Reem Bailony

Reem Bailony is an Assistant Professor of History at Agnes Scott College. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with prior degrees from UC San Diego and UCLA. Her research focuses on modern Middle Eastern history, particularly the Syrian-Lebanese diaspora's role in anti-colonial movements during the interwar period. She specializes in transnationalism and migration patterns, with a focus on the 1925 Syrian Revolt and post-WWI family dynamics in diaspora communities.

• Education:
• BA, University of California, San Diego
• MA, University of California, Los Angeles
• PhD, University of California, Los Angeles

Her book Transnational Rebellion: The Syrian-Revolt of 1925-1927 and the Syrian-Lebanese Diaspora analyzes how diasporic communities shaped anti-colonial struggles under French Mandate. Her work connects local uprisings to global anti-imperial movements, emphasizing transnational solidarity networks. Recent publications examine how diasporic politics influenced national identity formation in Lebanon and Syria.

No awards are listed, though her research demonstrates significant scholarly contributions to Middle Eastern studies. No advising or grant information is provided in the text. She is affiliated with Agnes Scott's History Department and teaches courses related to modern Middle Eastern history and transnational migration studies.