### My name is Rida, and I am a political scientist, analyst and commentator. Originally from [Tayibe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tayibe), Palestine, I am now based in [Kitchener](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchener,_Ontario), Ontario, Canada. My research focuses on social movements, international relations, and the politics of nationalism, ethnicity, and race, with strong regional emphasis on Palestine, Israel, and the broader Middle East. If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to [email me](mailto:[email protected]). You can also follow me on [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/aburass.bsky.social), [Mastodon](https://sciences.social/@rida), and [Pixelfed](https://pixelfed.social/rida).