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Dr. Randa Abbas is a distinguished academic lecturer and trainer in the fields of diplomacy and international relations. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, where she leads the design and delivery of advanced training programs tailored for both current diplomats and aspiring diplomatic professionals.

Dr. Abbas delivers a broad range of specialized courses, including:

• Political and Media Analysis
  
• Diplomatic Correspondence and Reporting
  
• International Relations and Diplomacy
  
• Diplomatic Negotiation
  
• Diplomatic Communication and Influence Tools
  
• In addition to customized training programs designed to meet the specific needs of ministries and sovereign institutions

She holds several prestigious professional accreditations, including:

• Certified lecturer by the League of Arab States and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for teaching International Humanitarian Law
  
• Accredited diplomatic trainer by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
  
• Certified trainer by the Nevada Training and Consultancy Center (regional representative of the University of Nevada in the Middle East)

Before joining AGDA, Dr. Abbas held the position of Senior Researcher at various strategic think tanks in the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Sudan. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of strategic analyses, political reports, and specialized studies submitted directly to decision-makers on sensitive diplomatic and security matters.

Dr. Abbas possesses a rich and diverse research portfolio that includes academic publications and studies across multiple fields, notably:

• A study titled “Evaluating Paramilitary Alliances” published in the book “Operation Decisive Storm: Alliances and Political Dimensions”
  
• A study titled “Economic Reform in the GCC” published in the book “Economic Reform in the Arabian Gulf States”
  
• The second edition of the book “Diplomatic Correspondence”
  
• A specialized study titled “Media Diplomacy” 
• An upcoming book titled “Political Analysis: From Hypothesis to Recommendation”, which explores an integrated methodology for political analysis based on modern models.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science
  A multidisciplinary academic foundation combining economic principles with political analysis, enabling a comprehensive understanding of public policy and international dynamics from both economic and political perspectives.
  
• Master’s Degree in Political Science
  An advanced program covering key areas such as political theory, comparative politics, and international relations, with a focus on developing analytical and methodological skills essential for conducting rigorous political research.
  
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science
  The highest academic qualification in the field, reflecting scholarly distinction and the ability to contribute original research. The doctoral journey emphasizes critical inquiry, advanced political analysis, and addressing complex political issues within regional and global contexts