Hossein Bashiriyeh

Hossein Bashiriyeh is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science at Syracuse University, affiliated with both the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Middle Eastern Studies program. He teaches courses on democratization in the Muslim world, Islamic political thought, and Middle Eastern political systems.

• Ph.D., Political Theory, University of Liverpool (1982)
• M.A., Political Behavior, University of Essex (1979)
• B.A., Political Science, Tehran University (1976)

His research focuses on 20th-century political thought, democratic transitions, and the political sociology of the Middle East, particularly analyzing the Islamic Republic of Iran and obstacles to political development. His publications explore civil society, revolutions, and the interplay between tradition and modernity.

Recent scholarship emphasizes democratization trends, ideological frameworks, and sociological interpretations of political systems. While no specific scientific awards are detailed in the provided text, his academic contributions span decades with influential books and articles addressing political vulnerability, governance, and philosophical foundations of political action.