Md. Obaidullah is a visiting scholar, Department of Development Studies, Daffodil International University (DIU) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is a graduate student of Political Science at the School of Social Science and Global Studies, University of Southern Mississippi, USA. He previously worked as a Lecturer in Development Studies at the DIU, Research Fellow with the Centre for Global Migration Studies, Centre for Governance Studies at DIU, and the Centre for Advanced Research in Dhaka, and also taught as an IELTS instructor at UniV. As a Commissioning Editor for E-International Relations, he contributes to one of the world’s largest websites for academic insights on international relations. Proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, his research expertise includes International Relations, Soft Power, Great Power Competition, Foreign Policy and Asian Politics.

Obaidullah has published extensively in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, including BMC Public Health, International Journal of Community Well Being, SN Social Science, Society and Culture in South Asia, Small Wars & Insurgencies, Heliyon, IGI Global, and Springer Nature. He is also a reviewer for respected journals such as BMC Public Health, International Journal of Community Well Being, Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, and International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy.

With practical experience as a Research Assistant and Data Analyst for organizations such as BRAC JPGSPH, CARS, and BetterStories, and a Policy Research Intern at Youth Policy Forum, Obaidullah brings a rich blend of academic and hands-on experience. He is motivated by a passion for learning, societal impact, and contributing to knowledge advancement.

Aspiring to pursue a PhD in Political Science (1st Concentration: International Relations, 2nd Concentration: Comparative Politics or and Political Methodology: both qualitative and quantitative), he aims to continue his career in research and academia, driven by a commitment to exploring innovative topics, methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.