16.12.2024 Abdullah Ammar Research Fellow in the AFPRO Project

We are pleased to welcome Abdullah Ammar as a Research Fellow in the AFPRO Project at the Center for Conflict Studies

Abdullah recently joined the Center for Conflict Studies (Zentrum für Konfliktforschung, ZfK) at Philipps-University of Marburg as a Research Fellow. With a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Balkh University, Afghanistan, and a master’s degree in Development Policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea, he brings a multidisciplinary academic foundation to his current research. Additionally, he is also completing his thesis for the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations, titled ‘Transnationalism and Development: Challenges and Opportunities for Afghan Diaspora Organizations in Promoting Development in Afghanistan’.

Building on his diverse background, Abdullah’s current research at the ZfK focuses on state-controlled protests and the role of civil society in post-conflict transitions. As a member of Dr. Sydiq’s team in the AFPRO project, he investigates these dynamics in depth. Specifically, his research addresses pivotal questions: How did protest movements operate in areas previously under government control? Who were their primary targets, and how effective were they in achieving their objectives? Furthermore, he examines how protest movements adapted their strategies and actions in response to rebel takeovers.

Beyond his focus on protest movements, Abdullah’s broader research interests encompass migration, transnationalism, climate change, and sustainable development. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with an increasing emphasis on policy analysis and applied research. His work is driven by a dedication to understanding the complex transformations that emerge from conflicts, aiming to inform policy interventions that foster sustainable and inclusive development.

More details about the  AFPRO project at the Center for Conflict Studies.

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