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Micheline Ishay is a Professor of Human Rights and International Studies and Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver's Korbel School of International Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Studies from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on human rights, political theory, the Middle East, and globalization. She has held visiting positions at institutions including Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and Sciences Politiques, Paris.
Key roles include founding director of Korbel's International Human Rights Program and recipient of the 2022 UCCHRE Human Rights in Higher Education Award. Her work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, addressing contemporary challenges such as populism, authoritarianism, and regional conflicts. She has authored influential books like *The History of Human Rights* and *The Human Rights Reader*, widely translated and used in academic curricula.
- Awards: 2022 UCCHRE Award, 2008 University of Denver Distinguished Scholar, and 2004 Philadelphia Inquirer recognition for her book.
- Visiting Roles: Hebrew University (2006), Khalifa University (2010-2013), WZB Berlin (2023), and others.
- Research Foci: Future of internationalism, Middle East peace processes, and human rights advocacy in turbulent regions.
Her current projects include analyzing post-pandemic global dynamics and a monograph on the October 7 crisis in the Middle East. She actively participates in international forums and contributes to policy discussions on human rights and security.
