Hussam Hussein
Research Associate
Department of Politics and International Relations
Hussam Hussein is an academic, policy, and international development expert specialising in water diplomacy, environmental governance, and sustainable development, with a focus on transboundary water management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. His work investigates the interplay between politics, power, and water resource allocation, emphasising how narratives and discourses shape water policies and decision-making.
As a research associate in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford, he explores the role of power dynamics in water governance. In parallel, as a fellow with the Arab Reform Initiative, he examines the mobilisation of civil society organisations toward a just environmental transition and climate justice in the MENA region. His interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from political science, environmental studies, and international relations, addressing critical issues such as water scarcity, climate change impacts, and the equitable distribution of water resources.
