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Nadim Rouhana is a Professor of International Affairs and Conflict Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, holding the Issam M. Fares Chair in Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean Studies. He previously held positions at Israeli, Palestinian, and American universities. His research focuses on conflict analysis, power asymmetry in conflict resolution, settler colonialism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He earned his BA from the University of Haifa, MA from the University of Western Australia, and PhD from Wayne State University.
Rouhana's work challenges Western-centric conflict resolution frameworks, emphasizing historical justice and social equity. He co-developed the 'continuing workshop' approach for adversarial dialogue with Herbert Kelman. His research extends to Zionism's settler colonial dynamics and the intersection of religion and nationalism. He has authored/co-edited books like Israel and Its Palestinian Citizens and When Politics Are Sacralized.
His teaching includes courses on conflict theories, reconciliation, and nationalism. He founded Mada al-Carmel, a research center for Palestinian citizens in Israel. Awards include the 2024 James L. Paddock Teaching Award. His grants include support from the Henry R. Luce Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
Key research themes include decolonization, settler colonialism, and the role of historical memory in conflict. He critiques Israel's ethnic privileges and advocates for democratic transformation. His recent work addresses post-October 2023 conflict dynamics and sacralized politics in comparative contexts.
