Ben Luongo

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Ben Luongo is an assistant professor of political science at Union College in KY. His research focuses on issues of international human rights and political economy. Prior to teaching, he worked as a campaign organizer and directed several campaigns for groups like the Human Rights Campaign and Save the Children. His analysis has appeared in other venues including the Hampton Institute, Foreign Policy in Focus, New Politics, and the International Policy Digest.

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Syria’s Uncertain Future

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