PhD Dissertation Defense

PhD Dissertation Defense: Saba N. Bahaa’s thesis “Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its Role in Achieving International and Regional Balance after 2012” was defended at Al-Nahrain University’s College of Political Science 📚.The committee consisted of:Prof. Khader A. Atwan (Chair)Prof. Laila A. HajimProf. Ziad Y. HamadAsst. Prof. Rawa T. DarwishAsst. Prof. Homam K. MatlakProf. Salman A. Hussein (Supervisor)The thesis provided a comprehensive framework for SCO, covering its nature, characteristics, and role in regional and international balances. Key finding: SCO’s standing and role depend on member states’ will to reshape the international system, countering US unipolarity using their diverse power elements.