Dr. Ebrahim Roshandel

Dr. Ebrahim Roshandel is a former diplomat and political analyst. He holds a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies and National Security and is recognized as a senior expert in strategic affairs, political and social movements, and international relations, with a particular focus on the Middle East and the Islamic Republic of Iran. He is also a member of the Leadership Council of the Vintage Security Institute and currently serves as a member of the Committee of the U.S. Homeland Security Organization.

25
Years of Experience
251
Number of Publications
14
Years of Teaching Experience

Biography BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Ebrahim Roshandel is a former diplomat and political analyst specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, national security, and international relations. He holds a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies and National Security and is recognized as a senior expert in strategic affairs, political and social movements, and international relations, with a particular focus on the Middle East and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Dr. Roshandel has contributed extensively to the analysis of regional security, geopolitical developments, and foreign policy issues. His research and professional activities focus on strategic studies, security affairs, and the political dynamics of the Middle East.

He is a member of the Leadership Council of the Vintage Security Institute and currently serves as a member of the Committee of the U.S. Homeland Security Organization. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing research and policy discussions on international security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs.

31
Years of Experience
251
Number of Publications
14
Years of Teaching Experience

Professional Experience EXPERIENCE

Professional background

1996 – 2026

He previously served as a diplomat, working in the fields of foreign policy and international relations.

Education

1991 – 1996

He holds a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies and National Security and is actively engaged in research and teaching in this field.

Media activities

1996 – 2009

Political and security affairs expert and analyst, appearing on international media outlets and satellite television networks.

Political positions

2011 – 2026

He maintains a critical perspective on the domestic and foreign policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and regularly presents his views through analytical interviews, media appearances, and social media platforms.

Kaviani Banner and the Question of a National Symbol: Reflections on Historical Memory, Collective Struggle, and National Unity in Iran

In the study of nation-building and national identity, a flag is not merely a graphic emblem or a governmental insignia; it constitutes part of a nation’s symbolic capital—a shared symbol capable of embodying a collective narrative of a society’s past, present, and future. Research on nation-states demonstrates that national symbols achieve their greatest unifying power […]