Christine in Petra, Jordan
Christine German
Christine German is a PhD candidate in political science and a program manager at the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University, where she develops and oversees unique program interventions based on empirical research to prevent radicalization.
Prior to her work at PERIL, Christine led international development projects focused on democracy, gender, youth, and countering violent extremism in the Middle East and North Africa for more than 15 years. Her academic work focuses on the ideological underpinnings of radicalization into extremism and the role that media, environment, and tradition play in that process.
Education
PhD, Political Science
Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Expected 2025
MA, International Human Rights
Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver, June 2006
BA, International Studies and French
University of Denver, June 2005
Research and Expertise
Radicalization, extreme ideologies, and countering and preventing violent extremism
Role of Media (digital and traditional) in radicalization and developing ideologies
Terrorism and counter-terrorism
Democracy and authoritarianism
Gender and human rights
Foreign policy of the US, Middle East, and North Africa
Civil society and development policy
Curriculum development
Research and writing, both academic and general audience, including big data and empirical research