Arash Beidollahkhani

Dr. Arash Beidollahkhani is a Research Fellow at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. His work focuses on Middle Eastern politics, authoritarian regimes, and the intersection of social media with socio-political movements. Key research areas include Iranian political dynamics, Afghan governance structures, and Central Asian geopolitical strategies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural studies, political theory, and international relations to analyze issues like religious extremism, secular identity formation, and biopolitical state control.

Recent research highlights include analyzing gender dynamics in Iranian revolutionary discourse via Twitter, exploring national identity through Persian literary classics, and examining geopolitical tensions in energy security and cross-border relations. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through critical analysis of authoritarian governance and socio-cultural transformations.

Notable collaborations include studies on Russia-EU energy politics and Iran-Pakistan security dynamics. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-8295-7142) and actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals like Feminist Media Studies and National Identities.