Adil Khan is an adjunct professor of Development Practice, at the School of Social Science, University of Queensland, and former senior policy manager with the United Nations. During his time with the UN, Professor Khan worked in Myanmar during 1997-1999, at a time when the country was under military rule and international sanctions and Aung San Suu Kyi was in house arrest at her Yangon home. During this time, Professor Khan had the unique opportunity of experiencing first-hand the economic, social, and political dynamics of Myanmar including Ms Suu Kyi’s attitudes and thinking on Myanmar’s evolving issues especially her treatment of the minorities. His areas of expertise include but are not limited to governance and participatory development. Professor Khan is also an analyst of geopolitics and regularly writes and publishes op-ed articles on contemporary global issues in local and international journals.
02 Jul 2021
