Articles by Mahmoud Rasouli

August 6, 2026

The missing actor in the US-Iran conflict: the Iranian people

Mahmoud Rasouli
Mahmoud Rasouli argues that debates over the US-Iran confrontation focus overwhelmingly on governments while overlooking the people most affected by their decisions. Although both Washington and Tehran frequently claim to act on behalf of ordinary Iranians, citizens rarely influence the policies pursued in their name
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Mahmoud Rasouli
Independent Researcher

Mahmoud specialises in international relations, energy policy, and geopolitical risk.

His research focuses on energy transition, energy security, political economy, and governance, with particular attention to the Middle East and Europe.

He has more than ten years' professional experience in governmental and diplomatic environments.

Mahmoud's work has been presented at international academic conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, including The Journal of Energy and Development.

His current research explores the intersections of energy governance, international politics, and public policy

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