Dr. Tarek Masoud

Professor

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Biography

Tarek Masoud is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and holds the title of Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School. He serves as the Director of the Middle East Initiative at Harvard, focusing on political issues in the Middle East and the intersection of religion and politics. His research interests encompass the political development sector, with a specific emphasis on Middle Eastern politics, including governance structures and democratic transitions. Masoud has contributed significantly to understanding how these elements interact within the complex socio-political landscape of the region, making him a pivotal figure within this field of study.

Research Interests

Experience

Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance

— Present

Harvard Kennedy School • Cambridge, MA

Professor specializing in democracy and governance.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).