Yara Bataineh is an editorial associate at DAWN's Democracy in Exile and is committed to Middle Eastern politics, democratization, and human rights.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Jordan and a Master's in International Relations from the University of San Diego, where she wrote her thesis on political resilience and democratic development in the region, with a focus on Jordan.
Her professional experience in Jordan included supporting refugee-focused initiatives, developing civic education programs for youth in political parties, and contributing to projects that elevated marginalized voices.
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