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Abu Salah Md. Yousuf
Research Director
Biography
Abu Salah Md. Yousuf is Senior Research Fellow at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). He has completed MSS in Political Science from the University of Dhaka and MA in South Asian Studies (SAS) from Pondicherry University, India. His areas of research interests are security and securitization, securitization of refugees and forced migration, geopolitics and regional security, emerging geopolitical competition in the Bay of Bengal, state and nation building in Myanmar. He has published journal article and book chapters in the country and abroad. Some of his published articles on Myanmar are “State, Nationality and Political Elites: The Politics of Nationalism in Myanmar”, “Securitization and Ethnic Violence: Military, Monks and Rohingya Minorities in Myanmar, “Myanmar’s Peace Process under Suu Kyi: Understanding the Fault Lines” and “Between ‘Stratocracy’ and ‘Moral Democracy’: An Appraisal of Myanmar’s Political Transition under Suu Kyi”.
Areas of Expertise
Security and Securitization: Audience Factor in Securitization, Securitization and Ethnic Violence, Securitization of Refugees, National Security and Human security, Comprehensive Security, Sustainable Security, Collective Security and Security Dilemma, International Relations Theories and Security (Structural Realism, Neo- Liberal Institutionalism and Constructivism). Terrorism: Counterterrorism Strategy, Lone Wolf Terrorism, Terrorist Narratives, Terrorist Groups of Bangladesh, Social Media and Radicalization, Deradicalization. Non-state Actors (NSAs): Policy Influencing Strategies Used by NSAs-National, Regional and International Level, NSAs in Global Negotiations (counter-terrorism and climate change). Regionalism: Approaches to Regional Cooperation, SAARC, BIMSTEC on Cyber Security Cooperation. Bangladesh: Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Making, Geopolitical Strategy and National Security of Bangladesh. Myanmar: The State, Power Elites, the Military, Ethnic Groups and Democratic Forces, Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs), The Rohingya Crisis, Geopolitics of Myanmar. China: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China’s Smart Power. India: Personality Factor in India’s Foreign Policy Making, India’s Neighbourhood Policy and Bangladesh-India Relations. Theory: Constructivism and Critical Security. Methodology: Qualitative Research and Case Study. Methods: Process Tracing, Discourse Analysis and Content Analysis. Data Collection: Survey, In-depth Interview, Focused Group Discussion (FGD).
Publications
“Between ‘Stratocracy’ and ‘Moral Democracy’: An Appraisal of Myanmar’s Political Transition under Suu Kyi”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 41, No. 3, July 2020. “Securitization and Ethnic Violence: Military, Monks and Rohingya Minorities in Myanmar”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 41, No. 2, April 2020. “Beyond State Centrism: Regional Cooperation Approaches and Non-State Actors” BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 41, No. 1, January 2020. “Remaking of India’s Public Diplomacy in South Asia: Modi’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Bangladesh”, (Book Chapter) in Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas (ed.), Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in India and China, New Delhi: Indi Book Services Pvt. Ltd., 2020. “State, Nationality and Power Elites: The Politics of Nationalism in Myanmar”, with D. Purushothaman, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 40, No. 3, July 2019. “The Future of Indian Democracy: An Institutional Perspective”, (Book Chapter), in Parshuram Sail and Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas (eds.), Indian Democracy at 70: Challenges Ahead, New Delhi: Mark Books, 2019. “Regional Counterterrorism Strategy: A Focus on South Asia” (Book Chapter) in Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas (ed.), in Internal Changes in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities, New Delhi: Indu Book Services, 2018. “Myanmar’s Peace Process Under Suu Kyi: Understanding the Fault Lines”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 39, No. 4, October 2018. “Countering Lone Wolf Terrorism: Challenges and Strategies”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 38, No. 4, October 2017. “Political Transitions in Myanmar: Challenges for New Government”, Political Discourse (ISSN 2455-0884), Vol. II, No. 3&4, Dec. 2016-June 2017. “India’s Energy Support for Bangladesh: Reflection of Soft Power”, (Book Chapter) in Satish Kumar and BhibutiBhusan Biswas (eds.), Modi’s Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power: Issues and Challenges, New Delhi: ANSH Book International, 2016. “Non-State Actors in Global Climate Negotiations: Policy Influencing Strategies and Challenges”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 34, No. 4, October 2015. “Challenges of India’s Global Emergence” with Mohammad Jasim Uddin, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 35, No. 3, July 2014. “Evolving Trends of UN Peacekeeping: Challenges for Bangladesh” with Md. Farid Uddin, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 35, No. 2, April 2014. “Economic Integration in South Asia”, with Mohammad Jasim Uddin, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 34, No. 1, January 2013. “US Sanctions against Iran: Implications for the Islamic Republic and Beyond”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 33, No. 2, July2012. “Global War on Terror: Post- Bin Laden Dimensions” with Mohammad Jasim Uddin, International Journal of South Asian Studies, (ISSN 0974-2514), Vol. 11, No. 2, July-December 2011. “The European Convention on Human Rights: Protection of Individual Rights in the Age of Globalisation”, with Mohammad Jasim Uddin, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 32, No. 4, October 2011. “Indo-Russian Partnership: Emerging Dynamics”, with Bibhuti Bhusan Biswas, PhD., BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 32, No. 3, July 2011. “Political Parties and Parliamentary Democracy: The Experience of Bangladesh” International Journal of South Asian Studies (ISSN 0974-2514), Vol. 3, No. 2, July-December 2010. “Political Developments in Myanmar: New Constitution, International Concerns and Strategies of Military”, BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 30, No. 3, July-2009. “National Security and Foreign Policy of Bangladesh 2008”, with A.K.M Abdus Sabur and M. Jashim Uddin, Ph.D., a book chapter in “National Security of Bangladesh 2008” edited by Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (Dhaka: BIISS, 2009). “Crisis in Georgia: Understanding Its Nature and Implications” with Abul Kalam Azad, Ph.D., BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 29, No. 4, October 2008. “International System: The Role of Diplomacy in the Context of Bangladesh”, with A.K.M Abdus Sabur and A.B.M Ziaur Rahman, a book chapter in “Whither National Security: Bangladesh 2007”, Chapter-3, edited by Mufleh R. Osmany, (Dhaka: The University Press Limited, 2008). “Indo-US Strategic Partnership: Implications for South Asia”, with M. Jashim Uddin, Ph.D., BIISS Journal (ISSN 1010-9536), Vol. 28, No. 4, July 2007.
Research projects
Completed Dissertation on “Regional Governance and Non-State Actors in South Asia: Perspectives on Climate Change” in M. A. South Asian Studies under guidance of Professor N. K. Jha, Pondicherry University, India. • Worked as a consultant to assist Saferworld to conduct the desk review on the UNDP/Bangladesh Police Reform Base Line Survey 2011. • Worked as data collector and data analyst in the project naming, “National Security of Bangladesh 2008” by BIISS. • Worked as data collector and data analyst in the project naming “Whither National Security: Bangladesh 2007” by BIISS. • Worked as Research Assistant in the project naming “Bangladesh Human Security Assessment 2007” by BIISS funded by DFID, UK.
Paper Presentation
• “The Rohingya Crisis and Security Dynamics: Challenges for Mitigating Insecurities”, on line lecture organised by UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Regional Cooperation, Pondicherry University, India, on 22 April 2021. • “Remaking of India’s Public Diplomacy in South Asia: Modi’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Bangladesh” in International Seminar, organised by Jharkhand University, India, 21-22 April 2019. • “Regional Counterterrorism Strategy: A Focus on South Asia”, presented in International Seminar on “Internal Changes in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities”, organised by Centre for International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Jharkhand, India, 20-21 April 2017. • “Achieving Comprehensive Democracy: Bangladesh Experience”, presented in a Regional Workshop on “From Corporate Democracy to Comprehensive Democracy (Swaraj): Prospects and Challenges in South Asia” from November 25-26, 2014 in Kathmandu, organised by Nepal Center for Contemporary Studies in collaboration with SADED-Nepal and Nepal Social Forum. • “Political Transition: Experience of Bangladesh”, presented in a seminar on “Democratic Transitions in South Asia” organised by the Nepal Center for Contemporary Studies, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12 February 2013. • “Cyber Security: Bangladesh Perspective”, presented in the seminar on “Cyber Security: China and the World”, organised by China Institute for International Studies (CIIS), 29 May 2012. • “Bangladesh-India Water Sharing: Institutional Challenges”, presented in the seminar on “Cooperation through River Water Sharing: The South Asian Context”, organised by Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC), Pondicherry University, India, 20 April 2012. • “Climate Change Adaptation in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: Governance Challenges” presented in the conference on “Strengthening Governance for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change”, organised by Network of Asia Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, 16 December 2011. • “Minimizing Conflicts and Maximizing Repayments: An Alternative Model for South Asia”, the paper is presented in a Conference on Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia, organised by Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras, held on 15th& 16th December 2010. • “How Neighbours Perceive India: A Case Study of Bangladesh”, the paper presented in International Conference on “South Asia in 2020: Towards a Greater Unity and Interdependence” organized by UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (UMISARC), Pondicherry University, India, November 22-24, 2010. • “Rajiv Gandhi’s Disarmament Action Plan: Relevance in the Twenty First Century”, the paper presented in the International Seminar on Rajiv Gandhi’s Disarmament Initiatives: Global and South Asian Contexts, organized by Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University, India, Co-sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, March 9-11, 2010. • “European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: The Protection of Individual Rights in the Age of Globalization”, the paper presented in the International Colloquium on “European Convention on Human Rights-Lessons from Experiences” organized by Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University, India, in collaboration with Faculty of Law, Politics and Social Sciences, University of Paris 13, France March 1-3, 2010.
Academic Awards and Achievements
• Australia Awards for a short course on “Using Social Media for Countering Radicalization” held from 2-13 July 2018 at the University of Queensland awarded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Government of Australia. • Ambassador Madanjeet Sing Group Scholarship for completing MA in South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University, India, 2009-11.