She has conducted extensive field research in the Middle East and South Asia. She is currently working on a project about building adaptive capacity to respond to climate change among the riparians sharing the Jordan, Euphrates, and Tigris Rivers. Professor Zawahri has published over 20 journal articles and book chapters. Her articles are published in International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Peace Research, Global Environmental Politics, Development and Change, and International Environmental Agreements among many other journals. She has also co-edited special issues that appeared in International Studies Quarterly, International Environmental Agreements, and International Negotiation. Professor Zawahri has won merit awards from her university for research and teaching.