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On Politics 365, we engage politicians, campaigns, activists, academics, captains of industry and thought leaders from city hall to Capitol Hill and from Tehran to Washington, DC. Our nonprofit, nonpartisan & educational platform is dedicated to Farsi & English speakers worldwide, elevating the voices of the Iranian people: Women. Life. Freedom.
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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 analysis. They assist the clients to engage and connect within their operational environment to further their interests and protect their equities. This analysis applies across different industries and economic and political sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 analysis. They assist the clients to engage and connect within their operational environment to further their interests and protect their equities. This analysis applies across different industries and economic and political sectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 of our generation, including Barack Obama, the Democratic Nation Convention, The Democratic National Committee, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and General Wesley Clark. He has a weekly segment, "Chai Day," on MSNBC's "The Beat with Ari Melber."A political strategist with connections to key influencers and decision-makers at the federal, state, and local levels of government, Chai has also organized companies, effecting meaningful and lasting change. He has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in crucial funding and united diverse political groups into singular and cohesive action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 East Critique, and The Middle East Journal. He is a Board of Trustees Member of AIIrS and a member of MESA.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/privacy for more information.
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 energy markets and the global industry, with a heavy emphasis on the Persian Gulf region. He traveled frequently to the Middle East and was deeply involved in the firm’s coverage of security issues in the region, including the Iranian nuclear program and associated sanctions. He also led Eurasia Group teams on some large research projects for government clients including the National Intelligence Council (NIC). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 established Sentinel LLC; a consultancy focused on the intersection of international trade, technology, geopolitics, and security, and partners with Torres Trade Advisory, to provide guidance that keeps companies safe, compliant, and prosperous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 geoeconomic-related issues including Gulf State Analytics in Washington and Vocal Europe in Brussels. His scholarly work on these issues has been published by publications around the world. He has also been interviewed as an expert on these issues by various media outlets. He has a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree from the City University of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 geoeconomic-related issues including Gulf State Analytics in Washington and Vocal Europe in Brussels. His scholarly work on these issues has been published by publications around the world. He has also been interviewed as an expert on these issues by various media outlets. He has a Master’s degree from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor's degree from the City University of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 content that either critiques or humorously addresses certain aspects of justice or social issues. His nickname "Il Pazzeo" (which suggests "the crazy one" or "the wild one" in Italian) hints at a persona that is perhaps eccentric, outspoken, or unconventional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 content that either critiques or humorously addresses certain aspects of justice or social issues. His nickname "Il Pazzeo" (which suggests "the crazy one" or "the wild one" in Italian) hints at a persona that is perhaps eccentric, outspoken, or unconventional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 women business shopping center with 33/shops in Kabul city, World of Women Business market.Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai was awarded Best Female Leader by the Ministry of Women Affairs in 2009. In 2011 she received the Best Female Entrepreneur award through Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) and Peace Through Business® program, in 2012 she was recognized as the best instructor of the year through the American University of Afghanistan Goldman Sachs 10000 Women program. In 2013 she received the best Afghan female leader from AISA, Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) and Export Promotion Agency of Afghanistan (EPAA), in 2015 she has received best entrepreneurship Bibi Khadija first Women’s Award and she has received the National Association of Professional women 2018 in Virginia.She has served Afghan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries as an advisory board member since 2017 and She is serving Institute Economic Empowerment of Women as International Advisory board member since 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Council’s main aim is to build deep links between these two critical regions of the world by raising their level of interaction, understanding, and cooperation in key arenas.A multidisciplinary writer/editor on public policy, and a leading convener and organizer with a quarter-century of experience in bringing divergent people, communities, and cultures together, connecting the worlds of ideas and practice. Bridge builder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Council’s main aim is to build deep links between these two critical regions of the world by raising their level of interaction, understanding, and cooperation in key arenas.A multidisciplinary writer/editor on public policy, and a leading convener and organizer with a quarter-century of experience in bringing divergent people, communities, and cultures together, connecting the worlds of ideas and practice. Bridge builder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 consultancies back in 2019 called 'NAVEED; Far and Beyond'. Advocate and speaker ; J Street, UN, different media outlets, and others. Board member of several local and international NGOs; President of the Jerusalem Center for Women, Forward Global Women, President of Hoqoqona - Our Rights in Jerusalem, and the Palestinian Peace Coalition.Contributed articles to 'The Palestine Israel Journal' ; around women in Jerusalem and UNSCR1325, and Youth and identity in Jerusalem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, Israel and antisemitism by CBN News, Fox News, Iran International and TalkTV. He studied at the Universities of Cambridge, Harvard and Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, Israel and antisemitism by CBN News, Fox News, Iran International and TalkTV. He studied at the Universities of Cambridge, Harvard and Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 keep officials, candidates, constituencies, and stakeholders informed and positioned to make the best decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 particular status of the ethnoreligious and linguistic minorities in the Middle East–is also one of my scholarly interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/privacy for more information.
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/privacy for more information.
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