Bio – Dr. Mohammad Al-Masri President, Palestinian Center for Strategic Research and Studies Dr. Mohammad Al-Masri is a leading Palestinian expert in national security, governance, and regional politics. He currently serves as the President of the Palestinian Center for Strategic Research and Studies, where he oversees advanced research, policy analysis, and strategic advisory efforts aimed at supporting Palestinian decision-makers and strengthening evidence-based public policy. With more than 25 years of academic and professional experience, Dr. Al-Masri has contributed extensively to the fields of security sector reform, conflict analysis, and Middle Eastern political dynamics. He has authored and supervised numerous policy papers addressing key issues such as Palestinian security governance, regional diplomatic shifts, and post-conflict stabilization, and he is widely engaged in regional and international forums on peace, security, and state-building. Dr. Al-Masri has taught and lectured on political systems, international relations, and conflict management, and he has published analytical contributions in prominent Arab and international journals. His current work focuses on developing strategic frameworks to support national resilience and improve coordination between Palestinian institutions and international partners. He leads several cooperation initiatives between the center and embassies, research institutions, and international organizations, with the aim of promoting stability, enhancing dialogue, and safeguarding the prospects of a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.