USA · Counterterrorism · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Daniel Byman

World-renowned national security expert, former staff member on the 9/11 Commission, and author of groundbreaking books on state sponsorship of terrorism and proxy warfare in the Middle East.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Counterterrorism, Middle East Security, State-Sponsored Terrorism, Intelligence
Academic position: Professor of Security Studies at SFS and Senior Fellow at CSIS
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Counterterrorism, Middle East Security, State-Sponsored Terrorism are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Georgetown guide ↗Social-sciences subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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