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Silvana Toska is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Davidson College, where she integrates her expertise in political psychology, Middle East politics, and international relations. Her research focuses on emotional mobilization in revolutionary diffusion, particularly analyzing the Arab Uprisings, and she has authored influential publications such as Revolutionary Emotions: The Roots of Revolutionary Waves (Oxford University Press, 2021).
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Cornell University
- M.Sc. in African Studies, University of Oxford
- M.A. in Arab Studies, Georgetown University
- B.A. in Political Science and French, University of Pennsylvania
Toska’s research bridges theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis, examining topics like intelligence agency interpretation of surprise events, Saudi Arabian foreign policy, and the role of social media in protests. Her work has appeared in academic handbooks (e.g., Routledge Handbook of Political Islam), peer-reviewed journals (e.g., The Middle East Journal), and policy-focused platforms like Monkey Cage and Foreign Policy.
She teaches undergraduate courses including International Relations, Politics of the Middle East, and Political Science Research Methods, emphasizing systematic analysis of policy-relevant questions. Her recent articles highlight intersections of social media, protest movements, and development in conflict prevention, reflecting her long-term engagement with the Arab Uprisings and regional security dynamics.
