Seyed Ali Alavi

Seyed Ali Alavi is a PhD Candidate at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. He is an associate member of the Centre for Iranian Studies and the Palestinian Studies Centre at SOAS. His research project is on Iran's Relations with Palestine.

Is Iraq entering an era of post-sectarianism?

In the absence of civil war, the people of Iraq have found an opportunity to demand that the political elite deliver on their election campaign promises.

By Seyed Ali Alavi

/ 20 Aug 2018

Who is the winner in post-ISIS Syria?

ISIS may have been defeated, but the battle for Syria's political soul is far from over.

By Seyed Ali Alavi

/ 18 Apr 2018

Iran's connections with Syria; current status and future perspective

Desperate not to let the Assad regime fall, Tehran continues to support and strengthen connections with its ally in Damascus. What unites them in this alliance?

By Seyed Ali Alavi

/ 20 Jun 2014

Iran's connections with Syria; current status and future perspective

Desperate not to let the Assad regime fall, Tehran continues to support and strengthen connections with its ally in Damascus. What unites them in this alliance?

By Seyed Ali Alavi

/ 20 Jun 2014