Abdulrahman Al Haddadi is a researcher in Iran and Middle East affairs, currently serving as the Deputy Director for Strategic Studies and Research at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and an MBA from Abu Dhabi University. Abdulrahman’s experience spans 10 years in public and foreign policy research and analysis, delivering critical policy analysis to support decision-making. His thesis revolves around Iran’s policy toward Central Asia.