Biography
Dr. Shallaw A Mohammed is a distinguished scholar specializing in Energy Security and Diplomacy. He earned his MA in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio in 2015, followed by a PhD in Politics and International Relations from Soran University, Hawler in 2020. His academic credentials are complemented by specialized training in Public Policy and Governance from The Hague Academy for Local Governance, Netherlands in 2018.
Currently serving as a Assist. Pro. at the Department of Diplomacy and International Relations at Salahaddin University-Erbil, Dr. Mohammed holds several key leadership positions within the institution. He chairs the High Consultancy Committee at the University Presidency and directs the Cultural and Social Center. Beyond his academic responsibilities, he works as an independent analyst for various think tanks in Iraqi Kurdistan, focusing on regional security dynamics and energy diplomacy.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in International Relations and Politics (soran University, 2020)
- Master's Degree in Politics and Energy security ( University of Cincinnati, Ohio in 2015)
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Salahaddin University-Erbil, 2009)
Research Interest
Internationl relations, National Security, Energy Diplomacy
Publications
- The Relationship between Energy Security and the Sovereignty of the Kurdistan Region:(Conditions and Obstacles) Twejer Journal 7 (3), 176-208
- Dr The KRG’s Inability Factors for Independently Exporting Oil: After 2023. Zanco Journal of Human Sciences 28 (6), 301-317
- Qatar’s role in the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries after 2017. Journal of Political and Security Studies 5 (1), 101-138
- تغير المعادلات الأمنية في ظل إستراتيجية أمن الطاقة Cihan University-Erbil Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 4 (2), 62-73
- The relevance of energy diplomacy to foreign policy decision-making. QALAAI ZANIST SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL 4 (4), 1155-1181
- The problem of the centrality of oil and gas management in Iraq beyond 2005 The conflict between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Iraq's federal model. QALAAI ZANIST JOURNAL 3 (1), 118-138
Teaching
Theories of National Security - 4th stage - Second semester
History of Diplomacy and Consular Relations - 2nd stage - first semester
Quality Assurance Documents 2024-2025
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