Hany Besada

Biography

Hany Besada is the Senior Researcher working on the Fragile States research program. Mr Besada’s research interests include African economic development, Middle East studies, international diplomacy, and conflict resolution.He holds an MA and a BA in International Relations from Alliant International University (formerly U.S International University) in San Diego, US, where he specialised in peace and security studies.Prior to joining CIGI, he worked as the Business in Africa Researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Prior to that, he worked a research manager at Africa Business Direct, a trade and investment-consulting firm in Johannesburg.While studying in the US, he worked at a number of non-governmental and governmental research institutes and offices.These include Amnesty International, Office of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, United Nations Associations and the Joan Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice.