Rahsaan Maxwell

Rahsaan Maxwell is a Professor of Politics at the Department of Politics within New York University’s College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on comparative politics, political behavior, and immigration policy in Western Europe, particularly exploring issues of diversity, national identity, and integration challenges faced by immigrant populations. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

His work examines topics such as refugee integration, citizenship rights, and the impact of partisan polarization on public health policies, with a strong emphasis on Germany, France, and Switzerland. He has published extensively on topics including immigration policy preferences, the role of higher education in fostering cosmopolitanism, and the geographic dimensions of political division.

Key research themes include the interplay between immigration demographics and public opinion, the effects of hate crimes on refugee support, and the moral dilemmas shaping political behavior during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often utilizing cross-national surveys and qualitative methods.

Despite his prolific output, no academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising record remains unspecified, though his research often addresses societal integration challenges that may align with student interests in migration studies or comparative politics.