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Maghai Ghak (He/Him)

Laidlaw Scholar, Georgetown University

About Maghai Ghak

Hi! My name is Maghai, and I am a rising junior at Georgetown University in Qatar studying International Politics. As a Laidlaw Scholar, I am conducting research on civilian perceptions of UN peacekeeping withdrawal in South Sudan and how local communities experience security and international intervention. Growing up through conflict and displacement has shaped my interest in community-centered policy, accountability, and research that elevates local perspectives in global decision-making.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Georgetown University

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2026

Research Topic

African Studies Immigration International Relations Poverty Social Work Society & Culture Sustainability

Area of Expertise

Humanities Social Sciences

I am from:

South Sudan

I speak:

Arabic English

My hobbies/interests are:

Football (soccer) Gaming Music Outdoor sports Travelling Volunteering

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