Assistant Professor

M.A     Political Science, Sociology and Psychology, Ruprecht Karl Universitat   
            Heidelberg, Germany.
M.A     Political Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie.
Ph.D   Political Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. 

Bio

Professor Alexander’s research examines the significance of social movements in the Middle East and the impact some of them have had on political change. Prior to arriving at ZU, he taught at the University of Utah and University of Wyoming.

His publications include articles, encyclopedia entries, book reviews and a book chapter. They have appeared in Whitehead Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations, International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest: 1500 to the Present, Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World, as well asPolitical Violence and Terrorism and Arab Studies Quarterly. He is a member of several editorial boards, including Annual Editions: Violence and Terrorism, McGraw-Hill and Taking Sides: Clashing Views in World Politics, McGraw-Hill.

Office: Abu Dhabi South Campus, (Room X-203)
Phone: +9712 599 3733
Email: kristian.alexander@zu.ac.ae

Teaching Areas

Comparative Politics in the Middle East (World Regions)
International Relations of the Gulf
Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Research and Professional Activities

His current research has focused on Islamist movements such as Hamas and Hezbollah, nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, as well as regime stability in Saudi Arabia. He has conducted extensive field research and interviewed a number of high-ranking policy-makers over the years.