About
Dr. Afshon Ostovar is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. His expertise includes Iranian military strategy, Middle East geopolitics, and asymmetric warfare. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Michigan and a BA in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona.
His research examines Iran's grand strategy, proxy warfare tactics, and regional power dynamics. Key interests include:
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its regional influence
- US-Iran strategic competition
- Military adaptation in conflict zones
Dr. Ostovar's publications consistently analyze Iran's evolving military doctrines, hybrid warfare tactics, and crisis decision-making. His book 'Vanguard of the Imam' is a seminal work on the IRGC. Recent articles focus on tanker wars in the Gulf, Iranian missile capabilities, and the geopolitical implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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