About us

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Byإدارة التحرير

International Institute for Iranian Studies

Vision

To emerge as a global leader in strategic analysis and policy research in Iranian, regional and international affairs.  

Mission

Rasanah IIIS is a non-profit think tank, committed to supporting policy development, decision-making and enriching public understanding through undertaking objective and rigorous research and analysis.

 Values
• Objectivity: Gain the trust of audiences through the quality of our products.
• Professionalism: Execute tasks with a high level of efficiency.
• Quality: Commit to the highest standards of workmanship.
• Commitment: Provide service in a timely manner.
• Competitiveness: Achieve distinction of service compared to similar institutes.

Strategic Objectives

  • Provide books, research articles, and reports about internal and external Iran-related affairs.
  • Provide in-depth insight into Iran’s internal affairs.
  • Publish legible visual and audible media products on Iranian affairs in several languages.
  • Hold conferences, establish partnerships, and support decision makers.
  • Establish a training center for Iranian affairs and teaching the Persian language.
  • Train, qualify, and recruit experts to maintain the high standard for our publications

Overview of Rasanah’s Staff

Ahmed al-Maimouni
Title: Director of Studies and Research Center
Specialization: Defense Studies

Dr. Mutasim Siddiq Abdullah
Title: Researcher in State Institutions Affairs
Specialization: International Relations

Dr. Mahmoud Abu al-Qasim
Title: Editor-in-Chief of the Journal for Iranian Studies (JIS)
Specialization: Philosophy in Political Science

Dr. Mohammed Elsayad
Title: Researcher in Intellectual and Cultural Affairs
Specialization: Sunni and Shiite Political Theology, Islamic Philosophy

Naveed Ahmed
Title:
Researcher in Security and Military Affairs
Specialization: International Relations, Defense and Strategic Studies

Nesreen al-Harbi
Title: Researcher in Social Affairs
Specialization: Social Work

Hashr al-Badrani
Title: Researcher in Political Affairs
Specialization: Political Science, International Relations

Dr. Mohammed Zahed
Title:
Researcher and Laison Representative
Specialization:
Middle East Studies

Norah al-Subaie
Title:
Researcher in Economic and Social Affairs
Specialization:
International Trade, Economic Cooperation

Dr. Abdelrouf Mustafa
Title: Researcher in Regional and International Affairs
Specialization: Political Science, International Relations

Ahmed Leila
Title: Researcher in Economic Affairs
Specialization: Economics

Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
Title:
Research Analyst
Specialization:
Geopolitics, International Relations

Dr. Yahia Bouzidi
Title:
Researcher
Specialization:
International Relations

Hanan al-Olyani
Title:
Director of the Corporate
Communications Office
Specialization:
Linguistics

Abeer al-Qahtani
Title:
Head Of Human Resources
Specialization:
English Literature

Saud al-Qahtani
Title:
Accountant
Specialization:
Accounting

Abdullah al-Muneef
Title:
Administrative Coordinator
Specialization:
Management

Amal al-Shahrani
Title:
Administrative Assistant
Specialization:
Sociology

Mashhour al-Sufyani
Title:
Systems and Information Security Engineer
Specialization:
Computer Engineering

Nasser al-Rashid
Title:
Network Engineer
Specialization:
Computer Networks and Systems Management