Masoud zamani
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who am i?
A Learner by heart and Scholar by profession
My name is Masoud Zamani. I think about law, power, and the human ambitions that shape political life — especially in the Middle East, and especially in Iran. These questions have shaped my life, my work, and my sense of responsibility toward the world.
I am based at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where I teach courses in international law and international relations. My scholarship appears in journals and policy forums, but this space is different. This space is personal. It is not an academic journal — it is my own room of thought.
Here, I write in my own voice.
Here, I explore ideas without the filters of institutional tone or diplomatic caution.
In this space, I share my commentaries, analysis, and creative expression — the way I actually think, feel, and argue — for those who want to engage deeply with the realities of law, conflict, and the future of this region.
areas of expertise
International human rights law
International humanitarian law (IHL)
Jus ad bellum and use of force
International criminal law
Treaty interpretation & compliance
Global governance and institutional design
Political ideology and governance in the Middle East
The Iranian Revolution and post-1979 state formation
Political Islam and velayat-e faqih
Geopolitics of the Persian Gulf
Proxy warfare and regional security architecture
Transitional governance in post-regime contexts
Institutional reform and constitutional redesign
Judicial restructuring and accountability mechanisms
Security sector reform
Political psychology of transitions
Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)
Human–machine decision-making in conflict
Command responsibility and AI attribution gaps
Regulation and governance of emerging technologies
Philosophical foundations of machine agency
Criminology
Psychology of crime and forensic psychology
Counter-terrorism and legal frameworks
Sociology of legal institutions
Economic foundations of law
Policy design and evaluation
Human rights implementation in domestic systems
AI governance and safety regulation
Energy & economic policy
Security policy and institutional resilience
Upcoming & RECENT Events
Upcoming events will be listed here
Coordinated and executed a major conference at the University of British Columbia (UBC)