Samina Yasmeen
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Samina Yasmeen is Director of Centre for Muslim States and Societies and Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Western Australia.
Samina is a specialist in political, and strategic developments in South Asia (particularly Pakistan), the role of Islam in world politics, and citizenship among immigrant women. Her research on social inclusion and exclusion dynamics focus primarily on Muslim women and Citizenship in Australia.
As a specialist on politico-strategic developments in South Asia, Samina has focused on the role of Islamisation in Pakistan’s domestic and foreign policy. Her current research focuses on the role of Islamic militant groups, their prescriptions for social and political structures for Muslim states, and the implications of these ideas for Pakistan’s stability and foreign policy. She has conducted research on groups including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish Mohammad.
Professor Yasmeen is a member of Australian Multicultural Advisory Council (AMAC), a member of the National Consultative Committee of International Security Issues works closely with the West Australian Government on issues affecting Muslims. She is a Vice-President of the Australian Institute for International Affairs (WA Branch) and a member of the Red Cross WA International Humanitarian Law Committee.