Dr. Kobby Barda is a lecturer at the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales, and a Senior Non-Resident Scholar at the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on American political history, particularly the intersection of religion and politics, the evangelical movement, and its influence on U.S. foreign policy. His recent book, The Liberty Way: Falwell’s Path to Christian Zionism (Anthem Press, 2025), examines the development of evangelical grassroots networks and their impact on U.S.–Israel relations.