Dr Maha Hosain Aziz

Professor in the MA International Relations Program at NYU's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

India

Overview

Dr. Maha Hosain Aziz is widely recognized for her profound global risk and prediction expertise.

As a professor in the MA International Relations Program at NYUs Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, her insights have shaped the minds of future leaders in international relations.

Her academic influence extends beyond NYU, with her role as a visiting fellow at the LSE’s Institute of Global Affairs, where her contributions to global risk discourse are highly valued.

Dr. Azizs book, Future World Order, has been lauded as a "must-read" by global thinkers such as Dr. Ian Bremmer and Kishore Mahbubani.

Her work has positioned her as a "global thinker to watch" (Dr. Nouriel Roubini) and an "engaged scholar-activist" (Dr. Parag Khanna), reflecting her unique blend of academic rigour and activism.

It is noted that Dr. Aziz has dedicated 15% of her book profits to a memorial fund in honour of her brother, supporting Jordan’s Syrian refugee youth through the charity Peace & Sport.

This commitment underscores her empathy and dedication to global humanitarian causes.

Dr. Aziz is also celebrated for her creative endeavours, drawing the award-winning political comic book, The Global Kid (2016).

Currently, she is adapting this work for an adult audience, further expanding its impact.

Her influence extends into the media, where she has contributed as a columnist for Businessweek and a blogger for HuffPost.

Today, she continues to share her expertise through platforms like Medium and Thrive Global.

Occasionally, she consults on risk with governments via crowdsourced consultancy Wikistrat and other networks, reinforcing her status as a sought-after expert.

Dr. Maha Hosains career reflects a deep commitment to education, creativity, and social impact.

Her work continues to inspire, educate, and empower individuals across the globe, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of global risk and beyond.

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