Steven Brooke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Middle East Studies Program. His areas of study include religion and politics, social movements and non-democratic regimes. His articles have appeared in numerous journals, including the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, British Journal of Political Science, Religion and Politics and the British Journal of Middle East Studies. He is currently working on a book about Interwar Egypt. He joined the UW-Madison faculty in 2019.
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Steven Brooke’s research examines religion and politics in the Middle East. His book, “Winning Hearts and Votes,” examines why non-state groups provide social services, primarily focusing on the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. His work is widely regarded by his peers as at the forefront of the politics of the Middle East.