Zaarour, Khodr M.: - Khodr M. Zaarour, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Political Science at North Carolina State University, brings his extensive expertise in international relations, Middle East politics, and American foreign policy to his groundbreaking work. A former educator at Virginia Tech and a (research assistant intern) staff member at National Defense University and the Middle East Institute, Zaarour's rich academic and practical experiences infuse his research with depth and relevance. His passion for exploring democratic evolution in complex political landscapes makes his insights particularly valuable for students, scholars, and policymakers alike.