Salma Al Refaei

A political science researcher and commentator specializing in Middle Eastern politics, with a particular focus on Iranian society, identity, and governance. She holds a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Political Science. Her knowledge of the Persian language deepens her engagement with Iran’s cultural and political landscape, while her work combines historical depth with sharp contemporary analysis to make complex political dynamics accessible through clear, nuanced, and critically informed insights.