Dr. David Romano is a Thomas G. Strong Professor of Middle East Politics at Missouri State University. He has authored numerous publications on the Kurds and the Middle East, including two books.
His research interests cover nationalism, social movements, theories of peace and conflict, political violence, politicized Islam, Middle-East and Mediterranean politics (with a special emphasis on Turkey, Iraq, the Kurds and other Middle Eastern minorities) and foreign policy.
Dr. Romano has been a Rudaw columnist since 2010.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano shares his perspective.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano explains why President Trump’s claim about the recent Turkey deal doesn’t make any sense.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano explains why the Kurds are not safer without U.S. support.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano address the complicated relationship between Turkey and the Kurds.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano addresses the most recent chemical attack in Syria.
Middle East politics expert Dr. David Romano weighs in on why Lebanon is restricting Syrians’ entry into the country.