Dr. Amin Saikal

Biography

Amin Saikal is an Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Islamic Studies at the Australian National University. His expertise includes politics, history, political economy, and international relations pertaining to the Middle East and Central Asia. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Social Sciences at the University of Western Australia and as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University. Over his career, Professor Saikal has been a Visiting Fellow at various prestigious institutions including Princeton University and Cambridge University. He is a published author with numerous works focusing on the political dynamics of the Middle East and Central Asia, highlighting topics such as political Islam and Russia's influence in the region. His notable publications include 'Lose the War: The Story of America's Intervention in Afghanistan' and 'Iran Rising: Survival of the Future of the Islamic Republic'. Additionally, he is a frequent commentator on national and international media, contributing to discussions on current affairs related to his fields of expertise.

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