Hanna Samir Kassab

Hanna Samir Kassab is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Security Studies at East Carolina University. Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Education and Academic Career

Dr. Kassab holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and National Security Studies from the University of Miami, which he completed in 2014.1 He also has degrees in Political Science and History from York University and McMaster University.2

His academic career includes:

• Assistant Professor at East Carolina University (2022-present)15
• Visiting Assistant Professor at Northern Michigan University (2015-2022)1
• Teaching Assistant Professor at East Carolina University (2018-2021)1
• Lecturer at the University of Miami (2014-2015)1

Research and Expertise

Dr. Kassab's research interests and teaching areas include:

• International Security
• Terrorism
• Weak States
• Systemic War
• Foreign Policy
• Comparative Politics3

He has published on topics such as weak states in international relations theory and security in the Americas.2

Professional Experience

Outside of academia, Dr. Kassab has worked as:

• An analyst for Freedom House (2014-2015)14
• A contributing analyst for Wikistrat, focusing on the Middle East and North America1

Publications

Dr. Kassab has authored and co-edited several books, including:

• "Weak States in International Relations Theory: The Cases of Armenia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Lebanon, and Cambodia" (2015)
• "Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century" (co-editor, 2015)2

His work demonstrates a focus on international relations theory, security studies, and the role of weak states in the global system.