Dr. Ali Riaz
Distinguished Professor
Politics and Government
Office
SCH Schroeder Hall 405
Office Hours
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & by appointment
Office Phone
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
151.001Introduction to International Relations
400.002Independent Study
151.001Introduction to International Relations
441.001Seminar In Comparative Politics
Teaching Interests & Areas
South Asian Politics, Comparative Politics
Research Interests & Areas
Political Islam, South Asian Politics, Bangladeshi Politics, Democratization, Violent Extremism
Ph D Political Science
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
MA Political Science
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
MA Communication
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
MA Mass Communication and Journalism
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
BA Mass Communication and Journalism
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Impact Award
Illinois State University
2020
Excellence in Teaching Award
Pi Aigma Alpha, Illinois State University
2006
Research Enhancement Award
Illinois State University
2006
Outstanding College Researcher Award
CAS, Illinois State University
2005
Dean's Award for Outstanding Scholarship
College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University
2004
Special Recognition for Services
Claflin University, South Carolina
2002
Werner Levi Award
Department of Political Science, University of Hawaii
1993
East West Center Honor Award
University of Hawaii
1990
Who's Who International Student Certificate of Merit
1990
Book, Authored
Riaz, A. Itihasher Dolachol (Oscilation of History, in Bengali). Batighar (2023)
Riaz, A. Trials and Tribulations: Politics, Economy and Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. Prothoma (2023)
Riaz, A. Lekhoker Dai (Responsibilities of a writer, in Bengali) (লেখকের দায়). Batighar (2022): 144.
Riaz, A. More than Meets the Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics. University Press Limited (2022)
Riaz, A. Bhoyer Sangskriti (Culture of Fear, in Bengali). Prothoma (2021)
Book, Chapter
Riaz, A. Constitutionalism Interrupted or Constitutionalism Absent? The Divergence of Constitution and Politics in Bangladesh. Ridwanul Hoque, Rokeya Chowdhury (EDs), A History of the Constitution of Bangladesh: The Founding, Development, and Way Ahead. Routledge (2023)
Riaz, A., & Rana, M. Democracy Deficit in D-8. Ahmed Masood Khalid, James Ferguson and M Niaz Asadullah (EDs), Economic Integration and Global Governance in Emerging Muslim Economies. World Scientific (2023)
Riaz, A. Mega Projects: Orthinitir Duraroggyo Byadhi (Mega Projects: The incurable disease of economy, in Bengali). Lunthito Vobisyot (The Plundered Future, in Bengali). Prothoma (2023)
Riaz, A. Three Decades of Islamist Militancy in Bangladesh. Saimum Parvez and Mohammad Sajjadur Rahman (EDs), The Politics of Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Bangladesh. Routledge (2023)
Riaz, A. Understanding Radicalization of the Bangladeshi Society and politics. Farahnaz Ispahani (EDs), Politics of Hate: Religious Majoritarianism in South Asia. HarperCollins (2023)
Book, Edited
Riaz, A. Lunthito Vobisyot (The Pulndered Future, in Bengali). Prothoma (2023)
Riaz, A. Religion and Politics in South Asia, 2nd edition. Routledge (2021)
Riaz, A., Nasreen, Z., & Zaman, F. Political Violence in South Asia. Routledge (2018)
Riaz, A. Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Bangladesh. Routledge (2016)
Riaz, A. Political Islam and Governance in Bangladesh. Ali Riaz and C. Christine Fair (EDs). Routledge (2011)
Journal Article
Riaz, A., & Rana, M. Democratic Erosion in Comparative Contexts: Evidence from Egypt, Indonesia, Iran and Pakistan. Habib Zafarullah (EDs). Journal of Governance, Security and Development 3.1 (2022): 1-23.
Riaz, A., & Rana, M. Securitization of the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh. Journal of Asian and African Studies (JAAS) (2022)
Riaz, A., & Parvez, S. Anatomy of a Rigged Election in a Hybrid Regime: The Lessons from Bangladesh. Democratization 28.4 (2021): 810-820.
Riaz, A. Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Models of Counter Terrorism: An Overview. Counter Terrorism Journal 1.1 (2021): 39-60.
Riaz, A. The pathway of democratic backsliding in Bangladesh,. Democratization 28.1 (2021): 179-197.
Magazine/Trade Publication
Riaz, A. Bangladesh’s Blueprint for Engineering an Election. The Diplomat (2023)
Riaz, A. Bangladesh's Quite Slide into Autocracy. Foreign Affairs (2022)
Riaz, A. Bangladesh's democracy slides amid tilt to China. East Asia Forum (2022)
Riaz, A. Fifty Years of Bangladesh-US Relations: Pathways and Trajectories. American Chamber of Commerce 16.4 (2022)
Riaz, A. What is Next for Bangladeshi Politics?. South Asian Voices (2022)
Newspaper, Article
Riaz, A. EC’s act is ‘an improbable fiction’. The Daily Star (2023)
Riaz, A. Election without choice: A leaf out of autocrats' playbook. The Daily Star (2023)
Riaz, A. Government's stubborn attitude on DSA sends ominous signal. The Daily Star (2023)
Riaz, A. Many Decembers: Where is Bangladesh Heading?. New Age (2023)
Riaz, A. Persecution of journalists: Condemnation isn't enough. The Daily Star (2023)
Working Paper
Riaz, A. Global Jihad, Sectarianism and The Madrassahs in Pakistan. Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technological University (2005)
Presentations
Culture wars beyond borders. Bay of Bengal Conversation 2023: The Rising Tide. Centre for Governanace Studies. (2023)
Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh. Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh. Right to Freedom (R2F). (2023)
How Does a Country Autocratize: Exploration of the Case of Bangladesh. V-Dem Seminar Series. Varieties of Democracy Institute, University of Gothenberg. (2023)
The Dragon's Domain: BRI After a decade. Bay of Bengal Conversation 2023: The Rising Tide. Centre for Governanace Studies. (2023)
The Return of Populaist Politics in Bangladesh. International Studies Association (ISA) Convention. International Studies Association. (2023)
The World We Live In: Democracy Retreats, Authoritarianism Surges. Mornings with Professors. Academy of Seniors, Illinois State University. (2023)
Understanding Hurt Sentiment. Hurt Sentiment Book Launch. Woordrow Wilson Center. (2023)
Who Defends the Defenders. The State of Human Right Defenders in Bangladesh. Centre for Governanace Studies. (2023)
Bangladesh Politics. Marginalization & Inclusion in South Asia: Economic, Politics & Culture. Saxena Center for South Asian Studies, Brown University. (2022)
Bangladesh-India Relations: Too close for comfort. Bay of Bengal Conversation. Centre for Governance Studies. (2022)