Assistant Professor Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi, Head of the Evening Registration Division at the College of Law – University of Nineveh, 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 Jassim and was entitled “Russian Foreign Policy in the Caspian Sea (2000–2018).”

The thesis presented an in-depth 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 notable shift in Russia’s approach, characterized by increased assertiveness and a clear effort to restore its status as a major global power. This transformation was evident in its political, diplomatic, security, and economic engagement in the Caspian region.

The examination committee consisted of:

1. Assistant Professor Dr. Azdihar Muayyad Mallah – College of Education for Humanities, Al-Hamdaniya University (Chair)
2. Assistant Professor Dr. Saddam Yousif Abdul-Jaghifi – College of Law, University of Nineveh (Member)
3. Lecturer Dr. Ayoub Abdul-Muttalib Mohammed – College of Education for Humanities, Al-Hamdaniya University (Member)
4. Assistant Professor 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 sincere wishes to the researcher and the members of the examination committee for continued success and academic excellence.