An analysis of the Israel-Gaza conflict's implications across the Middle East.
Dr. Ameneh Mehvar is ACLED’s Middle East Senior Analyst. In this role, she leads analysis on regional conflicts and provides expertise to ensure the accuracy of ACLED’s data coverage, while also supporting the organization’s engagement with external partners and the media.
Ameneh has expertise in Middle East security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Persian Gulf security dynamics. Previously, she worked as a political risk consultant in the private sector and has also gained experience in the public sector. Additionally, she has taught and conducted academic research.
Ameneh holds a master’s degree in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Spoken languages: English, Persian and German Timezone: Central European Time - CET
An analysis of the Israel-Gaza conflict's implications across the Middle East.
Updates about recent demonstrations and conflicts in Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.
Summary of key political and military developments in Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.
Analysis of recent conflicts involving Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Sweden.
Report on increased violence and political tensions in Iran, Israel, Gaza Strip, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.
An analysis of Turkey's 2023 general elections and the Kurdish question, highlighting the political dynamics around Erdogan’s approach towards Kurdish groups.
Iran and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic ties, Yemen violence, US-Iran tensions in Syria, Israeli protests, Palestine unrest, and Iraq's electoral law changes.
Overview of conflicts and tensions in the Kurdish regions across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran in 2023.
Watch the recorded webinar held on 29 May 2025 for in-depth analysis of these developments, the evolving strategies of Palestinian armed groups, and the political dynamics driving the escalation — followed by a Q&A.