Dr. Murad Idris

Biography

Murad Idris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and previously served as an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. His research covers a diverse array of topics within political theory and history, focusing particularly on war and peace, critical theory, and Arabic Islamic political thought. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the David Easton Award from the American Political Science Association and the International Ethics Book Award from the International Studies Association. His major publications include the book 'War and Peace: Genealogies of Violent Ideal in Western Islamic Thought,' which has been well-received both academically and critically. Additionally, Prof. Idris is actively involved in projects examining the modern definitions and reformulations of Islam, including the book 'Islam and Modernity: Genealogies of Definition, Reform, and Jihad.' His work has appeared in prominent journals and contributed significantly to discussions on comparative political theory and international political theory.

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