Irfan Nooruddin

Irfan Nooruddin is a Professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, holding the Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Chair in Indian Politics. His research focuses on international relations, democratization, globalization, and political economy. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• B.A. in Political Science, Ohio Wesleyan University

Research interests span globalization backlash, democratic backsliding, conflict dynamics, and the role of religion in politics. His work frequently examines how domestic political challenges influence international behavior, particularly in post-conflict environments and authoritarian regimes’ impact on global institutions.

His recent articles highlight themes like the erosion of democratic norms, the impact of religious nationalism in American politics, and the strategic behavior of states in international organizations. He critiques and expands frameworks for understanding post-conflict elections, IMF programs, and the political economy of development.

No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his extensive publication record reflects academic recognition. His work often intersects with policy analysis, such as evaluating U.S.-India trade dynamics and accessibility in urban infrastructure projects like the Mumbai Metro.