Rukhsar Zakir works as a Research Assistant with Middle East Outlook. She is a postgraduate student pursuing a Master’s in Peace Building and Conflict Analysis at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Her academic interests lie in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, public policy, and governance. She is particularly interested in understanding the social and political dimensions of conflict and exploring approaches that contribute to sustainable peace.

Through her academic and research engagement, she seeks to examine contemporary conflicts from inclusive and multidimensional perspectives. Her work reflects a strong commitment to understanding complex political and social realities and contributing to conversations around peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies.