Areas of Study
International Relations & Organizations, Ethnicity & Nationalism, Olympics & Politics, and Media, Film, & Politics
Selected Publications
- Nationalism on the World Stage: Cultural Performance at the Olympic Games. University Press of America
- “War Games” Diplomatic Courier,, Vol 2 Issue 2,pp 6- 9.
Selected Collegiate Service
- Advisor: United Nations Association
- Coordinator: Model Arab League, Model NATO, Model United Nations Programs
- Curriculum Development: Dept. of Political Science Dialogue of Civilizations Program (02-03)
Selected Professional Activities
- 2011/2012 Scholar In Residence, National Council on US – Arab Relations
- American Political Science Association
- Freelance Political Strategist
- Keynote Speaker for a National Council US – Arab Relations MAL Program (03, 04)
- Keynote Speaker for a United Nations Association of Greater Boston UN program (03, 04, 06)
Selected Honors
- 2011: Named Inaugural Scholar in Residence, National Council on US – Arab Relations
- 2011: Nominee, NU Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2003: Lifetime Achievement Award, National council on US – Arab Relations
- 1999: Merrimack Medal for Outstanding Service to the College
Upcoming and Recent Courses Taught
Undergraduate
- POLS 3320- Politics and Mass Media
- POLS 4575- Special Topics: Politics & Film
- POLS 1155- Comparative Politics
- POLS 1160- International Relations
- POLS 4580- Special Topics: Nationalism
- POLS 4701- Political Science Senior Capstone
- POLS 3580- International Relations & International Organizations
- POLS 4912- Model United Nations
- POLS 4915- Model Arab League
- POLS 4918- Model NATO
Graduate
- POLS 7376- Government and Politics of the Middle East
- POLS 7358- International Organizations
