Ben Naimark-Rowse

Ben Naimark-Rowse is a nonresident scholar affiliated with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program. His expertise spans social movements, civil society, and democratic development, informed by two decades of experience across donor agencies, NGOs, and academia.

Education

• B.A. with honors from the University of Chicago
• M.P.A. from Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
• Ph.D. candidate at Tufts University's Fletcher School (expected 2025)

Research Interests

His research focuses on nonviolent resistance, governance, and the interplay between social movements and political reform. He explores how grassroots mobilization influences democratic development and conflict resolution, particularly in regions like Sudan and the Middle East.

Publications & Trends

Ben's work addresses themes such as nonviolent collective action, resource dynamics in movements, and historical narratives of democratic foundations. His 2025 commentary reinterprets the U.S. founding through a nonviolent lens.

Scientific Awards

• Truman National Security Fellow
• Term Member, Council on Foreign Relations

Additional Roles

He contributes to Peace Direct as a U.S. board member and advises on social movements at USAID. Previously, he worked with Open Society Foundations, The Carter Center, and the University of Chicago Human Rights Program.