Vali Nasr is a distinguished Iranian-American academic and author, renowned for his expertise in Middle Eastern politics and Islamic studies. He currently holds the position of Majid Khaddouri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. His tenure as the eighth dean of SAIS from 2012 to 2019 marked a significant period of growth and innovation ...