Max Abrahms Associate Professor of Political Science m.abrahms@neu.edu 617.373.2796 @MaxAbrahms Expertise civil war, comparative politics, government response to terrorism, human security, insurgency, International Relations, Iran conflict, ISIS, NATO, nonviolent protest, Russia Ukraine war, terrorism Max Abrahms in the Press Newsweek Was the UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Terrorism? | Opinion Op-ed co-written by Max Abrahms, a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University. Fox News Biden seems to take credit for Assad’s downfall amid fears of Islamic State revival Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counterterrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital, “It is also expected that ISIS will manifest as a non-trivial issue in the new Syria…” Fox News Netanyahu’s defiance of Biden-Harris Rafah invasion threats led to elimination of Sinwar, experts say Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counterterrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital, “Biden and Harris have been basing their advice to Netanyahu on American political calculations.” Fox News IDF ops in Beirut bring closure for some; Hezbollah terrorists who killed Americans now dead Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counter-terrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital that, “Targeted killings have been a cornerstone of U.S. counterterrorism since the 9/11 attacks. And yet, Israel killing Hezbollah terrorists with American blood on their hands has been rebuked by Democrat leaders.” Fox News Al Qaeda chief invites foreign fighters to train in Afghanistan, target West: ‘Safe haven for terrorists’ “The fact that al Qaeda leaders are now calling for foreign fighters to come to Afghanistan substantially increases the odds of foreign fighters heading there. This development will be unsurprising for hawks who warned about the dangers of withdrawing from Afghanistan,” Max Abrahms, terrorism expert and professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox […] A war with no walls: Inside the devastating impact of Israel-Hamas war around the globe “There will be many people who simply will not vote for Biden because of his strong pro-Israel stance, and they were previously reliable Biden voters,” said Max Abrahms, a political scientist at Northeastern University in Boston. CBC News Israeli warplanes pound Gaza. A ground invasion is expected. Does Hamas have an endgame? “[It] could intensify grievances against Israel, strengthening a revenge impact among the Palestinian population,” said Max Abrahms, an associate political science professor at Northeastern University in Boston, and an expert in international security, especially in the areas of terrorism and counterterrorism. System Update with Glenn Greenwald Taibbi/Shellenberger Clash with Censorship Regime in Congress (Again). DEBATE: Glenn & Israel Supporter, Max Abrahms Discuss War in Gaza. Newsweek Joe Biden’s Israel Headache is Getting Worse and Worse “Biden is feeling increased pressure from his party to temper support for Israel,” Max Abrahms, a political science professor at Northeastern University, who specializes in international security, wrote on Thursday. Biden is getting squeezed over Israel-Hamas war. Will it cost him the White House? “This war is bad for the Democratic party. It’s divisive,” said Max Abrahms, a political scientist at Northeastern University in Boston. Max Abrahms for Northeastern Global News Iran’s strike on Israel can be seen as ‘declaration of war,’ Northeastern expert says Iran’s strike on Israel can be seen as ‘declaration of war,’ Northeastern expert says Iran launched a strike, deploying more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% which were intercepted by Israel and its allies. Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again Following Moscow attack, terrorism expert says ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before terrorists strike the US again Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III? Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III? With tensions now flaring in the Middle East and in Europe, can the two crises snowball into one global war or are they contained? Here’s why the drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani could lead to more violence, not less Here’s why the drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani could lead to more violence, not less Taking out the leader of a militant group—such as Soleimani, who commanded Iran’s powerful Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps—often results in the group “paradoxically becoming even more violent, because lower-level members with even less restraint become empowered,” says Northeastern associate professor Max Abrahms. When corporations respond to terror attacks with acts of kindness—and when they don’t When corporations respond to terror attacks with acts of kindness—and when they don’t When targeted by terrorism, businesses tend to respond with charitable support. But the story changes when companies themselves are at risk. So the US has pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. What does that mean to me? So the US has pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal. What does that mean to me? President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the landmark international nuclear deal with Iran, announcing that stringent economic sanctions against Tehran will be reinstated. “How we’re better off in terms of U.S. national security, I’m not entirely clear,” said political science professor and terrorism theorist Max Abrahms. The global implications of Trump’s Syria strike The global implications of Trump’s Syria strike Was the Trump administration’s military strike in Syria a symbolic show of force or something more? According to assistant professor Max Abrahms, a terrorism theorist at Northeastern, it seems that the U.S. retaliatory strikes “were intended only to be a warning about the costs of using chemical weapons.” The terror in Nice and security across the EU The terror in Nice and security across the EU France is reeling from its third major attack in 19 months after a lone terrorist sped a truck into a crowd of people gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks. The attack killed at least 84 people and injured more than 200 others. We asked Northeastern experts to analyze these types of “lone wolf” terrorist attacks, the media’s use of graphic footage from the scene, and what the terror in Nice could mean for the European Union’s security procedures. Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks Faculty experts examine a range of issues in Brussels attacks The horrific bombings in Brussels on Tuesday have left another European city reeling after a terrorist attack. In the aftermath, we asked an interdisciplinary group of faculty members to offer insight into the events. 3Qs: The Islamic State threat and its political impact 3Qs: The Islamic State threat and its political impact Terrorism theorist Max Abrahms explains how the Islamic State group’s reach beyond its centralized area should not come as a surprise, and neither should its impact on politics here in the U.S.
Newsweek Was the UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Terrorism? | Opinion Op-ed co-written by Max Abrahms, a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University.
Fox News Biden seems to take credit for Assad’s downfall amid fears of Islamic State revival Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counterterrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital, “It is also expected that ISIS will manifest as a non-trivial issue in the new Syria…”
Fox News Netanyahu’s defiance of Biden-Harris Rafah invasion threats led to elimination of Sinwar, experts say Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counterterrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital, “Biden and Harris have been basing their advice to Netanyahu on American political calculations.”
Fox News IDF ops in Beirut bring closure for some; Hezbollah terrorists who killed Americans now dead Max Abrahms, a leading expert on counter-terrorism and a tenured professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox News Digital that, “Targeted killings have been a cornerstone of U.S. counterterrorism since the 9/11 attacks. And yet, Israel killing Hezbollah terrorists with American blood on their hands has been rebuked by Democrat leaders.”
Fox News Al Qaeda chief invites foreign fighters to train in Afghanistan, target West: ‘Safe haven for terrorists’ “The fact that al Qaeda leaders are now calling for foreign fighters to come to Afghanistan substantially increases the odds of foreign fighters heading there. This development will be unsurprising for hawks who warned about the dangers of withdrawing from Afghanistan,” Max Abrahms, terrorism expert and professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Fox […]
A war with no walls: Inside the devastating impact of Israel-Hamas war around the globe “There will be many people who simply will not vote for Biden because of his strong pro-Israel stance, and they were previously reliable Biden voters,” said Max Abrahms, a political scientist at Northeastern University in Boston.
CBC News Israeli warplanes pound Gaza. A ground invasion is expected. Does Hamas have an endgame? “[It] could intensify grievances against Israel, strengthening a revenge impact among the Palestinian population,” said Max Abrahms, an associate political science professor at Northeastern University in Boston, and an expert in international security, especially in the areas of terrorism and counterterrorism.
System Update with Glenn Greenwald Taibbi/Shellenberger Clash with Censorship Regime in Congress (Again). DEBATE: Glenn & Israel Supporter, Max Abrahms Discuss War in Gaza.
Newsweek Joe Biden’s Israel Headache is Getting Worse and Worse “Biden is feeling increased pressure from his party to temper support for Israel,” Max Abrahms, a political science professor at Northeastern University, who specializes in international security, wrote on Thursday.
Biden is getting squeezed over Israel-Hamas war. Will it cost him the White House? “This war is bad for the Democratic party. It’s divisive,” said Max Abrahms, a political scientist at Northeastern University in Boston.