Dr. Hind Al Ansari’s research focuses on Gulf geopolitics and state–society dynamics, examining how Gulf states navigate regional conflict, alliances, and public opinion. Her earlier work examined economic development and global education policy in the Gulf region. Dr. Al Ansari is currently a Research Fellow at the Gulf International Forum and completed a one-year fellowship at the Wilson Center. She has published multiple articles on Gulf politics and regional affairs and is a recipient of the Middle East Policy Council’s 40 Under 40 Award. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.
