Farhad Rezaei

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.