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Department of Global Issues Studies
Overview
The Department of Global Issues Studies aims to become a leading hub for academic inquiry and policy research on international developments, focusing on the study of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the global system. In an era characterized by major power competition, the transition of the international order, the technological revolution, climate change, security crises, socio-economic shifts, and the emergence of new actors, a deep understanding of these trends is a strategic necessity for safeguarding and advancing the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Within this framework, the Department operates under the Institute for North American and European Studies at the University of Tehran, employing an interdisciplinary, forward-looking, and problem-oriented approach. It endeavors to advance theoretical knowledge while providing applied analyses and policy recommendations for decision-makers, academics, and national institutions. By leveraging the academic capacity of the University of Tehran and collaborating with domestic and international research centers, the Department aims to establish itself as a recognized authority in the field of global studies.
Main Objectives
Research Priorities
In alignment with contemporary developments and strategic needs, the Department prioritizes the following research areas:
About the Head of the Department
Dr. Mohammad Reza Saeedabadi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, where he heads the “Department of Global Issues Studies” at the Institute for North American and European Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies from the Australian National University and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Tehran. His academic and research activities focus on International Relations, Global Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Governance, British and European Studies, diplomacy, and the role of international organizations in global developments.
Dr. Saeedabadi brings two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. His notable executive roles include serving as the Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO (2007–2015), Vice President for International Scientific Cooperation of university campuses, and holding numerous international responsibilities. In leading this department, his focus is on advancing interdisciplinary research, monitoring and analyzing emerging trends in the international system, strategic futures studies, strengthening scientific diplomacy, and providing policy-oriented research to support the country’s decision-making and policy-making processes.
The Department of Global Issues Studies aims to become a leading hub for academic inquiry and policy research on international developments, focusing on the study of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the global system. In an era characterized by major power competition, the transition of the international order, the technological revolution, climate change, security crises, socio-economic shifts, and the emergence of new actors, a deep understanding of these trends is a strategic necessity for safeguarding and advancing the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Within this framework, the Department operates under the Institute for North American and European Studies at the University of Tehran, employing an interdisciplinary, forward-looking, and problem-oriented approach. It endeavors to advance theoretical knowledge while providing applied analyses and policy recommendations for decision-makers, academics, and national institutions. By leveraging the academic capacity of the University of Tehran and collaborating with domestic and international research centers, the Department aims to establish itself as a recognized authority in the field of global studies.
Main Objectives
- Studying emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the global system and the evolution of the international order.
- Enhancing theoretical knowledge and providing applied analyses and policy solutions for decision-makers.
- Establishing the Department as a leading academic and policy-research hub in the field of international developments.
- Organizing specialized sessions, policy roundtables, and scientific conferences.
- Publishing analytical and policy reports, books, and articles.
- Conducting research projects, organizing training courses, and mentoring young researchers.
- Expanding scientific cooperation with prestigious domestic and foreign universities, think tanks, and research institutes.
- Bridging the gap between academia and the policy-making system to strengthen the country’s analytical and decision-making capabilities.
Research Priorities
In alignment with contemporary developments and strategic needs, the Department prioritizes the following research areas:
- Study of international order transitions and the future of the global system.
- Analysis of foreign policy and strategies of major and emerging powers.
- Examination of geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geotechnological competition.
- Research on global governance, international organizations, and international regimes.
- Study of international security, crises, wars, and conflict management.
- Analysis of international political economy, sanctions, global supply chains, and the digital economy.
- Examination of modern diplomacy (public diplomacy, scientific diplomacy, and technology diplomacy).
- Study of the implications of Artificial Intelligence, the digital revolution, and emerging technologies on politics and international relations.
- Research on climate change, energy, food security, and other global challenges.
- Monitoring of social, cultural, and demographic trends affecting the future of the world.
- Futures studies and scenario building concerning regional and global developments and their implications for Iran.
About the Head of the Department
Dr. Mohammad Reza Saeedabadi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, where he heads the “Department of Global Issues Studies” at the Institute for North American and European Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations and Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies from the Australian National University and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Tehran. His academic and research activities focus on International Relations, Global Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Governance, British and European Studies, diplomacy, and the role of international organizations in global developments.
Dr. Saeedabadi brings two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. His notable executive roles include serving as the Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO (2007–2015), Vice President for International Scientific Cooperation of university campuses, and holding numerous international responsibilities. In leading this department, his focus is on advancing interdisciplinary research, monitoring and analyzing emerging trends in the international system, strategic futures studies, strengthening scientific diplomacy, and providing policy-oriented research to support the country’s decision-making and policy-making processes.