Alexandra Domike Blackman

Name and title:

Alexandra Domike Blackman, Assistant Professor, Government

Academic focus:

Middle Eastern politics, history, religion, gender

Current research project: 

I am working on a book project that explores how French colonialism shaped Tunisian political identities, as well as several articles about the current challenges facing female politicians in Tunisia.

Previous positions: 

Post-Doctoral Associate, Social Sciences, New York University – Abu Dhabi, 2019-2020

Academic background: 

• Ph.D., Political science, Stanford University, 2019
• B.A., International relations, Tufts University, 2010

Last book read:

“Weather” by Jenny Offill 

In your own time/when not working:

Spending time outside, hanging with our dogs, biking, running, watching BBC crime dramas, traveling to new places

Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:

Middle Eastern Politics, Religion and Politics

What most excites you about Cornell:

Curious students and engaged faculty