Professor Alan Mond is the department’s full-time anchor. He’s known for his intellectually stimulating classes, dry humor, and commitment to helping students tackle big ideas. He brings extensive real-world experience to the classroom, with over 30 years in leadership consulting roles for global Jewish organizations and political figures in the USA and Israel. His courses on Middle East politics, political scandals, and political psychology are student favorites.

Education

  • BA, Yeshiva University
  • MA, ABD, New York University
  • Columbia University Executive Education

Areas of Expertise

American & Comparative Politics, Middle East Politics, Israel Politics, Regional Politics, Political Psychology & Communication

Research

Israel & Middle East Politics, Political Communication, Public Opinion and Polling, Political Psychology

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Comparative Politics
  • Government & Politics of Israel
  • Middle East Politics
  • Political Communication
  • American Politics
  • Congress & the Legislative Process
  • Scandals & Accountability
  • Psychology & Politics