Prof. Farid Mirbagheri
Prof. Farid Mirbagheri is an academic and was formerly Professor of International Relations and held the Dialogue Chair in Middle Easter Studies at the University of Nicosia up to his retirement in 2023. A co-founder of the Cyprus Diplomatic Academy in 2010 he was its first Executive Director for two years. From 1997 to 2005 he also acted as the Research Director of the Centre for World Dialogue, a NGO committed to promoting inter-cultural dialogue, based in Nicosia.
Professor Mirbagheri was also a member of the original committee of Jubilee 2000, a global movement that has been campaigning for the remission of the backlog of unpayable debt by poorer countries. He has spoken in various international fora internationally and has written extensively. His latest books include War and Peace in Islam (Palgrave) and The Historical Dictionary of Cyprus (Scarecrow Press).
See all the recent scientific and research publications written by the expert.
The crippling impact of US economic and financial measures against Iran
The article outlines the consequences of the military confrontation and economic sanctions on Iran.
Iran-US Negotiations: A Parody of Diplomacy?
A fragile Iran-US agreement could reshape Iran’s internal politics, improve bilateral relations and regional stability, or empower radical factions and deepen geopolitical uncertainty worldwide.
Political Islam and the Future of NATO
Political Islam has failed to replace the former Soviet Union as the unifying force for NATO countries. The Alliance will probably never be the same as it was.
Inevitable Changes for Iran
Both nationally and internationally the Islamic Repubic in Iran is facing existential challenges that it is unlikey to overcome.
Iran in the Throes of Change
The uprising in Iran are now marked by two features distinguishing them from previous protests: The unity of people in calling out for the return of monarchy and the pledge of the United States in coming to aid of the people if shot by the authorities.
A Radical Shift in US National Security Strategy
In the latest National Security Strategy document, the US government delineates new priorities in global politics and postulates a paradigm shift in Washington’s foreign policy.
