Rashid Al-Mohanadi
Nonresident Fellow
Bio
Rashid Al-Mohanadi is a nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He has experience in the defense industry and geopolitical risk advisory.
His research interests include small-state security, defense industry development, regional stability, and strategic affairs. He has participated in regional and global discussions, sharing perspectives on security and defense policy.
Previously, Al-Mohanadi worked in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, holding multiple roles across several departments including projects, engineering, and commercial sales. He later transitioned to the domestic defense industry, contributing to efforts aimed at developing national defense industrial capabilities in Qatar.
In addition to his work in the defense sector, Al-Mohanadi is the founding partner and Managing Director of Catalyst Consulting, a firm that provides advisory services in security, anti-illicit trade, anti-economic crime, insurance, and political risk.
contact fellowResearch Areas
- Small-state security
- Defense industry
- Regional stability
- Political risk
Countries of Focus
- Qatar
- GCC countries
- MENA region
Other Areas of Interest
- Geopolitical risk analysis
- Security policy and governance
Education
- M.A., Critical Security Studies, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, 2024
- M.A., Defense and Security Studies, Joaan bin Jassim Military Academy, 2023
- B.Eng., Electronic Engineering (Honors), University of Surrey, 2014
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