Amira Mohammed Al Hashmi
Independent Policy Researcher, United Arab Emirates
Amira Mohammed Al Hashmi is an independent policy researcher specializing in AI governance, geopolitics, and soft power in the Gulf and the wider Middle East. She holds a Master's degree in Governance and Public Policy, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a Diploma in Political Economy. Her research on soft power has been cited in academic publications addressing the emergence of the UAE as a global soft power. Her work focuses on policy analysis and the intersection of emerging technologies and national security, particularly sovereign AI, data governance, and resilience frameworks in the GCC. She provides policy-oriented analyses on how states can leverage advanced technologies to enhance strategic decision-making, strengthen institutional capabilities, and address emerging geopolitical risks.
Qualification
- Master’s degree in Governance and Public Policy
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science
- Diploma in Political Economy
Research Interests
- Political Analysis in the Gulf and Middle East UAE soft power
- Political Economy
- AI in National Security and Intelligence
- Data Governance and Strategic Independence
Publications
- Master’s thesis on soft power strategies, which has been cited in academic research examining the rise of the United Arab Emirates as a global soft power (published in the Journal of Economic and Political Studies, Taylor & Francis, 2021).
- Upcoming publication on AI governance and national preparedness in the Gulf region, to be published on the Insights platform.