The meeting of the Global Issues Study Group was held on 19th of Mehr, 1405 (October 11, 2026), at the Institute for North American and European Studies, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran. The session was convened with the aim of fostering coordination among the group’s members, reviewing the Institute’s and the Global Issues Study Group’s upcoming programs, and exchanging views on areas for expanding the group’s scientific and research activities.

Dr. Mohammad-Reza Saeed-Abadi, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Faculty of World Studies and Director of the Global Issues Study Group at the Institute for North American and European Studies, welcomed the new members and elaborated on the group’s objectives and visions. Subsequently, each member present at the session introduced themselves, their academic and research background, and their fields of specialized interest, so that the members could become further acquainted with one another’s capabilities and perspectives.

Dr. Saeed-Abadi then proceeded to discuss the activities and programs of the Global Issues Study Groups. In this context, attention was drawn to the role of study groups in identifying and examining critical regional and international issues, producing scholarly and analytical content, and providing a platform for researchers to participate in specialized activities. Accordingly, the management of the Institute’s Global Issues Study Group regarded the study groups as one of the primary platforms for the Institute’s academic endeavors, stating that these groups hold significant potential for fostering research collaborations, exchanging perspectives, and pursuing specialized topics in related fields.

Subsequently, discussions were held regarding the future roadmap of the Global Issues Study Group and the areas of participation for the accepted members in upcoming activities. Attention to members’ interests and specialized fields, strengthening academic interactions, and paving the way for their active participation in research programs were among the key topics addressed in the session. Furthermore, the importance of leveraging members’ capacities to examine current global issues and address political, economic, and international developments within the framework of the group’s study activities was underscored.

By harnessing the capacity of study groups and the participation of researchers and enthusiasts in specialized fields, the Institute for North American and European Studies seeks to expand its scientific and research activities and provide a platform for the methodical examination of regional and international issues and developments. In this framework, the continuous interaction of members and their participation in academic and research programs can play a significant role in advancing the Institute’s research objectives.