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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.

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Mehran Haghirian

Director of Regional Initiatives, Bourse & Bazaar Foundation

Bio

Mehran Haghirian is the Director of Regional Initiatives at the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation. His career focuses on conflict resolution and diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on the Persian Gulf region. Haghirian holds a PhD in Gulf Studies from Qatar University and a master’s degree in International Affairs from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, DC. Currently, Haghirian leads the Integrated Futures Initiative, a project aimed at strengthening regional diplomacy and fostering economic cooperation in the Gulf.