Alam Saleh

Dr Alam Saleh is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at the Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, Australian National University. He serves as Reviews Editor for the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, with a career spanning teaching roles at Lancaster, Exeter, Durham, Leeds, and Bradford Universities.

• Education: PhD, MA, BA from University of Leeds

His research focuses on the evolution of security concepts from traditional realist frameworks to societal security in the Middle East, particularly Iran's regional role. He explores intersections of Iranian Studies and Middle Eastern international relations, emphasizing transitional identities, identity politics, and 'softer' security concerns.

Recent publications analyze Iran's nuclear policy, Gulf security dynamics, and far-right Islamophobia. He collaborates with Dr Z Yazdanshenas on geopolitical studies.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Dr Saleh engages policy practitioners at institutions like the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO, European Council on Foreign Relations, and consults for Transparency International, UNICEF, and BBC. His work bridges academic research and public policy.