Resistance Axis Monitor aims to provide objective, comprehensive, and in-depth coverage and analysis on the operations and influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxy groups in the Middle East and the globe. As a corollary, we also provide coverage on the politics, society, and culture of countries where Tehran’s proxies operate.
In the spirit of our aspiration to serve a resource of knowledge on these areas, we accept contributions from researchers, journalists and scholars. Please contact us with a pitch at no more than 400 words at info@resistanceaxismonitor.com. We will respond as soon as possible.
Amir Toumaj
Co-founder, Iran analyst
Amir Toumaj is an independent researcher on the geopolitics of Iran, with a particular focus on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), proxy warfare, and the country’s domestic politics. Toumaj has previously worked for the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and the American Enterprise Institute as well as in the private sector. He holds an MA in international affairs with concentrations in international economic affairs and the Middle East from The Elliott School at The George Washington University, and a BA in Political Science from The University of Illinois. His work has been cited and published in global outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Daily Beast. Born and raised in Tehran, Toumaj is fluent in Persian and has a working knowledge of Spanish. He Tweets @AmirToumaj.
David Daoud
Co-founder, Lebanon and Hezbollah analyst
David Daoud is a research analyst on Hezbollah and Lebanon at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). Prior to that, he held a similar position at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He has also previously worked as a staff member on Capitol Hill, advising on matters related to the Middle East, Israel and Iran. David holds a J.D. with a concentration in International Law and the Laws of Armed Conflict. He is fluent in Arabic and Hebrew. His work has been cited and published in several outlets, including Foreign Policy, Haaretz, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. He tweets @DavidADaoud.