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United States Vali Nasr is a distinguished scholar in Middle East studies and international affairs, transitioning from academic leadership to advising global policymakers and contributing extensively to public discourse.
VALI NASR is Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. He contributed an article titled "Shifting Sands" in their publication.
Vali Nasr was a nonresident senior fellow at the South Asia Center. He is also the Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS.
Vali Nasr discussed his book "Iran's Grand Strategy," examining the impact of Iran's war with Iraq, subsequent American actions, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq and ensuing events.
Profile outlining his career progression, reflecting his interest in public policy and Islamic studies, and his move to professor of Middle East and South Asia Politics in 2003.
Biography detailing his role as Professor of International Politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University, and Senior Fellow at Foreign Policy at Brookings.
Dr. Vali Nasr analyzed U.S.-Iran relations, stating that Iran views Israel and Turkey as its main rivals in the region, and discussed the Biden administration's considerations for a future Iran nuclear deal.
Profile highlighting Nasr's academic roots in Boston, including his BA in international relations at Tufts University, and his Ph.D. from MIT.
Vali Nasr is listed as a columnist, noted as Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.
Vali Nasr was born as Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr in Tehran, Imperial State of Iran, on December 20, 1960. He moved to England at age 16 and later immigrated to the United States after the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. He pursued his higher education in the U.S., earning a B.A. in International Relations summa cum laude from Tufts University, an M.A. in International Economics and Middle East Studies from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1984, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from MIT in 1991. Early in his career, he taught at institutions including The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the University of San Diego, and the Naval Postgraduate School, and held senior fellowships at prominent research centers like the Belfer Center at Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of California, San Diego.
Nasr’s career progressed significantly when he was appointed the eighth Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), serving from 2012 to 2019. Prior to this, he held an impactful role as Senior Advisor to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, between 2009 and 2011, directly advising U.S. policymakers during a critical period. His expertise extends to advising senior American policymakers, including the President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, and presidential campaigns, alongside world leaders and businesses. He has authored numerous influential books, including “The Dispensable Nation: American Foreign Policy in Retreat” (2013), “The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam will Shape the Future” (2006), and most recently co-authored “How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare” (2024) and “Iran’s Grand Strategy” (2025).
Beyond his academic and advisory roles, Nasr is an active contributor to public intellectual life through his writings for major publications such as The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. He currently serves as the Majid Khadduri Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS and co-directs the SAIS Rethinking Iran Initiative. His commitment to global engagement is evidenced by his membership on several international advisory boards, including the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University and the Global Board of Trustees of Asia Society. He has been recognized with multiple grants and awards, including a 2006 Carnegie Scholar award and the 2024-25 Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.
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