Assistant Professor Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi, Director of the Department of Dormitory Affairs and a faculty member at the College of Law, Ninevah University, participated on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as a member of the examination committee for a master’s thesis submitted by researcher Hijran Yassin Ali at the College of Basic Education, University of Mosul. The thesis is entitled “Developments in International Politics in the Red Sea, 1840–1869.”
The study examined the geographical and strategic significance of the Red Sea and the political developments witnessed in the region up to 1840, providing a basis for understanding subsequent transformations. It then explored international political developments during the period 1840–1849, particularly the impact of the Treaty of London, the emergence of European competition, and the Ottoman Empire’s attempts to restore its influence, especially in Yemen.
The study also addressed developments during the period 1850–1858, focusing on the growing international significance of the Red Sea, its connection to international transportation, and the impact of internal conditions on international competition. Finally, it examined the period 1859–1869, particularly the Suez Canal project and its opening, as well as developments in the Hijaz, Asir, Yemen, Abyssinia, and Sudan, and their role in enhancing the strategic importance of the Red Sea and intensifying international competition.
The examination committee consisted of:
- Prof. Dr. Imad Abdulaziz Yousif – College of Basic Education, University of Mosul – Chair
- Assistant Professor Dr. Afrah Nather Jasim – College of Basic Education, University of Mosul – Member
- Assistant Professor Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi – College of Law, Ninevah University – Member
- Assistant Professor Dr. Hind Fakhri Saeed – College of Basic Education, University of Mosul – Member and Supervisor
At the conclusion of the defense, the researcher was awarded her Master’s degree.
Ninevah University extends its best wishes to the researcher and the members of the examination committee for continued success and further academic and scholarly achievements.
