Shadi Hamid

Columnist and Editorial Board member, The Washington Post; Research professor of Islamic Studies, Fuller Seminary

Shadi Hamid is a prominent political scientist, author, and columnist. Here are the key details about him:

Professional Roles

Shadi Hamid currently holds the following positions:

Columnist and Editorial Board member at The Washington Post (since October 2023)1 3
Research Professor of Islamic Studies at Fuller Seminary1 2
Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service (since January 2022)1

Previously, he was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution for over 8 years, from July 2015 to October 2023.1 4

Academic Background

Hamid's educational background includes:

Ph.D. in Political Science from Oxford University (Marshall Scholar)1 3
M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service1 2
B.S. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service1 2

Publications and Achievements

Shadi Hamid is an accomplished author, having written several books:

"The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East and the Rise and Fall of an Idea"1 2
"Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam is Reshaping the World" (shortlisted for the 2017 Lionel Gelber Prize)1 2 3
"Temptations of Power: Islamists and Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East" (named a Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2014)1 3

In 2019, Hamid was named one of the world's top 50 thinkers by Prospect magazine.1 2 3

Other Endeavors

Hamid is also the co-founder of Wisdom of Crowds, a podcast, newsletter, and debate platform.1 2 3

Shadi Hamid is known for his expertise in Islamic studies, Middle Eastern politics, and the intersection of religion and politics. His work has made significant contributions to the understanding of these complex topics in academic and public discourse.