Magid Shihade, PhD, is the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Dar Al-Kalima University. He is an interdisciplinary scholar who’s research and publications have engaged with aspects of modernity, violence, colonialism, settler colonialism, and decolonization. Magid’s work includes uncovering older texts such as that of the 14th century scholar Ibn Khaldun, texts that challenge our current knowledge and assumptions. His publications consider the social, cultural, and political transformations of the Palestinian society through a rural/village lens.