President, Institute for Political & International Studies (IPIS). He is also Head of Center for International Research and Education (known as Deputy for Research and Education). He was an advisor to the Iranian Minister Foreign Affairs on Strategic Issues (2013-2016). He was also Ambassador of Iran to the United Nation in Geneva (2003-2004). He served as Director General of Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) (1999-2003). He has been Editor in Chief of Iranian Review of Foreign Affairs. He graduated from the University of Tehran and he holds a PhD in political science from George Washington University.
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