Feyaad Allie

Feyaad Allie
Known forDemocracy, Identity, Intergroup Relations
AwardsGabriel A. Almond Award, Juan Linz Prize, Best Fieldwork Award, Sage Best Paper Award
Academic background
EducationDartmouth College (B.A. summa cum laude), Stanford University (Ph.D.)
Thesis (2023)

Feyaad Allie is an American policymaker and social scientist with a focus on democracy, identity, intergroup relations and governance at Harvard University. Allie's research examines the challenges of establishing inclusive political systems in multi-ethnic societies. He is currently working on a book project that analyzes the causes and consequences of political representation, focusing on Muslims in India. His work also investigates the dynamics of majority-minority tensions and the responses of political parties to majoritarianism. His methodology includes mixed methods, drawing from administrative data, original surveys, and in-depth interviews with both elites and voters.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Allie has participated in policy-making and advisory roles aimed at addressing social and political challenges in diverse societies. His professional experience includes involvement in an international development project in Nairobi, Kenya, where he focused on issues of governance and social cohesion.