Dr. Greg Fealy

Biography

Greg Fealy is an Associate Professor and Senior Fellow specializing in Indonesian politics at the Australian National University. His academic journey has been marked by a focus on the study of traditionalist Muslim political parties, particularly the Nahdlatul Ulama, and the dynamics of terrorism and transnational Islamist movements in Indonesia. Fealy's distinguished career spans several pivotal roles, including Head of the Department of Political and Social Change (2013-2018) and member of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to Australia-Indonesia relations. He has served as a consultant for the Australian Government and worked closely with Indonesian civil society on various initiatives. Fealy's research interests are broad, encompassing modern Islamic political history, democratization, Islamism, and jihadist ideology and strategy. His notable roles also include being a Visiting Professor at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Through his works, he has contributed significantly to understanding contemporary Islamic politics in Southeast Asia.

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