Zaman Stanizai, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar with expertise in Political Science, Linguistics, Islamic Studies, Islamic History, and Islamic Mysticism. He serves as a Professor of Political Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a Professor of Mythological Studies at the Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. A Fulbright scholar, Dr. Stanizai holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Washington, and a B.A. in Education and English from Kabul University. His postdoctoral work focuses on Sufism and Islamic mysticism, particularly the philosophies of Ibn Arabi and Rumi.
Dr. Stanizai has authored literary works in Persian, Pashto, and English, including translations of classical poets like Rumi, Hafiz, and Rahman Baba. His academic research explores themes such as the intersection of globalization and third-world political systems, and the politicization of ethnic, national, and religious identities in global conflicts.
A passionate advocate for peace, Dr. Stanizai contributes thought-provoking articles to platforms such as the Middle East Institute and the Huffington Post. He continues to lecture widely on Islamic contributions to world civilization, bridging historical perspectives with contemporary discourse.
