Robert K. Beshara

Robert K. Beshara is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Arts & Human Sciences at Northern New Mexico College. His academic work bridges critical psychology, psychoanalytic theory, and decolonial studies with a focus on social justice applications.

His research interests span critical psychology, decolonial psychoanalysis, Islamophobia studies, and transmodern film theory. Beshara's work consistently challenges Western psychological frameworks through postcolonial and decolonial lenses, examining how colonial power structures shape psychological theory and practice.

Beshara's publications reveal a strong trajectory in developing critical alternatives to mainstream psychology, with particular attention to Islamophobia, liberation praxis, and cultural representations in cinema. His work frequently engages with Edward Said's postcolonial theory and psychoanalytic approaches to decolonization.

As founder of the Critical Psychology website (www.criticalpsychology.org), Beshara has established a platform for advancing critical perspectives in psychological theory and practice beyond conventional academic boundaries.