Mr Huzeir Ezekiel Dzulhisham is a Senior Analyst under the Dean’s Office. Huzeir has graduated from RSIS with a MSc (International Studies) and holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Highest Distinction) majoring in Political Science from the National University of Singapore. His area of specialisation includes Middle East politics, comparative politics between the Middle East and East Asia, comparative and non-Western political theory, including regime ideologies of non-Western states.

RSIS Commentary Series

• Will Trump’s 20 Point Peace Plan End the War in Gaza?

  30 October, 2025

• The Iran-Israel Conflict: Geopolitical Implications for The Middle East

  02 July, 2025

• Iran’s Motives for Negotiations With the US in Oman

  29 April, 2025

• The Future of Iran’s Axis of Resistance in Syria and Lebanon

  03 March, 2025

• Explaining the Collapse of Syria’s Assad Regime

  13 December, 2024

• Iran’s Geopolitical Gamble in Turning to BRICS

  04 December, 2024

• The Impact of Israel’s Attacks on Iran’s Foreign and Defence Policies

  13 November, 2024

• An Israel-Hezbollah War: The Winners and the Losers

  15 July, 2024

Journal Articles

• “Advantageous Associations? Explaining the Puzzle of China-Iran Relations” in Georgetown Journal of Asian Affairs , Vo. 10, No. 1, 2024, pp. 100-129

Op-Eds

• “MEI Perspectives Series 43: Iran’s Limited Options Against Israel Do Not Make it Less of a Threat”, NUS Middle East Institute , 16 June 2025
• “Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East Secure US Influence Against China?”, The Diplomat, 23 May 2025
• “Grand Designs – How Will a Resurgent Turkey Consolidate Power Over the Middle East?”, NUS Middle East Institute , 7 April 2025
• “How Could Iran Survive Trump’s Maximum Pressure 2.0?”, E-International Relations, 10 March 2025