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Vafa Mostaghim is CEO at PersuMedia. PersuMedia specializes in transforming open-source data into actionable strategic communications insights. Their work is supported by decades of expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical analysis. PersuMedia provides strategic communications consultancy with advanced AI solutions for comprehensive and precise human and digital network...

Vafa Mostaghim is CEO at PersuMedia. PersuMedia specializes in transforming open-source data into actionable strategic communications insights. Their work is supported by decades of expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical analysis. PersuMedia provides strategic communications consultancy with advanced AI solutions for comprehensive and precise human and digital network...

Chaitanya Komanduri, for more than 10 years,  has appeared on television news programs, keynotes and talk shows, performed consulting work, as well as written numerous columns, leading the way with the motto: "Instead of letting differences separate us, why not use these differences to bring us together." At UCLA, he has provided political strategy to some of the most prominent Democrats...

Eric Lob is Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University. He received the 2014 Foundation for Iranian Studies annual award for best dissertation and honorable mention for the Association for Iranian Studies biannual Mashayekhi Dissertation Award. His research has been published in journals including IJMES, Iranian Studies, Middle...

Greg Priddy is Senior Fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest. He also consults for corporate and financial clients on political risk in the region and global energy markets. From 2006 to 2018, Mr. Priddy was Director, Global Oil, at Eurasia Group. His work there focused on forward-looking analysis of how political risk, sanctions, and public policy variables impact ener...

Donald Pearce, a retired Special Agent from the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), is an experienced investigator and subject matter expert on strategic trade control policy, transnational criminal investigations, export control systems, and national security issues. After 30-plus years of government service in both domestic and international roles, Mr. Pearce establis...

Ali Ahmadi is an Executive-in-Residence within the Global Fellowship Initiative of the GCSP. He is a scholar of economic statecraft and sanctions policy. He studies the intersection of national security and global economic affairs and the growing use of sanctions in the context of world politics.  He currently works with think tanks and institutions around the world on sanctions and geoeconom...

Ali Ahmadi is an Executive-in-Residence within the Global Fellowship Initiative of the GCSP. He is a scholar of economic statecraft and sanctions policy. He studies the intersection of national security and global economic affairs and the growing use of sanctions in the context of world politics.  He currently works with think tanks and institutions around the world on sanctions and geoeconom...

Matteo Il Pazzeo, known as "The Justice Guy," is a social media personality popular on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. He has gained fame for his unique and perhaps unconventional approach to topics related to justice, fairness, or social commentary. His content resonates with audiences who enjoy bold, outspoken, or even satirical takes on societal issues. His fame stem from creating viral co...

Matteo Il Pazzeo, known as "The Justice Guy," is a social media personality popular on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. He has gained fame for his unique and perhaps unconventional approach to topics related to justice, fairness, or social commentary. His content resonates with audiences who enjoy bold, outspoken, or even satirical takes on societal issues. His fame stem from creating viral co...

Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai, Founder and President of Eagle Online Academy. She is also the founder of Impressive Consulting based in Kabul Afghanistan. She is a member of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council (USAWC). She began her employment career in 2002 and she started her first business in 2004, a cafe shop in Kabul Women’s garden, to expand her idea of doing business in 2007 she established the first...

Dr. Alidad Mafinezam is the Policy Advisor at the American Iranian Council. He is an internationally recognized policy advisor, author and convener. Mafinezam is the founder of the West Asia Council, a non-profit organization that promotes knowledge exchange, international cooperation, trade, and investment between North America and West Asian countries such as Turkey, Arab countries and Iran. The...

Dr. Alidad Mafinezam is the Policy Advisor at the American Iranian Council. He is an internationally recognized policy advisor, author and convener. Mafinezam is the founder of the West Asia Council, a non-profit organization that promotes knowledge exchange, international cooperation, trade, and investment between North America and West Asian countries such as Turkey, Arab countries and Iran. The...

Nivine Sandouka is a Palestinian feminist and peace activist from East Jerusalem. She is the Regional Chief of staff of the Alliance for Middle East Peace. She has more than several years of experience in both the development, and peacebuilding sectors. Expertise in managing complex programme, designing & developing programs, Monitoring and Evaluation. She established my own office for consult...

Jonathan Harounoff is a Middle East journalist based in New York. He is also a communications expert, with media experience in a Fortune 500 company and in NGOs. His writings and commentaries have been featured in New York Post, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, The LA Times, The Telegraph, Fox News, The Daily Mail, The Forward, Washington Post and The Guardian. He has been interviewed on TV about Iran, Is...

Jonathan Harounoff is a Middle East journalist based in New York. He is also a communications expert, with media experience in a Fortune 500 company and in NGOs. His writings and commentaries have been featured in New York Post, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, The LA Times, The Telegraph, Fox News, The Daily Mail, The Forward, Washington Post and The Guardian. He has been interviewed on TV about Iran, Is...

Trusted advisor with deep experience across the U.S. political landscape, including Presidential and state-level campaigns (e.g., B. Obama, H. Clinton), political governing bodies (e.g., DNC), media commentary and analysis, government affairs, and consultancies. Avid consumer of news and data who maintains a 360-degree view of the political ecosystem. Offers insights on a wide range of issues to k...

Dr. Farshid Delshad is a scholar of Historical-Comparative Linguistics and Classical Philology with a particular focus on ‎philological impact of Iranian and Semitic elements (Loanwords & Calques) in Caucasian languages and ‎specially in Georgian. Furthermore I am interested in mutual influence and interrelation between ‎ Irano-Islamic Sufism and Jewish Kabala. Minority Studies–and in particul...

Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Intercultural Communication, Middle East Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Science, and International Relations. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Princeton University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Intercultural Communication, Middle East Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Science, and International Relations. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Princeton University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

While in government I led the State Department's messaging and congressional relations for Iran and led legislative operations for the Senate Armed Services Committee. Outside of government, I helped found and currently run Polaris National Security, which focuses on messaging national security issues to the American public, and am also a fellow with JINSA. I continue to regularly advise dozens of...

Greg Priddy is Senior Fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest. He also consults for corporate and financial clients on political risk in the region and global energy markets. From 2006 to 2018, Mr. Priddy was Director, Global Oil, at Eurasia Group. His work there focused on forward-looking analysis of how political risk, sanctions, and public policy variables impact ener...

A seasoned strategic advisor and management consultant, adept across varied industries. Specialized in Systemic thinking. Actively participates in NGOs championing Iranian freedom, employing strategic initiatives and projects to undermine the regime's economic stability. Possesses comprehensive understanding of Iran's economic framework and political dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Leader with proven skills in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Strategic Planning/Negotiating/Cyber/Counterterrorism/Advocacy/Program Administration/Course Development and Media Relations. Whether leading a delegation to negotiate a security cooperation agreement with Thai officials, speaking on the future of the Middle East Peace Process to European colleagues, briefing Members of Congress on count...

Merissa Khurma has extensive leadership experience in strategic communications and community engagement, strategic management, social and economic development, gender equality, and foreign policy. She has worked in a range of development projects in the Middle East and Africa that focused on workforce development, youth and women empowerment, fiscal reform, governance and the Syrian refugee crisis...