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Alireza Mamdouhi

Alireza Mamdouhi is a Ph.D. candidate at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, specializing in international conflict management and resolution. With a strong academic background, including an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Tehran, his research interests focus on disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation. Alireza has gained extensive experience as a research assistant, contributing to projects on Canadian foreign policy, nuclear security, and international institutions.

Recent Publications

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Iran-Europe Relations: The Impact of Raisi’s Presidency on Nuclear Negotiations and Diplomatic Tensions

This brief considers how the Presidency of Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, with his heightened distrust of Europe and the West has impacted Iranian-European relations

Flags of the members of the JCPOA

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Iran and Europe’s Struggle to Preserve the JCPOA in the Shadow of U.S. Withdrawal

The EU, led by its High Representative, played a pivotal role in these diplomatic efforts, championing the JCPOA as a successful model of multilateral engagement…

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Russia in the Gulf – A Calculated Partner or a Strategic Disruptor?

Russia’s relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has evolved into a calculated partnership driven by mutual interests, particularly in energy, diplomacy, and regional security.…