Shiraz Maher
Reader in Non-State Actors · Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy · King's College London
Quick answer: Shiraz Maher is Reader in Non-State Actors at King's College London. Shiraz Maher shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Please note, Dr Maher is not currently considering new PhD proposals.
Research interests
Conflict; History; Security; Contemporary Syria (The Civil War and post-war transition); Contemporary Saudi Arabia (Vision 2030 and legal reforms); Non-state Actors in the Middle East (particularly their use of violence and governance models); Islamic movements (especially jihadist organisations); Islamic political thought // Intellectual history (focusing on the doctrine of soteriology; Islamic law; and military jurisprudence); Religious authority in contemporary Islam
Frequently asked questions
Is Shiraz Maher hiring PhD students at King's College London?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Shiraz Maher's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Please note, Dr Maher is not currently considering new PhD proposals..
What does Shiraz Maher research?
Conflict; History; Security; Contemporary Syria (The Civil War and post-war transition); Contemporary Saudi Arabia (Vision 2030 and legal reforms); Non-state Actors in the Middle East (particularly their use of violence and governance models); Islamic movements (especially jihadist organisations); I
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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