Simon Davis

Professor Simon Davis, affiliated with the City University of New York, specializes in History and Middle Eastern Studies. His research focuses on British colonialism, imperialism, transnational history, and the Middle East during the Mandate period.

• Ph.D., University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Davis’s work examines British counter-insurgency strategies in Palestine, Anglo-American relations in the Persian Gulf, and ideological clashes during WWII. His publications include studies on urban conflict, colonial justice, and post-WWII geopolitical shifts.

His recent articles analyze British military tactics in Palestine (2019), colonial governance (2018), and Anglo-American ideological conflicts (2016). Ongoing projects include research on British civil-military dynamics during the Great Arab Rebellion (1936-1939) and Mandate-era Palestinian policy transitions (1929-1939).

Davis served as a commentator on Iran-related geopolitical issues, notably discussing the 2015 Iran nuclear deal’s implications for trade and regional security.