Eugene Rogan

Eugene Rogan is Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Antony's College, where he also serves as Director of the Middle East Centre. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, a leading center for area studies in the UK.

His research focuses on the modern history of the Arab world, particularly during the 18th to 20th centuries. Key areas include the Arab provinces of the Ottoman Empire, the First World War in the Middle East, and the 1948 Palestine War. His current project re-examines the 1860 massacres in Damascus as a case of sectarian conflict and state reconstruction.

Rogan’s publications have significantly shaped the historiography of the modern Middle East. His recent books, such as The Arabs: A History and The Fall of the Ottomans, reflect a consistent engagement with themes of empire, resistance, and national identity. The articles and books listed demonstrate a strong emphasis on military, political, and social transformations in the region, with recurring attention to colonialism, state formation, and collective memory.

• Fellow of the British Academy (2017)

He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including The Middle East in the Age of Empire, 1830–1971 and The History of the Middle East, 1860–1970. While no students or grants are explicitly listed, his leadership of the Middle East Centre indicates active mentorship and research direction. He is involved in public-facing scholarship, regularly participating in lectures and media engagements.

Rogan leads the Middle East Centre at St Antony's College, a hub for interdisciplinary research, conferences, and publications on the region. The center fosters collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and public intellectuals, amplifying the impact of his academic work.