Assistant Staff

Marwan Ayad

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EDUCATION

American University (AU), School of International Service (SIS) Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies with a concentration in U.S Foreign Policy towards the Middle East May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Economics with a concentration on Arab economies May 2014

GPA: 3.7/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The New York Times Washington, DC

Researcher for Robert Worth December 2013- Present

Analyzed and translated documents from Arabic to English

Performed extensive research on Egyptian politics mainly Muslim Brotherhood and civil-military relations

American University Washington, DC

Researcher for John Willoughby September 2013- Present

Researched and analyzed gender economics, labor market, and upper education in Arabian Gulf using Arabic and

English sources

Researched many aspects of North Africa’s micro and macro e conomy

Middle East Institute Washington, DC

Research Assistant to Dr. Khalil al-Anani January 2013-May 2014

Assisted Dr. Anani with memos, op-eds, policy briefs and articles on extremism in the Middle East

Analyzed and translated speeches, articles and statements by politicians and religious leaders from Arabic to English

Tracked and produced a daily brief on a range of political events in Egypt

Wrote a total of 35 conference memos and event briefs

Closely monitored developments in the region pertaining to religious authorities, terrorism and political transitions

Project on Middle East Democracy Washington, DC

Policy Assistant September 2013 -December 2013

Produced real-time updates regarding democratic movements in the Middle East - blogs, summaries, analysis

Analyzed policy and legislation to assist in the development of policy recommendations

Helped compose op-eds on Egypt and Bahrain

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Washington, DC

Journalism/Research Intern September 2012-September 2013

Wrote six reports and articles on MENA topics published in their monthly magazine and online website

Researched topics relevant to WRMEA’s focus all pertaining to the Middle East

Attended tens of panel discussions on the Middle East in order to write reports for WRMEA’s publications and website

Conducted research on the Arab/Israeli conflict and post-revolution Egypt

Summarized, prioritized and analyzed current events for permanent staff and writers

PUBLICATIONS

Ayad, Marwan. "Syria: Is America Growing Weaker or Wiser?" Collegiate Politics. N.p., 29 June 2013. Web.

<http://www.collegiatepolitics.com/2013/06/29/syria-is-american-growing-wiser-or-weaker/>.

Ayad, Marwan. "Egypt’s New Allegiances." Collegiate Politics. N.p., 29 June 2013. Web.

<http://www.collegiatepolitics.com/2013/06/29/egypt-new-allegiances/>

Ayad, Marwan. "Activists Discuss Post-Assad Syria." Human Rights: Activists Discuss Post-Assad Syria. Washington

Report on Middle East Affairs, Jan.-Feb. 2013. Web.

Ayad, Marwan. "Inauguration Protest Urges U.S to End Aid to Israel." Was hington Report on Middle East Affairs, Apr.

2013. Web.

Ayad, Marwan. "Libya's Security Situation." Waging Peace: Libya's Security Situation. Was hington Report on Middle

East Affairs, Nov.-Dec. 2012. Web.

PRESENTATIONS

Presenter- “Under What Circumstances is a Military Likely to Oppress or Side with a Rebellion” April 2012

Researched and analyzed civil-military relations, military cohesion and military foreign relations in the countries of

Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, Indonesia and China

Produced a 25 page research paper on the decision making process of militaries in answering the question: if and when

to intervene during a rebellion?

Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on available military information for the countries ment ioned

Presented thesis and conclusion to an open floor of comments and questions attended by more than 100 students and

staff members

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Arabic- Fluent/Bilingual

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