Bassam Tibi: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Bassam Tibi? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Bassam Tibi (Arabic: بسام طيبي), is a Syrian-born German political scientist and professor of international relations specializing in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern studies. He was born in 1944 in Damascus, Syria to an aristocratic family, and moved to West Germany in 1962, where he later became a naturalized citizen in 1976. He is known for his analysis of international relations and the introduction of Islam to the study of international conflict and of civilization. Tibi is known for introducing the controversial concept of European Leitkultur, as well as the concept of Euroislam to discussions about integration of Muslim immigrants in European countries. Tibi has done research in Asian and African countries. He publishes in English, German, and Arabic.
Quick facts about Bassam Tibi
- Full name: Bassam Tibi
- Born: 1944-04-04
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q66316
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Bassam Tibi?
Bassam Tibi (Arabic: بسام طيبي), is a Syrian-born German political scientist and professor of international relations specializing in Islamic studies and Middle Eastern studies.
What nationality is Bassam Tibi?
Bassam Tibi is Germany.
When was Bassam Tibi born?
Bassam Tibi was born on 1944-04-04.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
