
08.2008 - 01.2011
  • Supports the coordination, planning and implementation of the planned activities of the MOH policies
  • Supports advisory of local, national and regional partners (e.g
  • States, civil society) on health policy issues
  • Provides contextual, technical and administrative support to the Minister of Health
  • Assists in planning and preparation of program measures and activities

Education

Master - Geopolitics, Security and Territory

King's College London
12.2018

MA - International Affairs

Lebanese American University
09.2012

MBA -

Lebanese American University
06.2010

BA - Business Management

Lebanese American University
08.2008

Skills

  • Archival research
  • Qualitative research
  • Data analysis
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum development
  • Editing
  • Collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Research
  • Writing
  • Analytical Skills
  • Geopolitical Understanding
  • Communication Skills
  • Methodology Development
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable

Languages

Arabic
French
English

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/01/86

Timeline

Research Analyst

London Politica
10.2022 - 10.2023

Research Assistant

King's College London
05.2022 - 07.2022

Senior Editor

Strife Blog and Journal
10.2020 - 10.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

King's College London
09.2020 - 06.2022

PHD in War Studies (IR)

King's College London,
09.2019 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

The Lebanese Parliament
02.2016 - 08.2017

Instructor/course coordinator

Lebanese International University
09.2012 - 06.2017

Junior Advisor to the Lebanese Minister of Health Dr. Mohamad Khalifeh (Unpaid)

Lebanese MOH
08.2008 - 01.2011

MA - International Affairs

Lebanese American University

MBA -

Lebanese American University

BA - Business Management

Lebanese American University

Master - Geopolitics, Security and Territory

King's College London
Hassan Kabalan