Mustafa Karahamad

Mustafa Karahamad is a Doctoral Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) since 2020, affiliated with the Transnational Politics department. His work focuses on Muslim religious institutions and the legitimization of political violence in the Middle East, with recent publications analyzing Syria, Iran, Lebanon, and terrorism.

• Education:
  • Master's in History and Political Science (University of Siegen, 2015-2018)
  • Post-Graduate Programme in Post-Conflict Studies (University of Konstanz, 2016)
  • International Parliament Scholarship (German Bundestag, 2019)

His research explores regional power dynamics, conflict mediation, and humanitarian challenges, including the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake. He has contributed to debates on European jihadist deportation policies and coercive peace strategies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship
  • International Parliament Scholarship (IPS) of the German Bundestag