Dr. Sofey Saidi

Sofey Saidi, PhD, is a geopolitical analyst specializing in Iranian affairs, democratic transitions, Middle East security, and international relations. She earned her doctorate from the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations and pursued graduate studies at George Mason University's Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Duke University. She has taught international relations and world cultures at the University of Baltimore and has published extensively on Iran, regional security, democratic governance, and U.S. policy toward the Middle East. Her work focuses on the political dynamics of democratic transition and the intersection of security, governance, and human rights. She is fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish.