Wendy Pearlman

Wendy Pearlman is a renowned author, scholar, and professor specializing in Middle Eastern studies. With a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University, her work focuses on political violence, refugees, and the personal narratives of conflict. Pearlman's acclaimed book "We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria" offers poignant testimony from individuals affected by the Syrian uprising. She teaches at Northwestern University, where she is the Martin and Patricia Koldyke Outstanding Teaching Professor. Her insights have been featured in major publications, making her a respected voice in understanding the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics through human stories.