Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. A. Tariq Karim

A. Tariq Karim

Harrison Fellow
Department of Government & Politics
University of Maryland, College Park

Expertise: Impact of terrorism in South Asia
Politics and diplomacy of the South Asian region

Credentials

Ambassador Karim has held numerous key assignments, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh and in Bangladesh Missions abroad, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He is the Former ambassador from Bangladesh to United States, Iran and Lebanon. He is also the former high commissioner from Bangladesh to South Africa.

Dr. Karim's publications include: “Pakistan: Stalking Armageddon in South Asia?”

Phone: 301-405-4133
Address: Department of Government & Politics
3114 C Tydings Hall
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
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For more information: Dr. Karim's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.