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{{short description|American political theorist}}
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'''Micheline Ishay''' is a political theorist known for her work in international relations and the history of human rights. She is Professor of International Studies and Human Rights at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver,<ref>{{cite web|title=Micheline Ishay faculty page|url=http://www.du.edu/korbel/faculty/ishay.html|website=University of Denver|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref> where she served as Director of the International Human Rights Program (1992- 2010) and Executive Director of the Center on Rights Development (1993-2011). In 2008, she was named the University of Denver Distinguished Scholar, and she is an affiliate faculty member with the Center for Middle East Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.du.edu/korbel/middleeast/about-us/faculty-staff.html|title=Center for Middle East Studies {{!}} Josef Korbel School of International Studies {{!}} University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref>
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| nationality = American
| occupation = Political theorist
| notable_works = The History of Human Rights, The Human Rights Reader, The Levant Express
| education = Ph.D. in Political Science and International Studies, Rutgers University (1992)
| employer = University of Denver
| title = Professor of International Studies and Human Rights, Director of the International Human Rights Program
| term = 1992–2010, 2019–present
| awards = the University of Denver Distinguished Scholar (2008)
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'''Micheline R. Ishay''' is an American political theorist known for her work in international relations and the [[history of human rights]]. She is professor of [[international studies]] and [[human rights]] at the [[Josef Korbel School of International Studies]] at the [[University of Denver]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Micheline Ishay faculty page|url=http://www.du.edu/korbel/faculty/ishay.html|website=University of Denver|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref> where she serves as director of the International Human Rights Program (1992–2010, 2019–present) and was executive director of the Center on Rights Development (1993-2011). In 2008, she was named the University of Denver Distinguished Scholar, and she is an affiliate faculty member with the Center for Middle East Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.du.edu/korbel/middleeast/about-us/faculty-staff.html|title=Center for Middle East Studies |publisher= Josef Korbel School of International Studies - University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


Ishay received an Ph.D. in Political Science and International Studies from Rutgers University (1992). She was a fellow at the Center for Critical Culture and Contemporary Analysis, Rutgers University (1987-88); Assistant Professor at Hobart and William Smith College (1990-1992); Senior Fellow at the Center for Democracy Collaborative, University of Maryland (2004); Lady Davis Visiting Professor, Hebrew University (2006); and Visiting Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2010-2012, and Spring 2013). She was Resident Fellow at the Bellagio Center, Rockefeller Foundation, Italy, Fall 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.du.edu/korbel/faculty/ishay.html|title=Micheline Ishay {{!}} Josef Korbel School {{!}} University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref> Ishay contributes to international forums in Europe and the Middle East<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eilmensile.it/2012/05/31/democrazie-in-medio-oriente-lavori-in-corso/|title=Democrazie in Medio Oriente: lavori in corso - E - il mensile online|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.amerikahaus.de/en/academy/portfolio/annual-conferences/baa-conference-2018-the-state-of-human-rights-historical-genealogies-political-controversies-and-cultural-imaginaries/|title=BAA Conference 2018: The State of Human Rights: Historical Genealogies, Political Controversies, and Cultural Imaginaries|access-date=2018-09-03|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_events_reviews_interdependence-day-2009-written-report|title=Interdependence Day Istanbul 2009|access-date=2018-09-03|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.la-croix.com/Archives/2008-12-06/Micheline-R.-Ishay-professeur-a-l-universite-de-Denver-1-Le-defi-est-de-mettre-en-aeuvre-un-New-Deal-mondial-_NP_-2008-12-06-333999|title=Micheline R. Ishay, professeur à l'université de Denver (1) : " Le défi est de mettre en œuvre un "New Deal" mondial "|last=La-Croix.com|date=2008-12-06|website=La Croix|language=fr|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ntv.com.tr/dunya/turkiyenin-liderlik-rolu-ustlenmesi-mantiksiz,AGKUO9xcaE2QZUg5gl8uIw|title='Türkiye'nin liderlik rolü üstlenmesi mantıksız'|website=NTV|access-date=2016-04-10|date=2012-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lepersoneeladignita.corriere.it/2015/05/29/lavanzata-dellis-in-medio-orienteroosevelt-ci-insegna-come-batterlo/|title=L'avanzata dell'Is in Medio OrienteRoosevelt ci insegna come batterlo|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref> and lectures on international issues in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thecolgatemaroonnews.com/news/article_491955f8-bfec-11e7-913c-a3cc96261837.html|title=Ishay Addresses Freedoms in the Middle East for Lampert Institute Lecture Series|work=Colgate Maroon-News|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref> In 2014, she was part of a "high level meeting of experts concerning the future of human rights and the international criminal justice system" in Siracusa, Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.du.edu/korbel/about/news/ishay-isisc.html|title=Global Issues and their Impact on the Future of Human Rights {{!}} Josef Korbel School {{!}} University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref> In 2010, she joined [[Jürgen Habermas|Jurgen Habermas]], [[Claus Offe]], and several other intellectuals in endorsing [[Antanas Mockus]] as the [[Green party|Green Party]] candidate for President in [[Colombia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/politica/grupo-de-intelectuales-de-varios-paises-anuncian-apoyo-articulo-204979|title=Grupo de intelectuales de varios países anuncian apoyo a Antanas Mockus|website=ElEspectador|access-date=2016-04-10|date=2010-05-25}}</ref>
Ishay received a Ph.D. in political science and international studies from [[Rutgers University]] (1992). She was a fellow at the Center for Critical Culture and Contemporary Analysis, Rutgers University (1987–88); assistant professor at [[Hobart and William Smith Colleges]] (1990-1992); senior fellow at the [[Democracy Collaborative|Center for Democracy Collaborative]], [[University of Maryland]] (2004); Lady Davis Visiting Professor, [[Hebrew University]] (2006); and visiting professor, [[Khalifa University]], [[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates (2010-2012, and spring 2013). She was resident fellow at the Bellagio Center, [[Rockefeller Foundation]], Italy, fall 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.du.edu/korbel/faculty/ishay.html|title=Micheline Ishay |publisher= Josef Korbel School - University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref>
Ishay contributes to international forums in Europe and the Middle East<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eilmensile.it/2012/05/31/democrazie-in-medio-oriente-lavori-in-corso/|title=Democrazie in Medio Oriente: lavori in corso - E - il mensile online|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.amerikahaus.de/en/academy/portfolio/annual-conferences/baa-conference-2018-the-state-of-human-rights-historical-genealogies-political-controversies-and-cultural-imaginaries/|title=BAA Conference 2018: The State of Human Rights: Historical Genealogies, Political Controversies, and Cultural Imaginaries|access-date=2018-09-03|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_events_reviews_interdependence-day-2009-written-report|title=Interdependence Day Istanbul 2009|access-date=2018-09-03|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.la-croix.com/Archives/2008-12-06/Micheline-R.-Ishay-professeur-a-l-universite-de-Denver-1-Le-defi-est-de-mettre-en-aeuvre-un-New-Deal-mondial-_NP_-2008-12-06-333999|title=Micheline R. Ishay, professeur à l'université de Denver (1) : " Le défi est de mettre en œuvre un "New Deal" mondial "|last=La-Croix.com|date=2008-12-06|website=La Croix|language=fr|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ntv.com.tr/dunya/turkiyenin-liderlik-rolu-ustlenmesi-mantiksiz,AGKUO9xcaE2QZUg5gl8uIw|title='Türkiye'nin liderlik rolü üstlenmesi mantıksız'|website=NTV|access-date=2016-04-10|date=2012-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lepersoneeladignita.corriere.it/2015/05/29/lavanzata-dellis-in-medio-orienteroosevelt-ci-insegna-come-batterlo/|title=L'avanzata dell'Is in Medio OrienteRoosevelt ci insegna come batterlo|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref> and lectures on international issues in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thecolgatemaroonnews.com/news/article_491955f8-bfec-11e7-913c-a3cc96261837.html|title=Ishay Addresses Freedoms in the Middle East for Lampert Institute Lecture Series|work=Colgate Maroon-News|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref> In 2014, she was part of a "high level meeting of experts concerning the future of human rights and the international criminal justice system" in [[Syracuse, Sicily|Siracusa]], Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.du.edu/korbel/about/news/ishay-isisc.html|title=Global Issues and their Impact on the Future of Human Rights |publisher= Josef Korbel School - University of Denver|last=Denver|first=University of|website=www.du.edu|access-date=2016-04-10}}</ref> In 2010, she joined [[Jürgen Habermas|Jurgen Habermas]], [[Claus Offe]], and several other intellectuals in endorsing [[Antanas Mockus]] as the [[Green party|Green Party]] candidate for president in [[Colombia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/politica/grupo-de-intelectuales-de-varios-paises-anuncian-apoyo-articulo-204979|title=Grupo de intelectuales de varios países anuncian apoyo a Antanas Mockus|website=ElEspectador|access-date=2016-04-10|date=2010-05-25}}</ref>


==Books==
==Books==
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* ''The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings and the Future of the Middle East.'' New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.

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* ''The Human Rights Reader: Major Political Essays, Speeches and Documents from Ancient Times to the Present''. New York: Routledge Press, 2003. Second edition, 2008. Third edition, 2022.
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''The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings and the Future of the Middle East.'' New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
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* ''The History of Human Rights, from Ancient Times to the Globalization Era.'' Berkeley, CA: The University of California Press, 2004. Second edition, 2008.

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* ''The Nationalism Reader'' (edited with Omar Dahbour). Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press International, 1995. Reprinted by Prometheus Press, 1999.
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''The Human Rights Reader: Major Political Essays, Speeches and Documents from Ancient Times to the Present''. New York: Routledge Press, 2003. Second edition, 2008.
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* ''Internationalism and Its Betrayal.'' Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1995.

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''The History of Human Rights, from Ancient Times to the Globalization Era.'' Berkeley, CA: The University of California Press, 2004. Second edition, 2008.

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''The Nationalism Reader'' (edited with Omar Dahbour). Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press International, 1995. Reprinted by Prometheus Press, 1999.

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''Internationalism and Its Betrayal.'' Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1995.


== References ==
== References ==

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Micheline R. Ishay
NationalityAmerican
EducationPh.D. in Political Science and International Studies, Rutgers University (1992)
OccupationPolitical theorist
EmployerUniversity of Denver
Notable workThe History of Human Rights, The Human Rights Reader, The Levant Express
TitleProfessor of International Studies and Human Rights, Director of the International Human Rights Program
Term1992–2010, 2019–present
Awardsthe University of Denver Distinguished Scholar (2008)

Micheline R. Ishay is an American political theorist known for her work in international relations and the history of human rights. She is professor of international studies and human rights at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver,[1] where she serves as director of the International Human Rights Program (1992–2010, 2019–present) and was executive director of the Center on Rights Development (1993-2011). In 2008, she was named the University of Denver Distinguished Scholar, and she is an affiliate faculty member with the Center for Middle East Studies.[2]

Career

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Ishay received a Ph.D. in political science and international studies from Rutgers University (1992). She was a fellow at the Center for Critical Culture and Contemporary Analysis, Rutgers University (1987–88); assistant professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (1990-1992); senior fellow at the Center for Democracy Collaborative, University of Maryland (2004); Lady Davis Visiting Professor, Hebrew University (2006); and visiting professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2010-2012, and spring 2013). She was resident fellow at the Bellagio Center, Rockefeller Foundation, Italy, fall 2015.[3]

Ishay contributes to international forums in Europe and the Middle East[4][5][6][7][8][9] and lectures on international issues in the U.S.[10] In 2014, she was part of a "high level meeting of experts concerning the future of human rights and the international criminal justice system" in Siracusa, Italy.[11] In 2010, she joined Jurgen Habermas, Claus Offe, and several other intellectuals in endorsing Antanas Mockus as the Green Party candidate for president in Colombia.[12]

Books

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  • The Levant Express: The Arab Uprisings and the Future of the Middle East. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2019.
  • The Human Rights Reader: Major Political Essays, Speeches and Documents from Ancient Times to the Present. New York: Routledge Press, 2003. Second edition, 2008. Third edition, 2022.
  • The History of Human Rights, from Ancient Times to the Globalization Era. Berkeley, CA: The University of California Press, 2004. Second edition, 2008.
  • The Nationalism Reader (edited with Omar Dahbour). Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press International, 1995. Reprinted by Prometheus Press, 1999.
  • Internationalism and Its Betrayal. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1995.

References

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  1. ^ "Micheline Ishay faculty page". University of Denver. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Denver, University of. "Center for Middle East Studies". www.du.edu. Josef Korbel School of International Studies - University of Denver. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  3. ^ Denver, University of. "Micheline Ishay". www.du.edu. Josef Korbel School - University of Denver. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  4. ^ "Democrazie in Medio Oriente: lavori in corso - E - il mensile online". Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  5. ^ "BAA Conference 2018: The State of Human Rights: Historical Genealogies, Political Controversies, and Cultural Imaginaries". Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  6. ^ "Interdependence Day Istanbul 2009". Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  7. ^ La-Croix.com (2008-12-06). "Micheline R. Ishay, professeur à l'université de Denver (1) : " Le défi est de mettre en œuvre un "New Deal" mondial "". La Croix (in French). Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  8. ^ "'Türkiye'nin liderlik rolü üstlenmesi mantıksız'". NTV. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  9. ^ "L'avanzata dell'Is in Medio OrienteRoosevelt ci insegna come batterlo". Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. ^ "Ishay Addresses Freedoms in the Middle East for Lampert Institute Lecture Series". Colgate Maroon-News. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  11. ^ Denver, University of. "Global Issues and their Impact on the Future of Human Rights". www.du.edu. Josef Korbel School - University of Denver. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  12. ^ "Grupo de intelectuales de varios países anuncian apoyo a Antanas Mockus". ElEspectador. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
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