Babek Chalabi

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Babek Chalabi is a Ph.D. student and researcher in Information Technology with a concentration in cybersecurity. Based in Washington, D.C., he writes on regional affairs related to South Azerbaijan, Iran, and the Caucasus, with a particular focus on ethnic politics, national identity, and military developments. He is also the founder of ArazNews.org, a platform that follows sociopolitical trends in the region. He occasionally shares his analysis on Twitter: @BabekChelebi.

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