Raji Almaghrabi
Riyadh
Summary
Political researcher and strategic analysis professional holding a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from King Saud University. Specialized in monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting regional and international political developments, with strong capabilities in policy analysis, geopolitical risk assessment, strategic reporting, and decision-support research. Experienced in translating complex political dynamics into actionable insights for policymakers, research centers, and decision-makers. Possess solid skills in crisis analysis, negotiation assessment, and evidence-based research methodologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Political Researcher
Rasanah International Institute for Iranian Studies
Riyadh
09.2025 - Current
- Conducting political and strategic research on regional and international affairs.
- Contributing to policy papers, analytical reports, and strategic assessments.
- Monitoring geopolitical developments and providing data-driven insights for decision-makers.
Strategic Planner
Dussur Aljazira General Contracting Est.
Jeddah
07.2019 - 08.2025
- Supporting strategic planning and business development initiatives.
- Assisting in feasibility studies, project evaluation, and operational improvement.
- Coordinating between management and project teams to enhance performance efficiency.
Admin Assistant
Saudi Emcor Company
King Abdullah Economic City
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Providing administrative and organizational support to management.
- Coordinating schedules, documentation, and internal communications.
- Assisting in reporting and daily operational tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - in Political Science And International Relations
King Saud University
Riyadh 02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Jeddah
Jeddah 12-2017
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Leadership Skills
- Document Management
- Office Management
- MS Office
- Crisis Management
- Operations Management
- Influencing and negotiating skills
Research and Projects
· Contributed to the drafting, review, and analysis of the Rasanah Institute Annual Strategic Report (2026), with a focus on regional power dynamics, security developments, and international political trends.
· Prepared and supported political situation assessments, scenario-based position papers, early warning briefs, strategic alerts, and rapid-response policy notes for decision-makers.
· Authored an advisory policy paper on U.S. strategy toward Iran during a potential second Trump administration, providing strategic and geopolitical recommendations.
· Conducted an in-depth study on Saudi–Iranian rivalry in the Middle East (2015–2019), analyzing geopolitical competition, proxy conflicts, and regional influence.
· Completed an applied study on the Jordanian political system, examining institutional structures, political actors, and governance dynamics.
· Produced critical analytical reviews of major political works, including The Arabs (Eugene Rogan), The Origins of Political Order (Francis Fukuyama), and Arab Political Systems: Issues of Continuity and Change (Aladdin Jalal & Naefid Massad).
· Wrote a research paper on Ibn Taymiyyah in Islamic political thought, focusing on political authority, legitimacy, and jurisprudential foundations.
Courses and Training
- Foundations of organizational analysis in the government sector Course | Digital Government Authority | 2024
- Leadership and innovation in the government sector Course | Digital Government Authority | 2024
- Preparation Course for Project Management Professional (PMP), 08/2023
- Organizational IQ Future Path Career Essentials Program, Mohammad Bin Salman Foundation 04/2022
- Project Planning, Mohammad Bin Salman Foundation 04/2022
- Problem Solving, Mohammad Bin Salman Foundation 03/2022
- Data Analysis, Mohammad Bin Salman Foundation 03/2022
- Development of Creative and Innovative Imagination, DOROOB 12/2021
- Network Management and Security, University of Jeddah 10/2017 - 12/2017
- ILSC Language Schools Vancouver, English Language Program, 02/2015 - 08/2015
Certification
GRC Professional from OCEG, 08/2023
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Fluent
Affiliations
- Saudi Media Forum — 2019 - Cybersecurity Conference — 2023 - King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies: Irregular Migration from Africa to the Arabian Peninsula and Southern European Coasts — 2023 - Asbar International Center: Technology Services and Citizens in the Face of COVID-19 — 2021 - Asbar International Forum: Creativity and Innovation in the Context of the Knowledge Economy — The Fourth Industrial Revolution — 2017
Timeline
Political Researcher
Rasanah International Institute for Iranian Studies
09.2025 - Current
Strategic Planner
Dussur Aljazira General Contracting Est.
07.2019 - 08.2025
Admin Assistant
Saudi Emcor Company
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Jeddah
Master of Arts - in Political Science And International Relations
King Saud University