Dr. Fizza Batool – Academic and reseracher insterested in Comparative Politics, Democratization, Populism and Islamist Political Movements
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
POPULIST DISCOURSE IN PAKISTANI POLITICS
This book presents a new theoretical model for mapping how populist leaders construct “the people”, using simultaneous processes of inclusion and exclusion. Applying this model to Pakistan’s distinctive political landscape, the work analyzes the populist discourse of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Imran Khan, highlighting the key similarities and differences in their construct.
POPULIST ATTITUDE AND VOTING IN PAKISTAN
While existing literature offers qualitative insights into Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf’s appeals, a quantitative assessment of public attitudes towards populism and their correlation with voting behaviour remains absent.This paper aims to address this gap and presents the results of the first nationally-representative populist survey in Pakistan.
POPULIST IDENTIFICATION IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE
Based on semi-structured interviews with ordinary citizens in Pakistan, this book analyses the complex relationship between populism, political identity, and historical experiences in Pakistan, highlighting how populist discourse influences and is influenced by varied interpretations of Pakistaniat – the identification with Pakistan.
I travel, so I learn
ACADEMIC VENTURES
Books can open windows into the world, but stepping into a new city, tasting its food, travelling in its buses and listening to its people makes learning come alive. My academic ventures—for conferences, workshops, and training programs—have been just that: journeys of discovery where scholarship meets lived experience. From each trip, I carry back insights that enrich my work and teaching.
* Taking a break during ECPS Conference at Warsaw University at the beautiful garden on the roof of their library.
I question, so I discover
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Every research project begins with a question—ususally sparked by the realities unfolding around us. From exploring the role of Afghani political parties in Afghanistan’s democratization process to unpacking how religion shapes national imagination, each project has been a chance to follow questions that matter and to translate them into ideas that connect with broader debates.
*Group photo of the team for cross-hub project on Bridging Boundaries in Populism Studies
PS: We did bridge boundaries, bringing together Indian, Italian Pakistani, and Turkish brilliance—smiling side by side.