معرفی
Kira Jumet is an Associate Professor of Government at Hamilton College. Her work focuses on comparative politics, Middle East politics, and social movements, particularly examining the role of emotions in protest mobilization during the 2011 and 2013 Egyptian uprisings. She is the author of the book Contesting the Repressive State: Why Ordinary Egyptians Protested During the Arab Spring (Oxford University Press, 2017), which synthesizes her research on authoritarian regimes and democratization.
- Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University.
- M.A. in Middle East Studies from The American University in Cairo.
- A.B. in International Relations and Middle East Studies from Brown University.
Educational Background
Research Trends: Jumet’s scholarship explores the intersections of social movements, regional security, and qualitative methodologies. Her work highlights how emotional dynamics and authoritarian resilience shape protest participation in the Middle East, with a focus on Egypt and the broader Islamicate world.
- American Political Science Association
- Middle East Studies Association
- National Conference of Black Political Scientists
Professional Affiliations
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