Shukriya Bradost is a doctoral researcher at Virginia Tech, specializing in the securitization of ethnic groups in Iran. A member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) since 2010, she brings a wealth of experience as a lawyer, journalist, political analyst, and researcher. She regularly contributes insights on international and Middle Eastern security matters to media platforms like the BBC, VOA, I24, K24, Rudaw, and Iran International TV.
Born and raised in the Kurdistan region of Iran, Shukriya played a pivotal role in establishing the first Women, Life, and Freedom Committee in 2003. Later, she fled to Iraq, where she served as the editor and manager of the Khama Center for Students' Media and Academic Research. In addition, she also provided legal assistance to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and lectured at the university level. However, due to threats from the Iranian regime, she later sought refuge in the United States.
Education
- Diploma in science from Iran
- B.A. in Law at Salahaddin University, Kurdistan region of Iraq
- M.A. in International Security at Leicester University, UK
- Ph.D. Student in Planning, Governance, and Globalization at Virginia Tech, US
Languages
Kurdish (Kurmanji, Sorani), Farsi, Turkish, and Arabic
Countries of expertise
Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Syria
Issues of expertise
International security, securitization of ethnic groups, non-state actors, and counterterrorism efforts
Contact Information
Please contact media@mei.edu or call 202-785-1141 ext. 241 for assistance contacting this expert.
