Hossein Ajorloo is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. He is also a Ph.D. student of International Relations and Diplomacy in Islamic University of Lebanon. Mr. Ajorloo's research interests include Arab-Israeli studies and the Middle East issues.

Marzieh Alvand is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. She is also a Ph.D. student of International Relations in Tehran University. Ms. Alvand's research interests include Iran and great powers studies, Iran foreign policy, Arab-Israeli studies, terrorism studies, and disarmament in the Middle East.

Hamed Amooei is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. He is also a Ph.D. student of Political Science in the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, in Tehran. Mr. Amooei's research interests include Iran and great powers studies and the Middle East issues.

Ashraf Ashrafpour is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from Poona University in India. Dr. Ashrafpour's research interests include the Persian Gulf Studies and the Middle East issues.

Saeed Attar is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. He is also a Ph.D. student of Political Science in Tehran University. Mr. Attar's research interests include Iran and great powers studies and the Middle East issues.

Sakineh Babri is a visiting research fellow at the Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies. She is also a Ph.D. student of International Relations in the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, in Esfaehan. Ms. Babri's research interests include Persian Gulf studies, energy security, and terrorism studies.