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Tamir Moustafa is a Professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on comparative judicial politics, the interplay of religion and politics, authoritarianism, and the political dynamics in the Middle East. Moustafa has conducted significant research on the Egyptian Supreme Constitutional Court and how judicial processes can influence authoritarian regimes. His work has been recognized widely, particularly through his major publication 'Struggle Constitutional Power: Law, Politics, Economic Development in Egypt,' published by Cambridge University Press. His primary interest lies in how legal structures interact with competing visions of state and society, with a focus on Islamic law and liberal rights. He has received various research grants from prestigious institutions and has held visiting fellowships at notable universities including UC Berkeley and Princeton. Moustafa’s current projects continue to explore the intersections of law and religion in contexts like Egypt and Malaysia, analyzing how legal frameworks can provoke social contention and shape national identities. His contributions to political science have been acknowledged through several awards, including the Lasting Contribution Award from the American Political Science Association.
Simon Fraser University • Vancouver
Professor of International Studies, focusing on legal and political dynamics, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts.
Department of Philosophy