Evan Heitkamp Boucher
Template:TOCnestleft Evan Heitkamp Boucher, Grand Forks, North Dakota, was, in April 2018 Co-Editor, International Affairs for Democratic Left.[1]
He is a writer, researcher, and Arabic translator. He lectures in the political science department at the University of North Dakota where he focuses on political economy, the sociology and phenomenology of terrorism, Middle East politics, revolutionary movements, and the politics of authoritarianism. [2]
He is the son of Thomasine Heitkamp and Al Boucher, and the nephew of Senator Heidi Heitkamp.
He is workplace proficient in two dialects of Arabic and has lived long-term in the Levant on a number of occasions.[3]
Education
- The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Masters Field Of International Economics and Middle East Studies, 2012 – 2015.
- Bowdoin College Bachelor of Arts (BA) Philosophy and Religion, 2007 – 2011[4]
Boren Fellow
May 2013 – Jun 2014 Amman, Jordan.
- Received funding for long-term research on Syrian and Iraqi refugees in the Kingdom of Jordan
- Reading regional sources in Arabic for analysis of ongoing conflict in Syria
- Analyzing political and socioeconomic developments in Jordan, in the context of refugee influxes
- Engaging in full-time language study to round out Arabic proficiency
- Conducting interviews on effects of refugees on Jordanian government and infrastructure[5]
Consultant
Strategy Consultant, Visiting Assistant Professor at University of North Dakota.
- I have worked in a variety of environments and positions, including political campaigns, public relations endeavors, and investment/financial advisory projects. Currently, I am working with the University of North Dakota to design, implement, and fund new educational and research programs through a mixture of public relations, economic assessments, and strategy management. I also lecture in the political science department on international issues.
- I consult for policymakers, media outlets, and political risk firms on security issues in the Middle East and North Africa, most poignantly involving counterterrorism, arms trafficking, terrorism finance, security policy, and intra-regional conflict.
- Feel free to contact me, if you need a consult for expert commentary on political risk issues related to the Middle East.
- I am also available for Arabic translation projects within various issue areas, including terrorism, political unrest, and grassroots social media campaigns. I am able to provide reference materials and cost estimates prior to hire.[6]
References
- ↑ DL EDITORIAL: ON PIECE REMOVAL & CENSORSHIP Posted by Christine Lombardi on 04.13.18
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ DL EDITORIAL: ON PIECE REMOVAL & CENSORSHIP Posted by Christine Lombardi on 04.13.18
- ↑ Evan Heitkamp Boucher LinkedIn page, accessed JApril 15 2018
- ↑ Evan Heitkamp Boucher LinkedIn page, accessed JApril 15 2018