Assistant Professor Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi, a faculty member at the College of Law – University of Ninevah, participated on Thursday, April 2, 2026, as a member of the master’s thesis defense committee at the College of Education for Humanities, Al-Hamdaniya University. The thesis was submitted by researcher Maher Adnan Mahmoud Jasim and was entitled:
“Russian Foreign Policy in the Caspian Sea (2000–2018).”
The thesis presented an analysis of Russian foreign policy toward the Caspian Sea during a pivotal period in international relations, focusing on the political, strategic, and historical dimensions associated with this issue. It highlighted a noticeable shift in Russia’s policy orientation, characterized by increased assertiveness and efforts to restore its status as a major global power. This transformation was clearly reflected in its political, diplomatic, security, and economic approaches to the Caspian region.
The examination committee consisted of:
1. Asst. Prof. Dr. Azhar Muayyad Malla Allah / College of Education for Humanities / Al-Hamdaniya University – Chair
2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi / College of Law / University of Ninevah – Member
3. Lecturer Dr. Ayoub Abdulmutalib Mohammed / College of Education for Humanities / Al-Hamdaniya University – Member
4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Lubna Riyadh Abdul Majeed / College of Education for Humanities / Al-Hamdaniya University – Member and Supervisor
At the conclusion of the defense, the researcher was awarded a Master’s degree.
We extend our best wishes to the researcher and the members of the committee for continued success and academic excellence.
