Dr. Nadia Amin

Dr. Nadia Amin is the protagonist of Nussaibah Younis's debut satirical novel, 'Fundamentally.' A thirtysomething academic, she embarks on a journey to spearhead a United Nations program aimed at deradicalizing Islamic State brides in Baghdad. The character grapples with personal challenges, including a recent breakup and her complex relationship with her mother, while becoming deeply invested in the fate of a young woman named Sara, reflecting Younis's exploration of empathy and humor in addressing critical sociopolitical issues.