Maha El-Taji Daghash

Dr. Maha El-Taji Daghash

• Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Program in Near and Middle Eastern Studies,
• University of Washington
• LL. M. International Human Rights Law,
• Center for Civil and Human Rights, Notre Dame University
• J.D. Seattle University School of Law
• B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington

Dr. El-Taji's doctoral studies focussed on Comparative Politics, Law and Society and Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict. Her dissertation explored Arab Local Government in Israel and the influence of the Hamula (clan social system). Her post-doctoral research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem examined the relationship between the Palestinian-Arab citizens of Israel and the Israeli police.