Meet the Team

Stanton project was conducted by a capable team of researchers and scientists, including:

Samuel M. Hickey (US)

Visiting researcher at the Arab Institute for Security Studies focusing on nuclear energy programs in the Middle East, weapons delivery vehicles, and the proliferation of WMDs. He was previously appointed an Adjunct Instructor of physics labs at American University. He received a dual degree from American University in International Studies with a regional focus in the Middle East, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. Sam is currently a Stanton Fellow based at the Arab Institute for Security Studies studying nuclear energy diplomacy in the Middle East.

Rana F. Sweis (Jordan)

Visiting researcher at the Arab Institute for Security Studies focusing on nuclear energy diplomacy in the Middle East. Rana is a career journalist, most often for the New York Times. She holds an MA from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Rana is currently a Stanton Fellow based at the Arab Institute for Security Studies.

Ahmad Shikara (Iraq)

Political scientist, socio-economist and senior researcher at the Arab Institute for Security Studies

Salaheddin Malkawi (Jordan)

Nuclear Engineer and a faculty member at Nuclear Engineering Department of Jordan University of Science and Technology

Ayman Khalil (Jordan)

Physicist and director of the Arab Institute for Security Studies