Vafa Mostaghim is a journalism professional and media analyst with over two decades of experience in strategic communication, media studies, and discourse analysis. He is the President of Iran 1400 Inc., a non-profit organization behind the Iran 1400 Project, an initiative fostering academic dialogue on the evolution of ideas and institutions in Iran. As the President and CEO of PersuMedia, Vafa has developed innovative methodologies for leveraging open-source intelligence to support research and media strategies. He holds a B.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications and an M.A. in Strategic Communications, combining academic expertise with practical experience in persuasive communication and discourse analysis.