Hamid Bahrami
Hamid Bahrami is an Iranian independent international relations analyst specialising in Eurasian and Middle Eastern affairs. He holds an MA (Hons) in International Relations and Politics from the University of Dundee and an MRes in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from the University of Glasgow, where his research examined Russia’s policies in the South Caucasus. Since 2018, he has published analysis and commentary in leading international outlets on topics including South Caucasus geopolitics, regional conflicts, Iran’s nuclear programme, and counter-terrorism.
Key Topics
- Armenia-Iran Relations— Armenia's ties with neighboring Iran, including trade, energy transit, and shared interest in blocking a Zangezur corridor under Azerbaijani control.
- Armenia-NATO Relations— Armenia's relationship with NATO, including military exercises, interoperability programs, and the debate over whether deeper ties are feasible or desirable.
- Armenia-US Relations— U.S.-Armenia relations, including USAID programs, defense cooperation talks, Armenian-American lobby efforts, and Washington's South Caucasus policy.
- Geopolitics— Armenia's strategic position in the South Caucasus and its relationships with regional and global powers in a rapidly shifting multipolar world.
- Armenian News— Groong's weekly round-up of the latest news from Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian diaspora, covering politics, society, and international affairs.