Max Abrahms is a Political Science professor at Northeastern University rated 3.94/5 on Rate My Professors by 34 students, with 3.0/5 RMP difficulty and 77% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Max Abrahms professor reviews and ratings: 3.94/5 from 34 RMP ratings at Northeastern (77% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Amazing professor, so knowledgeable, best class I have ever taken, and by far the best professor. Finally a class at Northeastern that is worth its tuition.POLS3423 2026-08-13 20:16:29 +0000 UTC
Classes aren't the most interesting, but if you show up, ask a couple of questions, answer others, and think of a good topic to write about, it should be an easy A. You're only graded on two things, and it was a little annoying that out of all of that, I still only got an A-POLS1160 2026-07-31 06:43:48 +0000 UTC
Recommends his own book (which is ironic), does not make the lecture interactive, talks for hours and hours. Would not recommend at all. Look at his X account to know his political beliefs, rest is better left unsaidPOL7343 2026-06-28 01:42:58 +0000 UTC
Canvas is empty, he has a strong pro-I$rahell stance (because obviously) which is way too evident and and way too pro-Endian which at times got super vexing. All he does is talk and talk without any slides and does not let the session become interactive.POLS7207 2025-12-17 23:14:58 +0000 UTC
Extremely knowledgeable however one of the most unenjoyable classes I've ever taken. At times it seems as if the prof himself doesn't even want to be teaching the course. Final grade is only dependent on a few assignments however he does not use canvas at all and barley provides feedback.POLS3240 2024-12-19 04:47:10 +0000 UTC
Max is a great professor. He doesnt waste time talking about grading policies and other boring aspects of the course. Instead, hes all about imparting substantive knowledge. He wants to get you excited about international security. And he really does!POLS3408 2019-05-29 00:40:14 +0000 UTC
Governments need to listen to this guy, really smart about fighting terrorists. ISIS expert. Too much reading but no exams and a final paper. Can get an A if you work really hard and participate in class.POLS7343 2019-04-28 20:42:30 +0000 UTC
Smart, very very smartPOLS7369 2019-04-25 22:46:21 +0000 UTC
Abrahms is my goat! He is so knowledgeable about his topic and very nice to all of his students! sometimes you will zone out at his lectures but he always has extremely relevant stuff to talk about in his course. You have to take a class with this guy if you are in CSSH, best Political Science Prof we have at the university.POLS3423 2026-04-15 00:40:07 +0000 UTC
Very knowledgeable professor with very interesting and engaging lectures.POLS1160 2026-05-03 00:06:32 +0000 UTC
Great class discussion. Expert about ISIS and Al Qaeda and so many theories about terrorism. Fun paper assignment if you can think of a good topic.POL7343 2019-05-08 03:18:19 +0000 UTC
I'm sorry to say that a lot of professors don't really care about their graduate students because they are so busy doing research. Max isn't one of them. He's a world class terrorism researcher and also on the news but he really helped me as a masters student to create my research design. No other professor is this helpful. Interesting lecturesPOLS7207 2016-05-17 19:50:19 +0000 UTC
Interesting overview of the topic, though it was clear that the Professor's area of specialty is in terrorism as was clear through his lectures and recounting of personal experience. Overall interesting course and not too difficultPOLS3240 2024-04-23 02:27:27 +0000 UTC
Prof Abrahms will challenge you to think differently about the world. You have to do lots of reading but there are no tests and the final paper gives you a lot of flexibility to come up with an original thesis. It was a very fun class.POLS3408 2019-04-30 15:09:48 +0000 UTC
Super nice guy an so knowledgeable on terrorism and national security. Lots of reading but only af ew graded pieces of work that he doesn't put too much pressure on you grading wise.POLS3423 2026-02-16 21:22:55 +0000 UTC
Max Abrahms is rated 3.94/5 on Rate My Professors from 34 ratings. 77% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Max Abrahms's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.0/5 on Rate My Professors.
Max Abrahms has taught POLS3423, POLS7343, POLS1160, POLS3420, INSH5963, POLS7207 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.