Dr. Aziz Alghashian is a Saudi researcher who is fascinated with the elusive nature of Saudi foreign policy. He obtained a PhD in 2019 from the University of Essex, where he taught International Relations, Politics, and Middle Eastern Studies for several years. Currently, Alghashian’s research focuses on Saudi policy toward Israel and Arab-Israeli relations more broadly. His research aims to highlight the rich history of Saudi-Israeli/Arab-Israeli pragmatism. Implicit and tacit forms of cooperation and communication are core themes within his research. In addition to research and teaching, he has provided commentary to news outlets, including France24, Sky, BBC, Forces TV, The New York Times, and Bloomberg.

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