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Welcome Ikrem Wafa

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First Name: Ikrem Wafa
Last Name: Meradi
Phone: (017) 274-6369

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Academic Affiliation: Doctor
Research Interests: My current dissertation research at Uludag University focuses on Algerian adaptation to sovereignty fragmentation in the post-2011 Maghreb, analyzing the tension between Algeria’s established security doctrine and the practical necessity of responding to threats from contested spaces like Libya. I employ comparative case analysis, process tracing, discourse analysis of official documents, and semi-structured interviews with officials and experts. Effective execution of this research requires navigating challenging issues of positionality, data interpretation, and ethical engagement. Alongside my academic and professional trajectory, my recent work with an international research team—supported by the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University and the American University of Beirut—has deepened my perspective on navigating varied scholarly contexts and the value of cross-institutional collaboration.
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Status: Application Received
Submited On: April 24, 2025
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For more information, contact

Mimi Kirk (she, her, hers)
Program Manager, Global Academy
Middle East Studies Association
1957 E Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20052
520-333-2577, ext. 105
mimi@mesana.org

Welcome Ikrem Wafa

Applicant Information

First Name: Ikrem Wafa
Last Name: Meradi
Phone: (017) 274-6369

General Questions

Academic Affiliation: Doctor
Research Interests: My current dissertation research at Uludag University focuses on Algerian adaptation to sovereignty fragmentation in the post-2011 Maghreb, analyzing the tension between Algeria’s established security doctrine and the practical necessity of responding to threats from contested spaces like Libya. I employ comparative case analysis, process tracing, discourse analysis of official documents, and semi-structured interviews with officials and experts. Effective execution of this research requires navigating challenging issues of positionality, data interpretation, and ethical engagement. Alongside my academic and professional trajectory, my recent work with an international research team—supported by the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University and the American University of Beirut—has deepened my perspective on navigating varied scholarly contexts and the value of cross-institutional collaboration.
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Research Theme:
Academic Writing Samples:

Your Application Status

Status: Application Received
Submited On: 2025-04-24 02:38:55
Notes: 

For more information, contact

Mimi Kirk (she, her, hers)
Program Manager, Global Academy
Middle East Studies Association
3700 O Street NW, ICC 241
Washington, DC 20057
520-333-2577, ext. 105
mimi@mesana.org

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