Bridging scholarship and policy for real-world impact
Advancing empirically grounded research and analytically rigorous insight to address complex socio-political landscapes and geopolitical dynamics shaped by state and non-state actors across the MENA region and beyond.

I am a sociologist and policy researcher whose work links critical sociological inquiry to decision-oriented policy analysis. I serve as Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at George Mason University and hold a PhD in Sociology from George Mason University.
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Featured Research
Empirically grounded studies at the intersection of law, authoritarian rule, and technology—examining digital authoritarianism, algorithmic legalism, and militant propaganda in the context of evolving geopolitical developments across MENA—with policy-relevant findings.

Authoritarianism and Legalism
The hand of swift justice is restricted by the laws — al-Sisi, 2015

Bulletin from the Shadows
Primary-source analysis of extremist propaganda across MENA and beyond.

Militant Groups Propaganda
The pen has become as important as the bullet — Dabiq Magazine
Highlights & Updates

Bulletin from the Shadows
Evidence-based updates on militant and extremist propaganda across MENA and beyond. Primary-source analysis—statements, videos, and digital publications—delivered with concise assessments and early indicators.






