Kathleen Bailey

Kathleen Bailey is a Professor of the Practice and Director of the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program and the Islamic Civilization & Societies Program at Boston College. She holds a Ph.D. and A.B. from Boston College. Her research focuses on ethnic and regional politics in the former Soviet space, particularly Uzbekistan and Central Asia, with a forthcoming book on clan dynamics in Uzbekistan. She teaches courses on Muslim regions, including Central Eurasia, Middle Civilization, and the Balkans.

• Education: A.B. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Boston College

Her research interests include Central Asian politics, Russian politics, Balkan expertise, and American politics. She directs programs emphasizing Islamic civilizations and coordinates initiatives like the Gabelli Scholars Program and Middle East-focused immersion experiences. Her recent publications include contributions to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and analyses of regional geopolitics.

Her work bridges academic research with practical programs, fostering interdisciplinary study of Islamic civilizations and strategic partnerships in the Middle East. She maintains active engagement in global diplomacy seminars and regional leadership studies.