Dr. Christelle Comair has graduated in International Public Management (now International Governance & Diplomacy) with a focus on Middle East studies and diplomacy. She also holds a PhD in International Relations from the University Paris-Saclay. She serves as an Assistant Professor and as the Founding Director of the Women’s Research Centre at the Royal University for Women in Bahrain—the first Centre of its kind in the region dedicated to women’s studies. In this role, she combines teaching, research, and leadership to shape evidence-based policies, build partnerships, and promote women’s advancement across academia, government, and international platforms.