Hassan Hassan

Hassan Hassan, a distinguished voice in the analysis of Middle Eastern geopolitics, hails from the borderlands of eastern Syria and Iraq. His profound understanding of the region's intricate dynamics is shaped by his upbringing amidst the complex sociopolitical tapestry of the area. As a Senior Fellow at the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy in Washington, D.C., Hassan has become a pivotal figure in providing nuanced insights into the volatile interplay of culture, politics, and extremism that defines the region. His expertise is frequently sought by policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic, and he has shared his insights in testimonies before the U.S. Congress. His seminal work, "ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror," co-authored with Michael Weiss, has garnered widespread critical acclaim, securing its place as a New York Times and Washington Post bestseller. This incisive exploration of the rise and transformation of the ISIS organization has been lauded as a must-read by the Wall Street Journal and was selected as one of the Times of London’s Best Books of 2015. The New York Times' Michio Kakutani praised the book for its meticulous examination of the group's evolution, cementing its reputation as an essential resource for understanding terrorism's trajectory in the Middle East. Hassan's writing, marked by its analytical depth and clarity, regularly graces the pages of prestigious publications such as The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and The New York Times. His work primarily delves into themes of militant Islam, the sociopolitical landscape of Syria and Iraq, and the broader geopolitical challenges facing the Gulf States. Through his columns in The National and contributions to leading academic journals, he has solidified his standing as a leading commentator on Middle Eastern affairs, influencing both public discourse and policy formulation.