M.A. in International Relations · Digital Diplomacy & the Middle East
An Iraqi researcher in International Relations, she earned an excellent grade (18.9/20) with honors from Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin, Iran, for her thesis "The Influence of Iraqi Political Elites on Foreign Policymaking after 2003," successfully defended on 15 June 2026 and yielding a co-authored peer-reviewed publication.
She holds a rare linguistic profile in her field: a B.A. in Hebrew from the University of Baghdad granting direct access to Hebrew-language primary sources, certified Persian, working English, and structured Mandarin training in preparation for doctoral studies.
Her research concentrates on digital diplomacy, digital sovereignty and data governance, the impact of AI on global politics, Middle East regional security, and political psychology and elite decision-making.
Research Mission
A Bridge Between Theory and Practice
Employing multilingual, interdisciplinary methods to analyze Middle East issues and produce critical knowledge that serves informed decision-making.
Academic Vision
Digitally Aware Diplomacy
Contributing to the development of Digital Diplomacy and Cyber Sovereignty studies in the Arab world, and nurturing researchers able to read global politics in its original languages.
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Peer-reviewed publications
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Academic languages
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Verified international certificates
18.9
M.A. grade (Excellent /20)
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Three peer-reviewed works — two published, one in press. Google Scholar ↗
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Peer-reviewed works
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Publication languages
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Available article links
Abstract
A comparative study of the EU's GDPR, China's internet governance model, and the American open model, extracting policy lessons for digital sovereignty and cybersecurity in developing nations.
Methodology & Contribution
Triple comparative method with textual analysis of legislative documents across the three models. The researcher contributed to the theoretical framework, the developing-nations case analysis, and policy recommendations.
AuthorsMousanezhad · Pirhashemi · Al-Kaabi
LanguagePersian
StatusIn Press · 2026
Digital SovereigntyGDPRInternet GovernanceCybersecurityDeveloping Nations
Abstract
An analysis of Arab nationalism's role in shaping contemporary Arab political thought through a comparative study of the Nasser and Gaddafi experiences.
Methodology & Contribution
Comparative historical method with discourse analysis of the two leaders' key speeches and writings. The researcher analyzed Gaddafi's intellectual and political experience and co-formulated the theoretical conclusions.
A political-psychology analysis of Saddam Hussein's personality using the frameworks of Kernberg, Adler, and Lasswell, and its consequences for Iraq's domestic governance and foreign policy.
Methodology & Contribution
Psychopolitical profiling with case studies of historical decisions. The researcher applied the three frameworks and analyzed the resulting foreign policies.
Political PsychologyKernbergAdlerLasswellSaddam Hussein
02 · Research Interests
Seven Fields of Inquiry
Interlocking fields bridging theory and practice — each with a central research question
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Digital Diplomacy
How states and foreign ministries employ digital platforms and new communication tools in representation, negotiation, and international crisis management.
"How are platforms like X and TikTok reshaping the hierarchy of traditional diplomatic decision-making?"
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Digital Sovereignty & Data Governance
Comparative study of the European (GDPR), Chinese, and American data-governance models and their implications for developing nations' cybersecurity.
"Where does national sovereignty lie when data crosses borders without state permission?"
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AI & Global Politics
The impact of artificial intelligence on balances of power, decision-making, and the nature of conflict and cooperation in the international system.
"Does AI produce a new balance of power, or a technological arms race?"
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Middle East Regional Security
Reading the region's security complexes amid overlapping international and regional competitions and shifting alliances.
"Can an independent Arab regional security complex be built away from the two poles?"
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Iraqi Foreign Policy
Post-2003 foreign policy decision-making dynamics, drawing on Arabic and Persian primary sources.
"How do Iraqi elites balance intersecting geopolitical pressures?"
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Political Psychology
Applying the Kernberg, Adler, and Lasswell frameworks to analyze leadership personalities and their impact on policies.
"To what extent does a leader's personality structure shape their strategic choices?"
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Comparative Governance Models
Comparative study of governance and technology-management experiences in China, the EU, and the United States.
"Which model best suits developing nations in managing their digital transformation?"
03 · Experience & Service
Between Translation, Research, and the Diplomatic Field
Professional, voluntary, and freelance engagements with acquired skills
Across the professional years before and after the M.A., I combined specialized translation, field research, and diplomatic participation — producing an integrated skill set: high-level political translation, multi-source geopolitical analysis, diplomatic field presence, and cultural voluntary work.
5 May 2025Diplomatic DelegationTehran — Iran
Academic Delegation Member — Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The International Relations department delegation of Imam Khomeini International University visited the Ministry headquarters, attending field diplomatic briefings on regional geopolitics and meeting the Ministry's spokesman at the weekly session.
Visit documentation as published by the Ministry's official account
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The academic delegation at the courtyard of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 5 May 2025
Field DiplomacyProtocolOfficial BriefingsProfessional Networking
2022 — 2023VolunteeringBaghdad — Iraq
Volunteer Peer Mentor & Translator — University of Baghdad
Supported undergraduates with Hebrew political-literature translation and participated in cross-cultural dialogue workshops promoting regional understanding among Baghdad's youth.
High-level translation and geopolitical analysis of political and historical texts from Hebrew to Arabic, with independent research on Middle East security bridging linguistic expertise and IR analysis.
Hebrew → Arabic TranslationPolitical AnalysisPrimary-Source ReadingResearch WritingIndependent Work
04 · Academic Path
From Baghdad to Qazvin
A multilingual research journey with key coursework at each stage
B.A. + M.A.
Two academic degrees
32 units
M.A. International Relations
18.9/20
Excellent grade
2026
Graduation year
2017 — 2021
B.A. in Hebrew — University of Baghdad
College of Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Thesis: "Hebrew Literature and Political Identity." Grade: 68.63/100. This stage built the capacity to read Hebrew political and historical primary sources.
Modern Hebrew LiteratureSemitic LinguisticsHebrew Political LiteratureSpecialized TranslationIsraeli Culture
2024
Persian Proficiency Certificate (C2)
IKIU Persian Language Center · 1403/07/11 SH
Certified academic Persian in listening, reading, writing, and speaking — the second core research language for studying Iranian politics and primary sources.
