Alex Grinberg is an expert on Iran and Islamist movements. He holds an M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature. He is fluent in Farsi, Arabic, French, English, Russian, and Hebrew. Alex’s main research interest is Iranian intellectual history and modern Shi’a thought. He teaches Persian at Ariel University. Alex held several positions in the IDF military intelligence research department (AMAN). He is currently employed as a geopolitical and intelligence analyst in private firms. Alex was born in Moscow and is hence fluent in Russian and vested in Russian affairs. His research interests at Ezri Center for Iran Gulf States Research focus on Iran’s regional strategy, however, they include also broader geopolitical theaters and their interaction with Iran and the Gulf.
