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Carmen Fulco is a Lecturer in Middle East Studies at King’s College London, affiliated with the Department of War Studies within the School of Security Studies. Her research focuses on Middle East politics, Islamic Studies, and pedagogical innovation in higher education. She holds a PhD in Middle East Politics from the University of Otago (2022), alongside degrees from Sapienza University of Rome. Prior to her PhD, she conducted fieldwork in Egypt and Tunisia during and after the 2011 Uprisings, shaping her research on authoritarianism, protest movements, and political organizations.
Education:
- PhD in Politics of the Middle East, University of Otago, 2022
- MA in Oriental Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, 2017
- BA in Oriental Studies, University of Rome, 2013
Research Interests: Her work examines Tunisia’s political dynamics, youth politics, and the impact of authoritarian practices on protest movements. She also explores pedagogical frameworks for internationalizing Middle East Studies, including collaborative online learning. Key themes include Islamist movements, political elites, and neoliberal influences on populism in the MENA region.
Publications Trends: Carmen’s recent articles analyze Tunisia’s post-2011 political evolution, Ennahda Party dynamics, and pedagogical strategies for Middle East Studies. Her work bridges organizational theory with political practice, emphasizing subaltern perspectives and institutional change.
Grants & Projects: She contributed to the “Fostering Cross-Cultural Education” project, exploring internationalization in Middle East Studies pedagogy.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at King’s College London, contributing to interdisciplinary research on security and governance.
