Najib Ghadbian
دانشیار · Democratization in the Arab World
University of Arkansas Fayettevilleمعرفی
Najib Ghadbian serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas, with additional affiliation to Middle East Studies. He has been a frequent political commentator for al-Jazeera Satellite TV Channel since January 2000 and contributes to US, European, and Middle Eastern media outlets.
His academic credentials include:
- BA in Political Science from United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain
- MA in Political Science from Rutgers State University, Newark Campus
- PhD in Political Science from CUNY Graduate School & University Center (1995)
Dr. Ghadbian's research centers on democratization dynamics in the Arab world, Syrian political structures, Islamic movements, and US-Mideast relations. His work examines constitutional design in Syria and international dimensions of the Syrian conflict, bridging scholarly analysis with real-world policy applications through publications in journals like Middle East Journal and al-Mustaqbal al-`Arabi.
His publication timeline (1997-2016) reveals evolving scholarly focus from theoretical democratization frameworks toward urgent Syrian transition issues, with recent works analyzing GCC-Syria relations (2016) and no-fly zone proposals (2015) reflecting immediate policy engagement amid the Syrian conflict.
Professional roles include board membership at the Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (2003-2005), the Day After Project for Syrian democratic transition, and service as special representative of the Syrian National Coalition to Washington and the UN (2013-2018). While holding significant policy advisory positions, no formal scientific awards are documented in available materials.
He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on Middle East politics, Islam and politics, and contemporary regional issues. Professional affiliations span the Middle East Studies Association (2005-2021), American Political Science Association (2005-2014), and Middle East Institute (2005-2021), though details about research grants, student advising, or laboratory teams remain unspecified.
