Overview
I study topics at the nexus of International Relations and Comparative Politics. My research explores state transitions from political instability, with a focus on forced migration and authoritarian nostalgia, particularly in the Middle East. I rely on causal inference methods, integrating original data with fieldwork and qualitative interviews. I hold a MS in Political Science from the University of Utah and a BA in Middle East Studies/Arabic from the University of Arkansas.
Recent Publications
Civilian Harm and Military Legitimacy in War
Journal Article International Organization · July 1, 2025 The legitimacy of armed forces in the eyes of civilians is increasingly recognized as crucial not only for battlefield effectiveness but also for conflict resolution and peace building. However, the concept of “military legitimacy” remains under-theorized ... Full text Open Access CiteThe Causes and Consequences of Refugee Flows: A Contemporary Reanalysis
Journal Article American Political Science Review · February 1, 2025 The world faces a forced displacement crisis. Tens of millions of individuals have been forced across international boundaries worldwide. Therefore, the causes and consequences of refugee flows are the subjects of significant social science inquiry. Unfort ... Full text Open Access CiteRecent Grants
The Political Economy of Authoritarian Nostalgia: Catastrophic Forgetting in Newly Consolidated Democracies
ResearchPI-Fellow · Awarded by American Political Science Association · 2025 - 2026View All Grants