Pakistan, created during the 1947 partition, comprised two geographical areas, separated by over a thousand miles. The fault lines between the two regions resulted in the birth of Bangladesh.
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Professor of Strategic Studies, Marine Corps University; Scholar-in-Residence, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Professor, Politics, Governance and Economics, American University School of International Service
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Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, American University School of International Service
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Adjunct Instructor, American University School of International Service
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Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Associate professor, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor and Department Chair, Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
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Provost Associate Professor, American University School of International Service
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Assistant Professor of International Service, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor of International Service, American University School of International Service
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Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Senior Professorial Lecturer of Global Governance, Politics and Security, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, American University School of International Service
