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Hendrik Jan Kraetzschmar is Associate Professor in the Comparative Politics of the Middle East and North Africa at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds. He is also Deputy Head of School and Director of Postgraduate Taught Education, reflecting his leadership in academic administration. His research and teaching focus on political regimes, institutions, electoral and party politics, coalition governance, and gender dynamics in the MENA region.
Education:
- PhD in Middle East Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- MA in Comparative Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- BA in Political Science and Social Anthropology, University of Heidelberg
His research interests center on comparative politics in authoritarian and transitional contexts, particularly in Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Morocco, and Tunisia. He investigates how political opposition operates under repression, the mechanics of electoral participation in hybrid regimes, and the evolving roles of women and marginalized communities in political life. His interdisciplinary work extends to LGBTQ+ communities in Ceuta and Melilla, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusion and social justice.
The most recent publications show a strong trend toward coalition governance, electoral reform, and identity politics in the Arab world. His work increasingly integrates gender and sexuality studies with political science, especially in authoritarian environments. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Francesco Cavatorta and Paolo Rivetti, producing influential edited volumes and special journal issues on Islamists, opposition cooperation, and multiparty governance.
Scientific Awards:
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Kraetzschmar has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students on topics such as Saudi foreign policy, the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria, and youth and gender attitudes in Jordan. He has served as an external examiner at several UK universities. His research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations and funding from institutions like the Ceutan Institute of Studies. He is actively involved in the University of Leeds’ Queer Area Studies Network, promoting research on LGBTQ+ issues in the Middle East.
He leads a pilot research project on LGBTQ+ communities in Spanish North African enclaves, combining political science with urban and gender studies. His affiliations include the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES), and he contributes regularly to public discourse through platforms like The Conversation.
