About Raj Purohit
Raj Purohit is an independent consultant and associate professor
at American University, Washington College of Law.
He served as the Director and CEO for Citizens for Global
Solutions until July 2008. Prior to joining CGS, Raj was Legislative
Director for Human Rights First, where he was responsible for leading
the organization's advocacy efforts in Congress, with a focus on
international relations, judiciary and security issues. Raj helped
develop and implement new legislative initiatives and lobbying
strategies. He also represented Human Rights First in a range of
coalitions, including the Washington Working Group on the International
Criminal Court, and was a media spokesperson.
Before joining Human Rights First, Raj served as Legislative Director
for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also
served as Director of Legal Services at the Center on Conscience and
War. Raj received his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Sussex University
(1995) and his LL.M. in International Legal Studies from American
University, Washington College of Law (1997).
Posts by Raj Purohit:
- The Role of Democracy Promotion in a U.S.-Muslim World Realignment Strategy – Some Initial Thoughts, 31 Mar 2010
- After Healthcare: U.S. – Muslim World Strategic Realignment in the time of Obama, 29 Mar 2010
- Next Steps on Iran, 07 Jan 2010
- Richardson Weighs in on Mideast, 24 Sep 2009
- Obama Reiterates Commitment to Middle East Peace, 22 Sep 2009
- Leader of Pakistan Taliban Killed, 07 Aug 2009
- Kerry Should Invite Gretchen Peters to Afghanistan Hearing, 10 Jul 2009
- Moving Parts in the Middle East, 25 Jun 2009
- Escalation of Drone Use Risks Fueling Militancy and Increasing Instability in Pakistan, 05 May 2009
- Quick Reaction to Obama Speech on Afghanistan-Pakistan, 27 Mar 2009