Dr. Kawa HASSAN

(Belgium/Iraq), Nonresident Fellow, MENA Program, Stimson Center

Dr. Kawa Hassan is a Nonresident Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Program at the Stimson Center. He is an expert on peacebuilding, governance, and conflict resolution in the Middle East, with a particular interest in Iraq, Syria, and Kurdish regional politics. His research emphasizes inclusive governance and economic cooperation as tools for post-conflict recovery. Dr. Hassan regularly contributes to international think tanks and dialogues on conflict transformation. His policy recommendations promote regional reconciliation and sustainable peace.