Pete W. Moore stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of political science, currently holding the position of M.A. Hanna Associate Professor of Politics. This professorship is named after Mark Hanna, a significant 19th-century businessman and political strategist from Ohio, famously quoted saying, “There are two things that are important in politics. The first is money and I can’t remember what the second one is.” This quote resonates with Dr. Moore’s focus on political economy.
Pete Moore lectures on Middle East politics and security
Dr. Pete Moore’s expertise lies in comparative politics, critical security studies, and conflict analysis, specifically within the context of the modern Middle East. His extensive academic journey includes positions at universities in both Canada and the Middle East, enriching his global perspective. Notably, he served as the Visiting Kuwait Chair at the prestigious Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, during 2021-22, further solidifying his international academic standing. His commitment to research and public education is evidenced by funding from esteemed organizations such as the Fulbright Commission, the Social Science Research Council, and the Carnegie Foundation, among others. Dr. Moore has also contributed to the academic community through his service on the editorial board of The Middle East Report and as a co-founder of the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies. Currently, he is actively involved with the Committee for Academic Freedom at the Middle East Studies Association and serves as a director of research at Security in Context, demonstrating his dedication to both academic freedom and cutting-edge research.
Dr. Moore’s current research delves into the intricate political economies of militarization and the fiscal dimensions of security, both domestically and regionally. His work meticulously examines how financial dynamics and global pressures influence domestic political structures and institutions across Arab states. To gain firsthand insights, Pete Moore has conducted extensive field research in key countries including Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and the Gulf States. His scholarly contributions are widely recognized, with publications in leading academic journals such as Middle East Report, Comparative Politics, and The International Journal of Middle East Studies. He is presently finalizing his book manuscript, “Jordan’s Long War: State Building and War Economies,” which promises to be a significant contribution to the field.
Within the Department of Political Science, Pete Moore shares his profound knowledge by teaching undergraduate courses on Middle Eastern and African politics, international politics, and contentious politics. Furthermore, at the Weatherhead School of Management’s Doctor of Business Administration program, he leads graduate courses focusing on global political economy and collective action, bridging political science with business perspectives. Dr. Moore is also deeply engaged with student development, serving as the faculty advisor for the Case Model United Nations Team and co-creating the CWRU/Cleveland Council on World Affairs High School Model UN. His broader community engagement is evident in his role as a founder of the Northeast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies, through which he has organized numerous public educational events and scholarly discussions on Middle East politics across Cleveland, in venues like the City Club of Cleveland and Ideastream PBS.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Pete Moore’s academic foundation includes a B.A. from the Virginia Military Institute, an M.A. from the University of Virginia, and a PhD from McGill University, Montreal. His diverse educational background and extensive research experience position him as a leading expert in Middle East political economy and security.
Selected Publications
“Reconceptualizing Security and Political Economy in the Modern Middle East,” Special Roundtable Issue, (editor with Sean Yom) Middle East Law and Governance, Forthcoming 2024
“Dialectics of Hope and Despair in the Arab Uprisings,” (with Atef Said) Middle East Report Winter 2021.
“A Political Economy History of Jordan’s Intelligence Directorate: Authoritarian State Building and Fiscal Crisis,” Middle East Journal 73 (2) Summer 2019
“The Fiscal Politics of Rebellious Grievance in the Arab World: Egypt and Jordan in Comparative Perspective,” The Journal of Development Studies 53 (10) 2017.
Beyond the Arab Spring: Authoritarianism and Democratization in the Arab World, (with Rex Brynen, Bassel Salloukh, and Joelle Zahar), Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2012.
“Beyond Boom and Bust: External Rents, Durable Authoritarianism, and Institutional Adaptation in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan” (co-author Anne Peters), Studies in Comparative International Development, 44 (2), 2009
“Struggles under Authoritarianism: Regimes, states, and professional associations in the Arab World,” (co-author Bassel F. Salloukh) International Journal of Middle East Studies, February 2007
“The War Economy of Iraq,” (co-author Christopher Parker) Middle East Report, Summer 2007
Doing Business in the Middle East: Politics and Economic Crisis in Jordan and Kuwait, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
