Saliba Sarsar

Saliba Sarsar is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Monmouth University, where he has taught core courses including Comparative Politics of the Middle East, Palestinian-Israeli Relations, and World Politics since at least 2022. Born and raised in Jerusalem, he earned his B.A. summa cum laude in Political Science and History from Monmouth University and his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University with a specialization in Middle East affairs.

His academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Political Science and History (Interdisciplinary), summa cum laude, Monmouth University
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Rutgers University, specializing in Middle East affairs

Dr. Sarsar's research centers on Palestinian-Israeli relations, Jerusalem's political status, democratization challenges in the Middle East, and U.S. foreign policy in the region. His work consistently emphasizes dialogue, reconciliation, and civil society's role in conflict resolution, reflecting his lived experience in Jerusalem and commitment to peacebuilding through scholarly analysis and public engagement.

His publication trends reveal evolving scholarly focus: early works (1990s) established foundations in political theory and global governance, while recent scholarship (2018-2022) innovates with multi-faith perspectives on Jerusalem, confederation models for peace, and analyses of democratic backsliding worldwide. This trajectory demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core focus on Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution.

Dr. Sarsar's contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:

• Award of Academic Excellence from the American Task Force on Palestine
• Global Visionary Award
• Stafford Presidential Award of Excellence from Monmouth University
• Humanitarian Award from the National Conference for Community and Justice
• Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation Award

While actively mentoring students through advanced courses like Readings and Research in Political Science (PS 499), no specific doctoral advisees or externally funded grant projects are documented in available records. His public intellectual engagement includes frequent media commentary on Middle East peace processes, as evidenced by 2023-2024 news features discussing pathways to regional stability.