Noah Tucker
About Noah Tucker
Noah Tucker is a Program Associate at The Elliot School Central Asia Program, specializing in counter-extremism and political issues in post-Soviet Central Asia. He has extensive experience in research consulting, lecturing, and has held various academic and editorial positions throughout his career.
Work at The George Washington University
Noah Tucker serves as a Program Associate at The George Washington University within The Elliot School Central Asia Program. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to various initiatives focused on Central Asia. His role involves consulting on counter-extremism, political, and human rights issues in post-Soviet Central Asia for U.S. government agencies and international NGOs.
Education and Expertise
Noah Tucker has a strong academic background in International Relations and Affairs, having studied at the University of St Andrews where he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2021 to 2024. He also holds a Master of Arts in Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies from Harvard University, completed between 2006 and 2008. His undergraduate studies were at Hope College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, English, and Russian from 1997 to 2001.
Professional Experience
Tucker has extensive experience in research and media. He worked as a Senior Editor for the Uzbek Service at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty from 2016 to 2020 in Prague. He also served as a Visiting Scholar at the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews in 2021. Additionally, he has been a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council since 2020, focusing on issues related to Central Asia.
Research and Lectures
Noah Tucker regularly lectures on topics such as Salafi-jihadist ideology, radicalization, and counter-radicalization at Charles University in Prague. He has provided invited lectures at prestigious institutions including Harvard University, the University of Michigan, and Columbia University. His research focuses on social media's role in mobilizing Islamist and ethno-nationalist violence, as well as the recruitment of Central Asians by violent extremist organizations.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Tucker co-founded a non-profit education project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he served as director for three years from 2002 to 2005. His work emphasizes the importance of education in addressing issues related to extremism and social mobilization in Central Asia.