Michael Rubin (author)

Michael Rubin is an American author and scholar specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, particularly Iranian and Turkish politics, and counterterrorism. He is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.

Rubin's work often focuses on the internal dynamics of Middle Eastern regimes, the potential for democratic reform in the region, and the challenges posed by extremist groups. He is a frequent commentator on television and in print media, offering analysis on current events in the Middle East.

Rubin has authored several books, including Into the Shadows: Radical Vigilantes in Khatami's Iran (2001), Turkey's Atatürk: An Ideology in Eclipse (2011), and Dancing with the Devil: The Perils of Engaging Rogue Regimes (2014). He has also written extensively for various publications, including Commentary, The Wall Street Journal, and National Review.

He holds a Ph.D. in history from Yale University and has previously taught at Yale, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Johns Hopkins University. His research and writings have been subject to both praise and criticism, reflecting the often-contentious debates surrounding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. He has also served as a staff officer for Near East and South Asia affairs at the Pentagon.