Dr. Waleed N. Alsudairy (Brief Information)
Education:
· Ph. D., in Political Science, University of Arizona (UA), USA.
- Major in International Relations (with area of concentration in International Political Economy and in Foreign Policy).
- Minor in Comparative Politics, Political Behavior, and Political Research methodology.
· M. A., in political Science, UA (Major in International Relations, Minor in Comparative Politics).
· B. S., in Political Science, King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia.
Professional Responsibilities:
· Director of the Public Policy Graduate Program; Associate Professor, Political Science Department, KAU.
· President of the "Expertise House for Public Policy Studies", an office that provides specialized consultation and Research services, under the umbrella of the "Business and Knowledge Alliance", KAU.
· Vice President of the Saudi Political Science Association (SPSA), 2011-2014.
Research interests:
In addition to the above areas of specialization, the research interests include issues related to: political risk assessment, public policy analyses, development and social transformation, globalization, political economy, and political curriculum design.
Academic Activities:
· “Special Symposium on Saudi-American Relations, in the 75th memorial of the Historical meeting between King Abdulaziz Al-Saud and President Franklin Roosevelt, Feb. 14, 1945” (Jeddah - KAU, March 2, 2020).
· ”The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Challenges of a Transforming World Order”, The Grand OIC Symposium titled “Prospects of Joint Islamic Action”, organized by OIC (Jeddah, Nov. 26, 2019).
· Preparing and Conducting “Advanced Political Analysis of Contemporary International Issues Training Program” for the Saudi Foreign Ministry Employees, in Cooperation with “Prince Saud Alfaisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies”, (Jeddah 21-25 January 2018).
· Preparing and Conducting “The International Crisis Management Training Program” for the Saudi Foreign Ministry Employees, in Cooperation with the “Institute of Diplomatic Studies”, (Jeddah 20-24 April 2014).
· “Saudi Foreign Policy and the Aftermath of September 11, 2001”, 4rd Symposium of Prince Khalid Al Faisal`s Chair for consolidating Saudi Moderation Approach (Madrid 20-21 March 2013).
· in addition to participation in various national and international conferences, forums, symposiums, seminars, and workshops; and giving lectures for various establishments.
Publications:
· Alsudairy, Waleed N., "Evaluating the Challenges, Solutions and Prospects for the Development of the Saudi Consultative Council: A Survey of the Council Members", J of King Saud Univ., Vol 29, Law & Political Science, (1), pp. 1-67 Ar., Riyadh (2017/ 1438H).
· Alsudairy, Waleed N., and Fawaz D. Alshareif, "The Performance of the Saudi Consultative Council as A Legislature: A Survey of the Council’s Members’ Assessment on its official tasks, legislature functions, and statuary powers”, King Abdulaziz Univ. Journal - Economics and Administration, Vol 32 (2) 1439H/ 2018, (Accepted for Publication in 15-4-1437H/ 2016).
· Alsudairy, Waleed N., and Fawaz D. Alshareif, "Assessment of the Saudi Consultative Council Organization and Procedures, Members’ Performance, and Personal Experiences: A Survey of its Members”, King Abdulaziz Univ. Journal - Economics and Administration, Vol 32 (1) 1439H/ 2018 (Accepted for Publication in 11-7-1437H/ 2016).
· Alsudairy, Waleed N., "Political Risk Assessment, A Missing Link in Political Science: Policy Paper", Saudi Political Science Association (SPSA), 2014.
· Alsudairy, Waleed N., "The Rationality of Voting Behavior", Strategic Studies Series, no. 171, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), 2012.
Contacts: e-mail: walsudairy@kau.edu.sa
Postal Address: P. O. Box 40549 , Jeddah 21511 , Saudi Arabia June 2020