<p>A PhD scholar of media and international journalism from Australia. He writes on Psychological warfare, image warfare, propaganda and image building. Mr Khan has experience in teaching and journalism in Pakistan, England and Australia.</p>

<p>Iraqi journalist, lecturer at Baghdad University, holding a PhD in media and political communication from RMIT University, Melbourne_Australia.</p>

<p>Dr.Gevorg Melikyan is a policy analyst and former political advisor of then-President of Armenia (2018-22) with considerable professional expertise in foreign and security policies, theories of International Relations, military alliances, post-Soviet/Eurasian space studies, conflict management, and hybrid warfare. Currently, he is a teaching professor at the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan, Armenia.</p>

<p>A senior journalist from Kazakhstan, currently working as a co-producer at Headlines Pictures, London. She has extensive experience in international journalism in several countries. Kogan has a PhD in sociology from Moscow Lomonosov State University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.</p>

<p>A senior British journalist from a Pakistani background has experience in international journalism in several countries. Mr Raza has a good command of Central Asia and South Asia. He maintains over thirty years of experience in journalism. He has three Degrees at the Master&rsquo;s level in different fields of journalism from the UK.</p>

<div class="tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_team_member tdi_139 td-animation-stack tdm-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_6" data-td-block-uid="tdi_139"> <div class="tdm-team-member-wrap tds-team-member3 tdi_140 tdm-team-content-vert-top"> <div class="tdm-member-info td-fix-index"> <div class="tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_team_member tdi_139 td-animation-stack tdm-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_6" data-td-block-uid="tdi_139"> <div class="tdm-team-member-wrap tds-team-member3 tdi_140 tdm-team-content-vert-top"> <div class="tdm-member-info td-fix-index"> <div class="tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_team_member tdi_139 td-animation-stack tdm-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_6" data-td-block-uid="tdi_139"> <div class="tdm-team-member-wrap tds-team-member3 tdi_140 tdm-team-content-vert-top"> <div class="tdm-member-info td-fix-index"> <div class="tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_team_member tdi_139 td-animation-stack tdm-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_6" data-td-block-uid="tdi_139"> <div class="tdm-team-member-wrap tds-team-member3 tdi_140 tdm-team-content-vert-top"> <div class="tdm-member-info td-fix-index"> <p class="tdm-descr">Maria&nbsp; Batz is from Belarus.She is an interviewer and event-manager with international experience. She is also experienced in organising business forums, corporate events, exhibitions and trade show representations. She worked as a journalist and editor-in-chief in the local media. She collaborated with the press-offices.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p>Freelance Journalist, Award-Winning Author, Travel Writer, Researcher and Editor. Specialised in Central Asia and the Caucasus.</p>

<p>Media professional, proficient editor and journalist with 25 years of international experience in interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading. Neil is an excellent presenter, interviewer and moderator/comp&egrave;re. He is also experienced in organising business forums, conferences, round-tables, gallery exhibitions and trade show representations.</p>

<div class="vc_column_inner tdi_129 wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span6"> <div class="vc_column-inner"> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="tdm_block td_block_wrap tdm_block_team_member tdi_145 td-animation-stack tdm-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_6" data-td-block-uid="tdi_145"> <div class="tdm-team-member-wrap tds-team-member3 tdi_146 tdm-team-content-vert-top"> <div class="tdm-member-info td-fix-index"> <p class="tdm-descr">Writer, poet, journalist and teacher as well. She was born in Poland but she lives in England.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Mr Samir Humbatov is the Head of the Center for International Relations and Diplomatic Studies Azerbaijan. Doctoral student of Dumlupınar University majoring in Political Sciences and International Relations. He lives in Baku,Azerbaijan. Mr Samir Humbatov attended more than 70 International Conferences. He is the author of up to 90 scientific articles and writings.

<p class="v1elementtoproof" style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background: white;">Katsuhiro Asagiri, a senior Japanese journalist and multimedia expert with experience across 47 countries, holds a Master&#8217;s in Development Administration from Western Michigan University, USA. His work, featured in prestigious publications like Geographical Review, NY, spans coordinating international policy dialogues in Japan, the USA, and Asia. As President of INPS Japan, Asagiri bridges journalism and development, contributing significant insights on international relations and development issues in partnership with likeminded media networks around the work.</span></p>

<p>Risolat Makhsimova, a dedicated journalist and seasoned media manager from Uzbekistan, brings a wealth of experience to the field of journalism. With a strong background in print and digital media, she has contributed significantly to various renowned platforms throughout her career. Currently, she serves as a valued member of the team at My5 Television Company, where she continues to uphold high standards of journalistic excellence. Her extensive portfolio of over 500 media articles reflects her commitment to informing and engaging audiences on a wide range of topics.</p>

<p>Sumaiya Ali is a journalist based in New Delhi, India. Her expertise is reporting on minority, gender and human rights. She has previously worked with BBC and her articles have been published on multiple&nbsp;BBC&nbsp;platforms.</p>

<div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"> <div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"> <div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="d89c232f-3602-4398-918d-5e973ccfa812"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark"> <p>Ali Aouyeche is a journalist from Tindouf, Algeria, with a master&#8217;s degree in public law. Since 2008, he has been a newspaper correspondent in Tindouf and the Sahrawi refugee camps. He has received certifications from the Al Jazeera Media Institute in Qatar, as well as from national and international institutions. Ali has written numerous articles for national newspapers and produced video reports for BBC Arabic.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p>Dr. Pravesh Kumar Gupta is a Senior Research Associate at Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi. He has a doctoral degree in Central Asian Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His primary interests of research are society and politics of Central Asian Republics, geopolitics of Central and South Asia, Energy Security and trans-regional energy linkages between Central and South Asia.</p>

<p>Deputy Editor-in-Chief of International Department of the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA)</p>

<p>Professor Shabnam Delfani is an internationally recognized academic, environmental scientist, and diplomat specializing in climate change modeling, global sustainability, and women&rsquo;s leadership. As of 2026, she holds several prominent global advisory roles and is widely cited for her work in environmental management and peace advocacy.&nbsp;</p> <div>She holds a PhD in Environmental Management&ndash;Climate Change Modelling from the University of Plymouth, England.</div> <div>&bull;Affiliations: She is associated with Cranfield University (UK) and has held fellowships and lectureships at various international universities.</div> <div>&bull;Specializations: Her expertise covers climate change, water resource management, food security, and waste management.</div>