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Bassam S. Haddad is an Associate Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. He is a prominent scholar in Middle East studies, with deep expertise in the political economy of Syria and authoritarian resilience. He is actively involved in multiple academic and public intellectual initiatives, including the Arab Studies Institute, Jadaliyya, and the Arab Studies Journal.
Education:
- BA, Georgetown University
- MA, Georgetown University
- PhD, Georgetown University
His research focuses on the political economy of the Middle East, particularly state-business relations in Syria, knowledge production about the region, and the impact of violence and U.S. foreign policy. He emphasizes critical analysis of authoritarian resilience and the dynamics of development in developing countries, especially in Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Though no recent articles are listed in the provided text, his scholarly output centers on interdisciplinary approaches combining political science, economics, and cultural studies to understand contemporary Middle Eastern politics and intellectual production.
Scientific Awards:
- Jere L. Bacharach Service Award, Middle East Studies Association (2017)
Haddad has founded and led numerous academic and educational initiatives, including the Middle East Studies Pedagogy Initiative (MESPI), the Knowledge Production Project, and the audio magazine Status. He has advised or mentored many scholars through collaborative platforms such as Jadaliyya and Tadween Publishing. He is currently working on a forthcoming book titled Understanding The Syrian Tragedy: Regime, Opposition, Outsiders (Stanford University Press). He has secured intellectual and institutional support through editorial and executive leadership roles rather than traditional grant funding.
Labs, Teams, and Initiatives:
- Co-founder and Editor, Jadaliyya e-zine
- Executive Director, Arab Studies Institute
- Founding Editor, Arab Studies Journal
- Director, Middle East Studies Pedagogy Initiative (MESPI)
- Executive Producer, Status audio magazine
- Coproducer/Director, Documentary About Baghdad
- Director, Documentary Series Arabs and Terrorism
