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Dr. Mohammed M. Hafez is a Professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. From 2013–2018, he served as department Chair. His expertise focuses on Islamist political violence, radicalization processes, and Middle Eastern politics. He earned his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2000.
Research & Publications: Dr. Hafez has authored over 25 journal articles and book chapters. His notable works include Why Muslims Rebel (2003), Suicide Bombers in Iraq (2007), and his current project The Nearest Enemy examines inter-rebel wars in Algeria, Iraq, and Syria using comparative case analysis and network methodologies. His research emphasizes ideological extremity, intra-militant conflicts, and counter-radicalization strategies.
Teaching: Courses include Islamic Fundamentalism, Middle East Comparative Politics, and Counter Violent Extremism. He advises government/military analysts on terrorism and radicalization issues, and frequently appears on media platforms like PBS, NPR, and C-SPAN.
Key Themes in Publications: Recent works analyze militant group fragmentation (e.g., Syrian civil war networks), financial strategies of Al-Shabaab, and transnational suicide terrorism. His 2025 article on militant financing explores organizational resiliency through funding strategies.
Grants & Collaboration: Collaborates with institutions like the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. His research projects include social network analysis of foreign fighters and preconditions for WMD terrorism innovations.
