Daniel Tavana

Daniel L. Tavana is a PhD student in the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His educational background includes a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Politics from Princeton University. Additionally, he holds a Master in Public Policy in International and Global Affairs from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Prior to his current academic pursuits, Tavana served as a research associate at the Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED). At Harvard University, he was associated with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and was a co-founder of the Harvard Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy. His research interests encompass elections, comparative political behavior, and public opinion focusing on the Middle East and North Africa region. He is proficient in Farsi and has conducted research in countries like Egypt and Tunisia. Tavana's work has been featured in prominent platforms such as CNN, the Atlantic Council, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.