The Philos Project
Farhad Rezaei is a distinguished academic and commentator specializing in Middle Eastern affairs with extensive experience in research and teaching. Currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow and the Director of Christian Watch on Global Islamism at The Philos Project since June 2021, Farhad Rezaei also held the position of Director at the Charles Malik Institute from February to May 2024. A Visiting Professor at Glendon Campus of York University from May 2020 to May 2024, Farhad has contributed as an Expert TV Commentator for renowned networks including BBC Persian, Iran International, and TRT World from 2016 until February 2024. Previous roles include Research Fellow at the Center for International Policy Studies at the University of Ottawa and various instructive positions at several Canadian universities. Farhad Rezaei holds a PhD in Defense and Strategic Studies from UM and has advanced degrees in International Relations and Political Science from Islamic Azad University.
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The Philos Project
The Philos Project is the network hub for leaders and future leaders who are committed to promoting positive Christian engagement in the Middle East. Our mission includes: —Proclaiming friendship with those in the region who support liberty and justice for all peoples; —Reviving an intellectually rigorous Christian approach to foreign policy, especially as it relates to the Middle East; —Educating Christians on the theological, historical, and political issues surrounding Israel and the Jewish people; and —Empowering the church to advocate for real peace in tangible ways. We cannot bring change to the Middle East – that task belongs to the people who live there. However, we can build alliances with those on the ground who share our vision and want to move the region toward order and liberty. The Greek word philos means "friend," and our task is to identify those friends in the region who share our values – be they Christian, Jew, Muslim, or anyone else – and do what we can to empower them.