Michael Doran

Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, specializing in Middle East policy, U.S. foreign policy, and national security. He has held senior positions in the U.S. government, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East. Doran is a prolific writer and commentator on international affairs, with a focus on the intersection of religion, politics, and security.

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Michael Doran is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, where he focuses on Middle East policy, U.S. foreign policy, and national security. He previously served in senior roles in the U.S. government, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Near East. Doran has also been a professor at New York University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is widely published and frequently appears in major media outlets as an expert on Middle Eastern affairs and U.S. foreign policy.
His work bridges the gap between academia, government, and public commentary, making him a leading voice on the strategic challenges facing the United States and its allies in the Middle East.