Mohammed Ayoob

Mohammed Ayoob has been an instrumental figure in the history of international relations theory. He is considered a notable scholar among many that have laid the foundation for the once fledgling sub-discipline of Political Science.

Most important are his views concerning sub-altern realism and state failure and decay. Ayoob is also a prolific writer on Third World politics, specifically the Middle East and South Asia.

He is Muslim, of Indian descent. He has a BA in Political Science from Hyderabad University and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Hawaii.

He currently holds the position of University Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Michigan State University's James Madison College.

Ayoob was also a protege of