Reza is currently an MA in International Relations
student at University College Dublin in Ireland, and holds a BSc in
Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. Reza’s areas
of interests lie in Western Asian Politics, International Relations,
Global Military and Security, Colonial Studies, Political Thought, and
Intersectionality between Religious Movements and International
Politics. Through his contributions, he aims to present fresh,
unconventional views with a special focus on shedding light on
under, and misrepresented political actors, adding to the shift towards
critical perspectives in analysing international affairs.
The US-Brokered Lebanon–Israel Peace Deal and the Fragmentation of Southern Lebanon: Implications for Territorial Sovereignty and Regional Security
The US-led negotiations establish a framework for Israeli military redeployment and the restoration of Lebanese sovereignty in southern Lebanon. The agreement nevertheless remains contingent upon the resolution of outstanding security…
Fragmented Hegemony: The Reconfiguration of West Asia’s Security Order
From United States predominance to competing regional security blocs, West Asia is entering a fragmented period of deterrence, alliance-building and strategic autonomy. The region is no longer merely responding to…