​Qualifications:

• PhD in International Relations, University of Kent, UK, 2000.

• M.A. in International Affairs, Ohio University, Ohio, USA, 1984.

• B.A. in Political Science, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco, 1979.

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Work & lectureship experience:

• Owner/Manager of "Al-ATRASH for Consultancy & Academic Development" (ACAD), 10/2025 – present.

• Prof. (full time). Political Science Department, University of Tripoli, Libya (1987-1995 / 2000-2025).

• Chairman, Board of Directors, Libyan Experts Forum for Cooperation & Development – LEF (9/2017-9.

• Dean, Faculty of Economics & Political Science, University of Tripoli, Libya (9/2011-5/2012).

• Consultant, National Security Council, the Libyan Government (4/2009-12/7/2009).

• Lecturer, School of Strategic and International Studies , Academy of Graduate Studies (part time), Libya (2000-2009)

• Lecturer, Institute of Diplomatic Studies (part time, Libyan Foreign Ministry (2004-2009).

• Head, Peace and Security Program, School of Strategic and International and Studies, Academy of Graduate Studies, (2005-2009).

• Head, Regional Studies Dept., School of Strategic and International Studies, Academy of Graduate Studies, Libya (2006-7).

• Political Science Department, (part time), Nasser (now Almerghib) University, Libya (1991-1994).

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Membership & activities:

• Member, Establishing Committee of Transparency & Anti-corruption Board, National Transitional Council (NTC), Libya.

• Former Consultant, International Cooperation Committee, Ministry of Planning, the Libyan Government, Libya.

• Founding member, WANA (West Asia and North Africa) Forum.

• Member, Amnesty International. 

• Founding member, Libya Experts Forum for Development Cooperation.

• Founding member & Expert, 'Maghreb Group of Experts', Konard Adenauer Stiftung (KAS).

• Founding member & Expert, North Africa Migration Academic Network (NAMAN), International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). 

• Expert, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies,
  European University Institute (EUI).

• Expert, Libya Center for Strategic & Futuristic Studies; in cooperation with, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Germany.

• Expert, Libyan Organization of Policies & Strategies, Istanbul, Turkey.

• Expert, Near East South Asia (NESA), Center for Strategic Studies, Washington DC, USA.

• A Reader& External Examiner.

• Participated & presented papers at a great number of worldwide media programs and intellectual conferences.

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Recent Publications

• Libyan Diplomacy in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities 

• The Maghreb Status Quo: Obstacles and Ambitions 

• Illegal Immigration: The Libya-Italy Case

• Libya-Tunisia Relation: Realities and Prospects

• National Reconciliation and Transitional Justice: The Priority  Puzzle  

• Project of Libyan Societal Charter: The Security Base

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Research interest:

• Analysis and management of regional and international conflicts (with special interest in mediation and negotiation).

• Sub-regional, regional, and international organizations.

• International Diplomacy (formal and informal)

• Regional Security

• Democratization

• Migration

• Inter-Arab & inter-African relations; especially in the Maghreb region.