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Joseph Andoni Massad is a distinguished Jordanian scholar of Middle Eastern studies and a leading voice in modern Arab political and intellectual history. He serves as Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University. Massad’s work examines nationalism, colonialism, sexuality, and the formation of modern identities in the Arab world, offering sharp, interdisciplinary insights into contemporary and historical debates. Widely published and internationally respected, he is known for his critical approach to global power structures and representations of the Middle East, making him one of the most influential thinkers in his field today.