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Emad Shahin is an Egyptian professor whose academic work primarily focuses on political science and Middle Eastern studies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source identifies Emad Shahin as an Egyptian professor of political science whose academic work primarily focuses on political science and Middle Eastern studies.
Emad Shahin is currently a full-time professor at The American University in Cairo, having left his visiting position at Georgetown.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin is currently a visiting professor at Georgetown University and is on leave from his position at The American University in Cairo.
Emad Shahin earned his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in 1989.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin earned his Ph.D. in 1989 from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Before his current role at Georgetown, Emad Shahin was affiliated with The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to his current role at Georgetown University, Emad Shahin was affiliated with The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
From 2009 to 2012, Emad Shahin held a professorship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
Answer: False
Explanation: From 2009 to 2012, Emad Shahin was the Henry R. Luce Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute, not Harvard University.
Emad Shahin was affiliated with both the Kennedy School of Government and the Islamic Legal Studies Program at Harvard Law School between 2006 and 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Between 2006 and 2009, Emad Shahin was affiliated with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and its Islamic Legal Studies Program at Harvard Law School.
What is Emad Shahin's primary academic field, according to the source?
Answer: Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Explanation: The source states that Emad Shahin's academic work primarily focuses on political science and Middle Eastern studies.
Which university is Emad Shahin currently a visiting professor at?
Answer: Georgetown University
Explanation: Emad Shahin is currently a visiting professor at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
When was Emad Shahin born?
Answer: August 24, 1957
Explanation: Emad Shahin was born on August 24, 1957.
From which institution did Emad Shahin earn his Ph.D. in 1989?
Answer: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Explanation: Emad Shahin earned his Ph.D. in 1989 from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Which institution was Emad Shahin affiliated with before his current role at Georgetown University?
Answer: The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Explanation: Prior to his current role at Georgetown University, Emad Shahin was affiliated with The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Where did Emad Shahin hold the Henry R. Luce Associate Professorship from 2009 to 2012?
Answer: University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute
Explanation: From 2009 to 2012, Emad Shahin was the Henry R. Luce Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
Which Harvard institutions was Emad Shahin affiliated with between 2006 and 2009?
Answer: Kennedy School of Government and Islamic Legal Studies Program at Harvard Law School
Explanation: Between 2006 and 2009, Emad Shahin was affiliated with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and its Islamic Legal Studies Program at Harvard Law School.
Emad Shahin received the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to scholarship and education.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin has received the IIIT Distinguished Scholar Award and the AUC Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, but not the Nobel Peace Prize.
Emad Shahin's research interests include Comparative Politics and Democracy and Political Reform in Muslim societies.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's research interests include Comparative Politics and Democracy and Political Reform in Muslim societies.
Which of the following awards has Emad Shahin received?
Answer: IIIT Distinguished Scholar Award
Explanation: Emad Shahin has received the IIIT Distinguished Scholar Award and the AUC Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Which of these is NOT one of Emad Shahin's main areas of research?
Answer: Quantum Physics
Explanation: Emad Shahin's research interests include Comparative Politics, Democracy and Political Reform in Muslim societies, Islam and Politics, and the Political Economy of the Middle East; Quantum Physics is not listed.
Emad Shahin serves as a contributing author, not editor-in-chief, for *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin serves as the editor-in-chief for *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*.
Emad Shahin has authored or co-authored only two books throughout his academic career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin has authored, co-authored, or co-edited six books.
*Political Ascent: Contemporary Islamic Movements in North Africa* was published in a paperback edition by Westview Press in 1998.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's book *Political Ascent: Contemporary Islamic Movements in North Africa* was released in a paperback edition by Westview Press in 1998.
Emad Shahin's book *Through Muslim Eyes* focused on the life of Sayyid Qutb.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin's book *Through Muslim Eyes* focused on Muhammad Rashid Rida, not Sayyid Qutb.
Emad Shahin was the Editor-in-Chief for *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*, a two-volume work published in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin served as the Editor-in-Chief for *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*, a two-volume work published in 2014.
Emad Shahin co-edited *The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics* with Charles Kurzman.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin co-edited *The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics* with John L. Esposito, not Charles Kurzman.
*The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa* was co-edited by Emad Shahin and Nathan Brown in 2010.
Answer: True
Explanation: *The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa* was co-edited by Emad Shahin and Nathan Brown in 2010.
Emad Shahin co-authored an English book titled *Islam and Democracy: Toward an Effective Citizenship* in 2005.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin co-authored the Arabic book *Islam and Democracy: Toward an Effective Citizenship* in 2005.
What significant editorial role does Emad Shahin hold for *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*?
Answer: Editor-in-chief
Explanation: Emad Shahin serves as the editor-in-chief of *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*.
How many books has Emad Shahin authored, co-authored, or co-edited?
Answer: Six
Explanation: Emad Shahin has authored, co-authored, or co-edited six books.
What is the title of Emad Shahin's book published in 1998 by Westview Press?
Answer: 'Political Ascent: Contemporary Islamic Movements in North Africa'
Explanation: Emad Shahin authored *Political Ascent: Contemporary Islamic Movements in North Africa*, released in paperback by Westview Press in 1998.
Which prominent Islamic scholar and reformer was the subject of Emad Shahin's book *Through Muslim Eyes*?
Answer: Muhammad Rashid Rida
Explanation: Emad Shahin's book *Through Muslim Eyes* focuses on Muhammad Rashid Rida, a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer.
In what year was *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*, edited by Emad Shahin, published?
Answer: 2014
Explanation: *The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics*, edited by Emad Shahin, was published in 2014.
Who co-edited *The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics* with Emad Shahin?
Answer: John L. Esposito
Explanation: Emad Shahin co-edited *The Oxford Handbook of Islam and Politics* with John L. Esposito.
Which book did Emad Shahin co-edit with Nathan Brown in 2010?
Answer: 'The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa'
Explanation: In 2010, Emad Shahin co-edited *The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa* with Nathan Brown.
Emad Shahin served as the North Africa section editor for *Modernist Islam: A Source Book*, edited by Charles Kurzman.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin served as the North Africa section editor for *Modernist Islam: A Source Book*, edited by Charles Kurzman.
Emad Shahin's 2012 article on the Egyptian Revolution was titled 'The Arab Spring: A New Dawn.'
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2012 article on the Egyptian Revolution was titled *The Egyptian Revolution: The Spirit of Tahrir Square*.
In 2010, Emad Shahin contributed a chapter on 'Political Parties in Egypt' to a book edited by Kay Lawson and Saad Eddin Ibrahim.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2010, Emad Shahin contributed the chapter 'Political Parties in Egypt: Alive, but not Kicking' to *Political Parties and Democracy: The Arab World*, edited by Kay Lawson and Saad Eddin Ibrahim.
Emad Shahin's chapter in *The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa* argued for rapid and successful democratic transformation in Egypt.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin's chapter 'Democratic Transformation in Egypt: Controlled Reforms…Frustrated Hopes' analyzed the state of democratic progress in Egypt, implying a more cautious assessment than rapid and successful transformation.
Emad Shahin authored the 'Egypt' entry in the *Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought* published in 2013.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin authored the 'Egypt' entry in the *Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought*, published in 2013.
In *Toleration on Trial* (2008), Emad Shahin's chapter discussed the historical origins of religious intolerance in the Middle East.
Answer: False
Explanation: In *Toleration on Trial* (2008), Emad Shahin's chapter discussed 'Toleration in Modern Islamic Polity: Contemporary Islamist Views,' focusing on modern perspectives rather than historical origins.
Emad Shahin's 2007 article 'Political Islam in Egypt' was part of the book *Political Islam and European Foreign Policy*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2007 article 'Political Islam in Egypt' was published in the book *Political Islam and European Foreign Policy*.
Emad Shahin's 2005 policy brief on Egypt's reforms concluded that they were a definitive reality.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2005 policy brief was titled 'Egypt’s Moment of Reform: A Reality or an Illusion?,' suggesting a questioning of their definitive reality.
Emad Shahin published a working paper for FRIDE in 2005 titled *Political Islam: Ready for Engagement?*.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2005, Emad Shahin published a working paper for FRIDE titled *Political Islam: Ready for Engagement?*.
Emad Shahin contributed only five entries to various publications, primarily focusing on historical figures.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin contributed twenty-two entries to various publications, covering both figures and places.
Emad Shahin's 2003 article in *Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations* focused on the foreign policy of the Islamic Salvation Front in Algeria.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2003 article in *Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations* was titled 'The Foreign Policy of the Islamic Salvation Front in Algeria'.
In *Modernist Islam: A Source Book* (2002), Emad Shahin wrote introductions for chapters on contemporary political leaders.
Answer: False
Explanation: In *Modernist Islam: A Source Book* (2002), Emad Shahin wrote introductions for chapters on significant figures in Islamic modernism, not contemporary political leaders.
Emad Shahin's chapter in *Islamism and Secularism in North Africa* (1994) analyzed the political discourse of Abd al-Salam Yassin.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's chapter in *Islamism and Secularism in North Africa* (1994) was titled 'Secularism and Nationalism: The Political Discourse of Abd al-Salam Yassin'.
Emad Shahin's 1995 article in *Middle East Insight* discussed the economic challenges facing Tunisia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 1995 article in *Middle East Insight* concerning Tunisia was titled 'Tunisia's Renaissance Party: The Rise and Repression of an Islamic Movement,' focusing on political rather than economic challenges.
What was the title of Emad Shahin's 2012 article on the Egyptian Revolution?
Answer: 'The Egyptian Revolution: The Spirit of Tahrir Square'
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2012 article on the Egyptian Revolution was titled *The Egyptian Revolution: The Spirit of Tahrir Square*.
In which book did Emad Shahin contribute the chapter 'Political Parties in Egypt: Alive, but not Kicking' in 2010?
Answer: 'Political Parties and Democracy: The Arab World'
Explanation: Emad Shahin contributed the chapter 'Political Parties in Egypt: Alive, but not Kicking' to *Political Parties and Democracy: The Arab World* in 2010.
What was the focus of Emad Shahin's chapter 'Democratic Transformation in Egypt: Controlled Reforms…Frustrated Hopes' in *The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa*?
Answer: Analyzing the state of democratic progress in Egypt.
Explanation: Emad Shahin's chapter 'Democratic Transformation in Egypt: Controlled Reforms…Frustrated Hopes' analyzed the state of democratic progress in Egypt.
Emad Shahin authored the 'Egypt' entry in which 2013 publication?
Answer: 'Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought'
Explanation: Emad Shahin authored the 'Egypt' entry in the *Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought*, published in 2013.
What topic did Emad Shahin explore in his chapter 'Toleration in Modern Islamic Polity: Contemporary Islamist Views' in the 2008 book *Toleration on Trial*?
Answer: Perspectives on tolerance within modern Islamic political thought.
Explanation: In *Toleration on Trial* (2008), Emad Shahin's chapter explored perspectives on tolerance within modern Islamic political thought.
What was the title of Emad Shahin's 2005 policy brief analyzing the effectiveness of political reforms in Egypt?
Answer: 'Egypt’s Moment of Reform: A Reality or an Illusion?'
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 2005 policy brief on Egypt's reforms was titled *Egypt’s Moment of Reform: A Reality or an Illusion?*.
For which organization did Emad Shahin publish a working paper in February 2005 titled *Political Islam: Ready for Engagement?*?
Answer: FRIDE
Explanation: Emad Shahin published a working paper for FRIDE in February 2005 titled *Political Islam: Ready for Engagement?*.
How many entries did Emad Shahin contribute to various publications, covering figures and places?
Answer: Twenty-two
Explanation: Emad Shahin contributed twenty-two entries to various publications.
Which of the following figures did Emad Shahin write an introduction for in *Modernist Islam: A Source Book* (2002)?
Answer: Muhammad Abduh
Explanation: In *Modernist Islam: A Source Book* (2002), Emad Shahin wrote introductions for chapters on figures such as Muhammad Abduh.
What was the title of Emad Shahin's 1995 article in *Middle East Insight* concerning Tunisia?
Answer: 'Tunisia's Renaissance Party: The Rise and Repression of an Islamic Movement'
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 1995 article in *Middle East Insight* concerning Tunisia was titled *Tunisia's Renaissance Party: The Rise and Repression of an Islamic Movement*.
What was the subject of Emad Shahin's 1992 article in *Middle East Insight* about Algeria?
Answer: Algeria: The Limits to Democracy
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 1992 article in *Middle East Insight* about Algeria was titled *Algeria: The Limits to Democracy*.
What was the subject of Emad Shahin's 1989 article in *The Muslim World*?
Answer: Muhammad Rashid Rida's Perspectives on the West as Reflected in Al-Manar
Explanation: Emad Shahin's 1989 article in *The Muslim World* was titled 'Muhammad Rashid Rida's Perspectives on the West as Reflected in Al-Manar'.
Emad Shahin's op-eds have been published in *The New York Times* and *The Washington Post*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Emad Shahin's op-eds have been published in prominent newspapers such as *The New York Times* and *The Washington Post*.
Emad Shahin has exclusively appeared on Arabic-language television and radio programs.
Answer: False
Explanation: Emad Shahin has appeared on various international media programs, including English-language outlets like CNN, BBC, and NPR, in addition to Al-Jazeera Arabic and English.
Emad Shahin gave interviews to Vice News and Agence France-Presse (AFP) following his death sentence.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following his sentence, Emad Shahin gave interviews to international media, including Vice News and Agence France-Presse (AFP).
In which major newspaper have Emad Shahin's op-eds been published?
Answer: The New York Times
Explanation: Emad Shahin's op-eds have been published in *The New York Times*.
Which of the following television programs has Emad Shahin appeared on?
Answer: Charlie Rose
Explanation: Emad Shahin has appeared on the television program *Charlie Rose*.
Which international media outlet covered Emad Shahin's political case?
Answer: Die Welt (Germany)
Explanation: Emad Shahin's political case received extensive coverage in international media outlets, including *Die Welt* (Germany).
In January 2014, Emad Shahin was accused in Egypt of charges including espionage and leading an illegal organization, which he publicly denied.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 2014, Emad Shahin was accused in Egypt of charges including espionage and leading an illegal organization, which he publicly denied.
The international community largely ignored the charges brought against Emad Shahin in Egypt.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the charges, Emad Shahin received significant international support from academic institutions and organizations, indicating the charges were not ignored.
A Cairo court sentenced Emad Shahin to death in absentia on May 16, 2015, a sentence that was confirmed a month later.
Answer: True
Explanation: A Cairo court sentenced Emad Shahin to death in absentia on May 16, 2015, and this sentence was confirmed on June 16, 2015.
The Committee of Concerned Scientists praised the Egyptian court's decision regarding Emad Shahin, viewing it as a step towards national security.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Committee of Concerned Scientists condemned Emad Shahin's death sentence, describing it as 'retaliation for Shahin’s pro-democracy stance,' not a step towards national security.
What serious charges were brought against Emad Shahin in Egypt in January 2014?
Answer: Espionage and leading an illegal organization
Explanation: In January 2014, Emad Shahin was accused in Egypt of charges including espionage and leading an illegal organization.
Which organization provided international support to Emad Shahin following the charges against him?
Answer: The Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA)
Explanation: The Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA) was among the organizations that provided international support to Emad Shahin.
What was the verdict against Emad Shahin by a Cairo court on May 16, 2015?
Answer: Death sentence in absentia
Explanation: On May 16, 2015, a Cairo court sentenced Emad Shahin to death in absentia.
When was Emad Shahin's death sentence confirmed?
Answer: June 16, 2015
Explanation: Emad Shahin's death sentence was confirmed on June 16, 2015.
How did the Committee of Concerned Scientists describe the death sentence against Emad Shahin?
Answer: Retaliation for Shahin’s pro-democracy stance.
Explanation: The Committee of Concerned Scientists described Emad Shahin's death sentence as 'retaliation for Shahin’s pro-democracy stance'.