Mustapha Radji

Mustapha Radji is Professor of Sociology of Development at the University of Mostaganem (Algeria). His research and advocacy highlight the role of Sufi communities in resisting authoritarianism and extremism, advancing peacebuilding, and fostering interfaith collaboration with the Catholic Church in Algeria. He works closely with Sufi organizations to introduce a culture of peace into national education and to promote mediation skills in university programs. He is also engaged in lobbying efforts with Sufi organizations to establish a new law on foundations, providing Sufi communities with a legal framework to contribute effectively as strong civil society actors. In addition, he launched the online Hayek Institute of Economic Thinking in Algeria to promote economic freedom, after receiving training from the Atlas Network. Prof. Radji is a fellow of the Islam & Liberty Network and serves as Ambassador of the World Anti-Extremism Network (WAE) in Algeria.