As conflict in the Middle East continues to shape the international security landscape, understanding how developments are perceived from within Iran is becoming increasingly important. Join us for a discussion bringing together leading Iranian scholars and practitioners to examine the implications of recent developments for regional security, explore perspectives from within Iran, and reflect on the role of dialogue in reducing risks during times of crisis.
The webinar will also mark the inaugural public event of Student/Young Pugwash Iran (SYP Iran).
Date: 16 June 2026
Time: 13:30–15:00 CEST/ 15:00–16:30 Iran Standard Time (IST)
Platform: Google Meet
Speakers:
- Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, President, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq
- Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi, Former Foreign Minister of Iran and Former Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
- Dr. Ariobarzan Mohammadi, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran
- Dr. Hamed Vafaei, Former Director General, Office of International Relations and Professor of China Studies, University of Tehran
- Dr. Roxana Niknami, Director, Center for Graduate International Studies (CGIS) and Assistant Professor, University of Tehran
- Sayed Mohammad Ali Sayedhanaee, Founder and President, Nations Diplomacy Think Tank (NDT)
Registration: Please register via the Google Form: https://forms.gle/VyoM4XkFBNtmBP4m8
A Google Meet link will be shared with registered participants prior to the event.
