Curriculum Vitae

DR. BELAL S. M. ALAKHRAS

Research Fellow
  • Dean Office
    Faculty of Business and Economics
  • belal

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • POLITICAL THEORY AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
    Social Sciences, Political Science, Defense And International Studies, Political Science
  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GEOPOLITICS
    Social Sciences, Political Science, Defense And International Studies, International Studies

WORKING EXPERIENCE

  • 01 Jan 2019 -
    30 Nov 2021-
    Regional Forum
    Asia Middle East Forum
  • 02 Oct 2022 -
    -
    Higher Education
    International Islamic University Malaysia

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ARAB COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES, MEMBER
    2025 to present (International)
  • THE ARAB SOCIETY FOR CONFLICT STUDIES (ASCS), MEMBER
    2025 to 2026 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Alakhras, Belal; Ariffin, Raja Noriza Raja; Tumin, Makmor (2022). DYNAMICS OF SETTLER COLONIALISM: INFLUENCING FACTORS ON THE ISRAELI TREATMENT TOWARDS THE PALESTINIANS, AL-SHAJARAH. 27(2), 233-262
Other Publications
  1. Alakhras, B. (2023). The Palestinian people choose steadfastness over abandoning their homeland. Bernama. https://bernama.com/en/thoughts/news.php?id=2247487 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Alakhras, B. (2020). The whole Middle East is threatened by the Israeli occupation. Middle East Monitor. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200721-the-whole-middle-east-is-threatened-by-the-israeli-occupation/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Political Theory (Political Thought, International Relations, Governance)
  • Palestine Studies and Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics (Palestine studies, Regional Powers)
  • Colonial and Postcolonial Studies (Colonialism, Decolonization)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Strategic Inversion: Palestinian Agency and the Reconfiguration of Middle Eastern Regional Order Post October 7, 4th International Conference on Palestine Studies (ICPS 2025), Hashim Sani Centre for Palestine Studies & International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) (National) (28 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2026) Lecturer in International Relations, National, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  2. (2025) Designing and Instructing Training Course On The Use of Ai in The Field of International Relations, International, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2025) Lecturer in International Relations, University, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  4. (2021) Regional Head, International, (Expert Advisor)
Media appearance
  1. (2026) Research: Israel Expanding Military Outposts to Prolong Presence in Gaza, International, (Interview)
  2. (2025) Commentary On The International Proposals for a Post-ceasefire Gaza, Examining The Fragility of The Truce and The Implications of Deploying International Forces in a Manner That Neglects The Fundamental Political Question of Palestinian Self-determination., International, (Interview)
  3. (2025) Commentary On The International Proposals for a Post-ceasefire Gaza, Examining The Fragility of The Truce and The Implications of Deploying International Forces in a Manner That Neglects The Fundamental Political Question of Palestinian Self-determination., International, (Interview)
  4. (2025) Commentary On The International Proposals for a Post-ceasefire Gaza, Examining The Fragility of The Truce and The Implications of Deploying International Forces in a Manner That Neglects The Fundamental Political Question of Palestinian Self-determination., International, (Interview)
  5. (2025) Cgtn Interview On The Gaza Ceasefire and The Subsequent Political Landscape, International, (Interview)
  6. (2025) Interviewed to Discuss The Indirect Negotiations in Egypt Between The Palestinian and Israeli Sides, With Intense Involvement from Mediators and Relevant Stakeholders Working to Break The Deadlock in Gaza., International, (Interview)
  7. (2025) "gaza Peace Plan" & Ladakh Curfew | Global Debate On Beyond Borders (pakistan Tv), National, (Interview)
  8. (2025) Interviewed by China Daily to Discuss The Broader Regional Implications of The Genocide in Gaza and Israel's Failed Military Strategy, International, (Interview)
  9. (2025) Interviewed by Cgtn About The Growing International Momentum to Recognise a Palestinian State and The Israeli Threats to Annex The West Bank, While Emphasizing That The Most Critical Issue is The Genocide in Gaza, International, (Interview)
  10. (2025) Nations At Unsc Criticize Israel’s Plan of Gaza City Takeover, Warns of ‘calamity’, International, (Interview)

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2025) International Relations
  2. (2025) International Relations, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIAM) 
  3. (2024) International Relations

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Shared Analysis With China Daily On The International Discussions Regarding The Post-ceasefire Stage in Gaza, Focusing On The Fragility of The Current Truce, The Risks of Proposed International Forces That Bypass Palestinian Rights, and The Dangerous Precedent This Sets for International Law and Un Authority., (06 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025) (International)
  • Interviewed by China Daily to Discuss The Broader Regional Implications of The Genocide in Gaza and Israel's Failed Military Strategy, (26 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Cgtn Interview On Gaza's Ceasefire and The Subsequent Political Landscape, (14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Interviewed to Discuss The Indirect Negotiations in Egypt Between The Palestinian and Israeli Sides, With Intense Involvement from Mediators and Relevant Stakeholders Working to Break The Deadlock in Gaza., (08 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025) (International)
  • "gaza Peace Plan" & Ladakh Curfew | Global Debate On Beyond Borders (pakistan Tv), (30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025) (International)
  • Interviewed by Cgtn About The Growing International Momentum to Recognise a Palestinian State and The Israeli Threats to Annex The West Bank, While Emphasizing That The Most Critical Issue is The Genocide in Gaza, (24 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Designing and Instructing a Training Course On The Use of Ai in The Field of International Relations, (11 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025) (International)
  • Media Interview, (11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025) (International)