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Doug Jones, S.J.

Assistant Professor
Political Science

Courses Taught

Politics of the Middle East and North Africa; Introduction to Comparative Politics; Introduction to International Politics

Education

  • Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2016
  • M.A. Rutgers University, 2013
  • M.Div., Boston College, 2025
  • B.S. The University of Scranton, 2010

Research Interests

  • Politics of the Middle East
  • Political Institutions
  • Reconciliation and Peacebuilding
  • Corruption and Patronage
  • Migrants and Refugees

Publications and Media Placements

  • "Clientelism and Its Discontents: The Role of Wasta in Shaping Political Attitudes and Participation in Jordan." Mediterranean Politics, 2024.
  • "Challenging the Rules of the Game: Clientelism and Dissent in the Middle East." Democratization, 2023.
  • "Talking About Wasta: Attitudes Toward Informal Politics in Jordan." Confluences Méditerranée, 2019.

Honors and Awards

  • Fulbright Fellowship
  • Boren Scholarship

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Political Science Association
  • Middle East Studies Association
  • Midwest Political Science Association