Vera Yacoubian

Vera Yacoubian is a part-time instructor in political science and history at both the American University of Beirut and Haigazian University. She holds a master’s degree in international affairs from Lebanese American University in Beirut and is currently pursuing her PhD at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany. Yacoubian’s academic journey began with a degree in journalism from Lebanese University. In addition to her academic roles, she formerly served as executive director of the Armenian National Committee of the Middle East, where she played a pivotal role in advocating for Armenian Genocide recognition and addressing regional issues.
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The Middle East beyond the old alliances 

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The emerging Middle East-South Asia strategic alignment

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Lebanon-Syria relations: A new era of cooperation?

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The politics of Armenian Genocide recognition and regional constraints in the Middle East

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