Meet the Team Behind Insightful Middle east Analysis
We’re dedicated too bringing you informed perspectives on the Middle East, and that starts with a team of passionate and experienced individuals. Here’s a look at the people who make our work possible.
Leadership & Editorial vision
Our commitment to rigorous analysis is guided by a strong editorial structure. you benefit from the oversight of dedicated leaders who ensure quality and depth in every piece we publish.
Staff Editor: Alyssa Bivins guides the editorial process, ensuring clarity and impact.
Issue Editors: Sabiha Allouche, Fida Adely, and Hesham Sallam bring focused expertise to each publication.
Guiding Our Direction: The Board of directors
A distinguished Board of Directors provides strategic direction and supports our mission. They represent a wealth of academic and professional experience.
Paul Silverstein (Board Chair) – Reed College
Mona Atia – George Washington University
Kaveh ehsani - DePaul University
Michael Hanna – International Crisis Group
Adam Hanieh – University of Exeter
James Ketterer – Bard College
Vickie Langohr - college of the Holy Cross
James Ryan – Executive Director
Ensuring Scholarly Rigor: The Editorial Committee
We pride ourselves on the scholarly foundation of our work. Our Editorial Committee, comprised of leading academics, provides critical review and guidance. I’ve found that a diverse committee is essential for challenging assumptions and strengthening our analysis.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Hajjar (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Muriam Haleh Davis (University of California, Santa Cruz) lead the committee’s efforts.
Committee Members:
Ayça Alemdaroğlu – Stanford University
Sabiha Allouche – University of exeter
Stephen Gasteyer – Michigan State university
Maziyar Ghiabi – University of exeter
Kanwal Hameed – University of Exeter
Najib Hourani – Michigan State University
Laleh Khalili – University of Exeter
Reinoud Leenders – King’s College London
Shana Marshall - George Washington University
Pascal Menoret – Brandeis University
Jacob mundy – Colgate University
Hesham Sallam – Stanford University
Kevin L. Schwartz – Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Deen Sharp – London School of Economics
Sean Yom – Temple University
Accessibility & Details
We are committed to making our research accessible to a wide audience.
Format: Our content is available online for your convenience.
ISSN: 3065-744X – This unique identifier helps you locate and cite our work.
We believe that openness builds trust. This team represents our dedication to providing you with the most insightful and reliable analysis of the Middle East available.
How to Cite Our Work
When referencing our articles,please use the following format:
“Issue 314 (Spring 2025) masthead,” Middle East Report* 314 (Spring 2025).