Dr. Samir Al-Haddad
Dr. Samir Al-Haddad is an independent researcher and writer specializing in Middle Eastern history, Arab studies, nationalism, and cultural identity. His writing focuses on the historical development of the modern Middle East and the complex relationships between Arab nationalism, indigenous communities, and competing interpretations of the region’s past. His areas of interest include Pan-Arabism, Arabization, Mesopotamian history, the Persian Gulf, and the historical experiences of Assyrians, Kurds, Yazidis, Armenians, Persians, Turks, and Arab communities. Al-Haddad’s work draws on academic publications, historical sources, and scholarly research to examine how political movements and national narratives have influenced the way Middle Eastern history is understood today.