Mehran Haghirian

Dr. Mehran Haghirian is the Director of Regional Initiatives at the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation, a London-based think tank dedicated to advancing economic development, economic diplomacy, and economic justice in the Middle East and Central Asia. Currently, he leads the Integrated Futures Initiative, a project aimed at strengthening regional diplomacy and fostering economic cooperation in the Gulf. His career focuses on conflict resolution and diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on the Persian Gulf region. Haghirian holds a PhD in Gulf Studies from Qatar University and a master’s degree in International Affairs from American University’s School of International Service in Washington, DC.