Definition
Marwa Daoudy is a Lebanese academic and researcher specializing in international relations, political ecology, and the geopolitics of natural resources, particularly water, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Overview
Daoudy holds a doctoral degree in political science and has held faculty positions at several institutions, including the University of Cambridge’s Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and the School of International Relations at the American University of Beirut. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental issues, security, and governance, examining how water scarcity, climate change, and resource management influence regional politics and conflict dynamics. She is the author of The Politics of Water in the Middle East (Cambridge University Press, 2013) and has contributed chapters and articles to peer‑reviewed journals on topics such as transboundary water governance, climate security, and the political economy of natural resources.
Etymology/Origin
The given name “Marwa” is of Arabic origin, meaning “a type of stone or white quartz” and is also the name of a famous hill in Mecca associated with Islamic tradition. The surname “Daoudy” derives from the Arabic personal name “Daoud,” the equivalent of “David,” often indicating descent from or affiliation with a family bearing that name.
Characteristics
- Academic focus: International relations theory, political ecology, environmental security, and water geopolitics.
- Key publications: The Politics of Water in the Middle East; numerous articles in journals such as International Security and Water Alternatives.
- Professional affiliations: Member of the International Studies Association; contributor to policy‑making workshops on water governance in the MENA region.
- Methodological approach: Combines qualitative case studies, institutional analysis, and interdisciplinary frameworks linking environmental science with political analysis.
Related Topics
- International Relations of the Middle East
- Political Ecology
- Water Security and Transboundary Water Management
- Climate Change and Conflict
- Environmental Governance in the MENA Region