Bahrooz Jaafar, from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Cyprus International University. He is the Founder and Head of the Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. With over 18 years of expertise in energy geopolitics and Middle Eastern affairs, he has published widely in international journals and think tanks. His recent works include a book with Emerald Publishing. Jafaar is a recognized voice on energy security and regional dynamics, and holds a pedagogical certificate from Charmo University, Iraq, endorsed by the Kurdistan Regional Government.