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Hamza Meddeb is a Research Fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, where he co-leads the Political Economy Program. His work focuses on Tunisia and North Africa's political economy, illicit transnational flows, governance, corruption, and development-security dynamics. He has contributed to major international media outlets including The Guardian, Wall Street Journal, and Le Monde, and consulted for global organizations on development policy and conflict analysis. His educational background includes: Doctorate in Political Science from Sciences Po Paris Master’s in Comparative Politics from Université Paris X-Nanterre Master’s in International Economics from Université Paris X-Nanterre Meddeb's research examines Tunisia's economic crisis through intersecting lenses of climate vulnerability, migration pressures, and geopolitical rivalries. He analyzes how governance failures exacerbate structural weaknesses in North African states, with particular attention to illicit flows, debt dependency, and the erosion of democratic institutions. His work connects local socioeconomic conditions to global power dynamics, emphasizing the development-security nexus in fragile contexts. His publication trends reveal consistent focus on Tunisia's economic collapse, climate-induced migration, and regional power struggles. Recent works dissect Saied's authoritarian consolidation, Morocco-Algeria competition, and Tunisia's transformation into a migration transit hub, highlighting how economic mismanagement fuels geopolitical marginalization across the Middle East and North Africa. Scientific awards are not documented in the provided materials. Meddeb has advised international organizations on socioeconomic policy and conflict fragility, with research supported by the Carnegie Endowment and previously the European University Institute. His consultancy work informs policy responses to migration crises and economic stabilization efforts in fragile states. At the Carnegie Middle East Center, he co-directs the Political Economy Program, which produces policy-relevant research on economic governance, development challenges, and security dynamics across the Middle East and North Africa region.

• Political Economy
• North Africa
• Tunisia
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David C. Kang is the Maria Crutcher Professor of International Relations and Professor of International Relations and Business at the University of Southern California (USC). He holds joint appointments in the School of International Relations and Marshall School of Business , and previously served as Director of the Korean Studies Institute (2009–2018), Center for International Studies (2015–2018), and East Asian Studies Center (2012–2015). Education : Ph.D. in Political Science (Berkeley, 1995), A.B. in International Relations and Anthropology (Stanford, 1988) His research spans three core areas: historical East Asian international relations , contemporary regional security dynamics , and Korean politics . He challenges Western-centric paradigms in analyzing East Asian systems, emphasizing cultural and historical factors over structural explanations. Recent work focuses on state formation, tribute systems, and the absence of balancing behavior against China. Publications since 2022 highlight state-building processes in premodern Korea and Japan , U.S. biases in Asia studies , and asymmetrical warfare in historical contexts . His 2025 articles address U.S.-China relations, North Korean stability, and Trump-era diplomacy. Scientific Recognition : Best article in European Journal of International Relations (2007–2009) Former Fulbright Scholar At USC, Kang directs the Korean Studies Institute and has collaborated on datasets like the Early Modern East Asian Dataset v3.0 (2018). He previously taught at Dartmouth, Yale, Korea University, and Stanford.

• East Asian International Relations
• Regional Security
• Korean Politics
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Alexander Vladimirovich Lukin is a Professor and Head of the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of World Economy and World Politics, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University). He joined HSE in 2014 and has 36 years of academic experience. His leadership extends to directing the International Laboratory for Studies of World Order and New Regionalism, where he oversees research on Eurasian geopolitics and global governance transformations. Education: Specialist in International Relations, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (1984) PhD, University of Oxford (1997) Doctor of Historical Sciences, Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2007) Professional retraining in Theology, St. Tikhon's Orthodox University (2013) Research Focus: Lukin specializes in Russian-Chinese relations, China's political strategy, SCO dynamics, and civilizational influences in international politics. His work integrates political culture analysis with contemporary geopolitical shifts, particularly examining non-Western perspectives in global governance and the ideological dimensions of Sino-US rivalry. Publications: With over 143 publications, Lukin's recent scholarship explores stereotype formation in Sino-Russian perceptions, SCO's adaptation to geopolitical tensions, and ideological frameworks of communist regimes. His articles consistently address the decline of Western-centric global models and the emergence of multipolar institutional alternatives. Awards: Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Chinese-Russian Relations (2009) Medals commemorating 10/20 years of SCO (2011, 2021) Gratitude from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2012) Academic Leadership: Supervises four doctoral candidates researching Chinese foreign policy and regional security. Secured Russian Science Foundation grants supporting laboratory research on new regionalism. Leads international collaborations with universities in China, Iran, and Serbia. Laboratory: Directs the International Laboratory for Studies of World Order and New Regionalism, focusing on comparative regional integration, non-Western governance models, and conflict resolution mechanisms in Eurasia.

• International Relations
• Russian-Chinese Relations
• China Studies
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Mark Corcoral is a permanent Researcher at Sciences Po's Center for International Studies (CERI), where he teaches Introduction to Political Science at the Undergraduate College. His institutional affiliation is exclusively with CERI, a research center specializing in global political analysis. His research examines three interconnected domains: US national security policy formulation and implementation Strategic deployment of legal frameworks in diplomatic conflicts Cybersecurity geopolitics, particularly US-China tech competition He employs interdisciplinary methodologies blending political theory, legal analysis, and security studies. Publications from 2021-2025 demonstrate consistent focus on power dynamics in tech governance and security policy, with recent expansions into intelligence history and domestic institutional analysis. Major thematic clusters include: Cyber conflict and tech hegemony (4 publications) Legal instrumentality in statecraft (2 publications) Executive power and institutional analysis (2 publications) No scientific awards or student supervision details are documented. His lab affiliation is with CERI, though no dedicated web address is provided.

• Political Science
• US National Security Policy
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Reza Yeganehshakib serves as a Lecturer in the Department of History within the College of Arts & Humanities at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Irvine, an M.S. in Environmental Studies from California State University, Fullerton, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. His research spans global and Middle Eastern history with specialized focus on environmental history, sustainability frameworks, and energy policy analysis. This interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with contemporary geopolitical challenges, particularly examining infrastructure projects like the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railroad and energy partnerships between Iran and India. His publications consistently explore how historical contexts shape modern resource diplomacy and regional cooperation in Eurasia and the Middle East. Dr. Yeganehshakib has received significant recognition including: Summer Dissertation Fellowship from UC Irvine School of Humanities (2013) Persian Studies Dissertation Fellowship (2013) Graduate Student Research and Travel Award (2011) Ali Asghar Payravi Graduate Fellowship (2010) Humanities and Social Sciences Master’s Thesis Award (2008) He maintains active engagement with current affairs through media contributions to outlets like Forbes, Al Monitor, and Indus News, while his industry experience as an environmental and energy policy consultant provides practical context for his academic work. His teaching portfolio includes Global Environmental Studies, U.S. Environmental History, and World History courses that integrate sustainability perspectives with traditional historical narratives.

• Global History
• Middle Eastern History
• Environmental History
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Ronald Bobroff is a Professor of History, Literature, and the Arts at Bryant University, where he has taught since returning to New England in 2019. Previously, he held academic positions in North Carolina and Georgia. His research examines 19th-20th century European international relations, with emphases on Russia, France, and World War I diplomacy. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in History, Duke University M.Sc., London School of Economics and Political Science B.A., University of Pennsylvania Research Focus: Professor Bobroff investigates Great Power rivalries, military decision-making, and diplomatic strategies in pre-WWI Europe, particularly Russian policy in the Balkans and Ottoman territories. His work frequently analyzes how cultural factors like elite masculinity influenced statecraft. Awards and Honors: Merit Award for Teaching, Service, and Scholarship (2023) Service Award (2025)

• European International History
• Russia
• France
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Suisheng Zhao is a Professor of Chinese politics and foreign policy at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies. He serves as director of the school's Center for China–US Cooperation, and is the founding editor and the editor-in-chief of the multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary China. His academic work focuses on Chinese politics, foreign policy, and international relations, with particular expertise in Chinese nationalism, US-China relations, and China's global role. Professor Zhao's research interests span several key areas of contemporary Chinese studies. He has made significant contributions to understanding Chinese nationalism, particularly how the Chinese state has promoted patriotic education and constructed national identity since the 1990s. His work examines how this state-led nationalism influences China's foreign policy behavior and regional relations. Additionally, he has extensively analyzed China's approach to international relations, including its 'Belt and Road Initiative,' energy security strategies, and engagement with Africa. A recurring theme in his research is the examination of the 'China Model' of development and whether it represents a viable alternative to Western modernization paradigms. Professor Zhao's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly impact across decades, with influential works including 'A Nation-State by Construction: Dynamics of Modern Chinese Nationalism' (2004), 'The China Model: can it replace the Western model of modernization?' (2010), and 'Rethinking the Chinese World Order: the imperial cycle and the rise of China' (2015). His recent work has focused on contemporary challenges in US-China relations, China's global leadership aspirations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolving dynamics of great power competition. His research shows a progression from analyzing China's domestic political development to examining its growing role in global affairs, reflecting China's own transformation on the world stage. As the founding editor of the Journal of Contemporary China, Professor Zhao has played a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse on contemporary Chinese affairs. Through his leadership of the Center for China-US Cooperation, he has fostered dialogue and understanding between scholars and practitioners from both countries. His work bridges academic research and policy relevance, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and practical policymaking regarding China's role in the world.

• Chinese Politics
• Foreign Policy
• China-US Relations
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Stefan Messingschlager is a Research Associate and lecturer at the Chair of Modern and Contemporary History within the Department of History at Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg. His academic career bridges German and Chinese historical scholarship with significant contributions to understanding Sino-German relations. His research interests span five interconnected domains: (1) Expertise in History and Present/Western China Expertise; (2) Sino-Western Relations since 1949, with special focus on Sino-German Relations; (3) Contemporary Chinese History and Politics since the 1970s; (4) International Politics, Security Affairs & Global Governance; and (5) History of Knowledge, Intellectual History and Global History of Ideas. His work demonstrates how knowledge production about China has evolved in Western contexts and how this expertise shapes geopolitical understanding. Messingschlager's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of historical analysis and contemporary policy concerns, particularly regarding European approaches to China. His work emphasizes the importance of nuanced China expertise for effective foreign policy formulation, highlighting both historical continuities and contemporary challenges in Sino-European relations. His recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with security dimensions of research cooperation and strategic autonomy. Messingschlager actively contributes to public discourse on China policy through media appearances on Tagesschau, NDR, and WDR, and has advised German federal institutions on China policy since 2022. His scholarly activities include organizing interdisciplinary conferences, such as one in September 2024 funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and the Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg, which explored the heuristic value of expertise using 20th century case studies. His academic background includes studies in History and Political Science at the University of Konstanz and Peking University, where he began doctoral research on the political and intellectual history of Sino-German relations. His dissertation examines China Expertise in the Federal Republic of Germany from the 1960s to the 1980s, analyzing how journalists, scholars, business professionals, and diplomats formed an epistemic community that shaped understanding of the 'Black Box China'.

• Sino-German Relations
• Contemporary Chinese History
• China Expertise
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Ryan C. Berg is director of the Americas Program and head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He also serves as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America and a course coordinator at the United States Foreign Service Institute. Dr. Berg obtained a PhD and an MPhil in political science and an MSc in global governance and diplomacy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Senior Hulme Fellow. Earlier, he obtained a BA in government and theology from Georgetown University. His research focuses on U.S.-Latin America relations, strategic competition and defense policy, authoritarian regimes, armed conflict and transnational organized crime, and trade and development issues. Dr. Berg has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed academic and policy-oriented journals, including The Lancet, Migration and Development, the SAIS Review of International Affairs, and the Georgetown Security Studies Review. His articles have appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, CNN.com, Los Angeles Times, and World Politics Review, among other outlets. Dr. Berg routinely testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and is conversational in Slovenian. As a Fulbright scholar in Brazil and Council on Foreign Relations Term Member, Dr. Berg has established expertise across the Western Hemisphere. His recent work examines China's growing influence in Latin America, U.S. policy toward Venezuela, democratic backsliding, and economic development challenges throughout the region.

• U.S.-Latin America relations
• Strategic competition
• Defense policy
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