PhD Dissertation Defense

PhD Dissertation Defense: Ghofran H. Zahir’s thesis “Political and Economic Orientations of Major Asian Powers amid the Russia-Ukraine War” was defended at Al-Nahrain University’s College of Political Science 📚.The committee consisted of:Prof. Abd Al-Samad S. Abdulla (Chair)Prof. Shaimaa A. FazilProf. Hussein A. DakhilProf. Mohammed A. AhmedAsst. Prof. Randa T. HasanAsst. Prof. Essam A. Mohsen (Supervisor)The thesis analyzed major Asian powers’ political and economic orientations amid the Russia-Ukraine war, tracking shifts in the international environment and impacts on power balances. Key finding: the war was a turning point, reshaping Asian powers’ priorities and pushing pragmatic policies balancing partnerships and national interests.