Vincent Durac

Dr. Vincent Durac is an Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin. His research focuses on Middle East Politics, including political reform, civil society, and Yemeni dynamics. He also serves as a visiting professor at Bethlehem University and External Examiner for the University of Malta's International Relations programme. Durac holds degrees from University College Dublin (BCL), Trinity College Dublin (MPhil), and Queen's University Belfast (PhD).

His research interests encompass Political Reform in the Middle East, Civil Society and Democratisation, Political Islam, and International Actors' influence. He has authored/co-authored books on Middle East governance and contributed to journals like Democratization and Mediterranean Politics. Durac has received grants for research on EU policies and Yemeni politics. His professional activities include roles in university committees and memberships in EURAMES and Friends of Bethlehem University Ireland.

• Education:
  • BCL, University College Dublin
  • MPhil, Trinity College Dublin
  • PhD, Queen's University Belfast

His teaching interests emphasize critical thinking and interactive learning, covering Middle East Politics, Development, and Terrorism. He coordinates modules like 'Introduction to Middle East Politics' and 'Terrorism & Political Violence'. Durac has advised on Irish-North African relations and served as a Country Expert for Yemen in the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project.