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Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways

by Azher Hameed QamarCrisis, Migration, Research Method, Resilience, Resilience, Society October 10, 2025October 26, 2025No Comments

Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways What exactly do we mean when we talk about social resilience? The term has gained traction in recent years, especially in discussions about sustainability, wellbeing, and how communities cope with crises. Yet, definitions of social resilience vary widely, often focusing narrowly on the ability to “withstand” or …

Rethinking Climate Adaptation: A Social Lens on Resilience

by Azher Hameed QamarBlog, Crisis, Research Method, Resilience, Resilience, Society October 6, 2025October 26, 2025No Comments

Rethinking Climate Adaptation: A Social Lens on Resilience Climate change research has paid little attention to the social dimensions of resilience and their link to social capital. The article “Social dimensions of resilience and climate change: a rapid review of theoretical approaches” reviews 27 studies (18 directly relevant) to explore how social capital connects with …

Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences

by Azher Hameed QamarCrisis, Migration, Politics, Research Method, Resilience, Resilience, Society October 1, 2025December 13, 2025No Comments

Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences What does it really mean for migrants to be “resilient”? Too often, resilience is described as an individual skill or capacity, overlooking the fact that it is also a deeply social process shaped by relationships, institutions, and lived experiences. This article rethinks social resilience as lived experience of migrants. …

Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human Enhancement

by Azher Hameed QamarCrisis, Culture, Interview, Lecture, Politics, Resilience, Society, Talk July 20, 2025October 24, 2025No Comments

Oxytocin, Resilience, and the Politics of Human EnhancementGuest: Professor Julian Reid, University of Lapland, FinlandPresented by: Azher Hameed Qamar Introduction In this thought-provoking and interdisciplinary lecture, Professor Julian Reid, a leading scholar in international politics, political theory, and biopolitics, explores a compelling intersection of neuroscience and political science. With clarity and depth, he invites us …

Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib

by Azher Hameed QamarBlog, Book Review, Crisis, History, Politics, Religion, Resilience, Society June 29, 2025June 29, 2025No Comments

Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib History is often told in grand battles and political shifts, but some of the most powerful stories are those forged in quiet endurance—moments when communities survive not with force, but with faith, love, and unshakeable bonds. One such story is …