An independent platform for dialogue among nations.
Nations’ Diplomacy Think Tank (NDT) is an Iranian policy research institution working at the intersection of scholarship, diplomacy and international cooperation.
Research, diplomacy and public understanding.
Founded in Tehran as an independent, non-governmental policy research institution.
Nations’ Diplomacy Think Tank (NDT) is an independent, non-governmental Iranian policy research institution and a platform for dialogue among nations. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Tehran, NDT is dedicated to advancing Track II diplomacy, public diplomacy, peacebuilding and international cooperation.
Founded and managed by a network of Iranian students, researchers, academics and young professionals in political science, international relations and related fields, NDT operates on a non-partisan basis. It connects academic research with practical diplomacy through evidence-based dialogue, policy research and international engagement.
Our activities include expert discussions, international conferences, academic exchanges, educational programs and collaborative initiatives addressing regional security, intercultural dialogue, science and technology diplomacy, and emerging international challenges.
Strengthen constructive engagement between Iran and the international community.
Evidence-based research, expert dialogue, academic exchange and training.
How we work.
Our work is guided by independence, scholarly rigor, mutual respect and a commitment to practical outcomes. These principles shape how we design research, convene dialogue and build partnerships.
Independence
A non-partisan institution guided by evidence rather than political affiliation.
Rigour
Academic standards, peer exchange and transparent analysis across every research desk.
Dialogue
Respectful exchange that creates space for different perspectives and shared solutions.
Responsibility
A commitment to public good, ethical conduct and constructive international engagement.
Our Vision
Our vision is to serve as a trusted platform connecting scholars, practitioners, institutions and future leaders working toward sustainable peace, shared prosperity and responsible international cooperation.
Drawing on Iran’s civilizational heritage and its historical role as a crossroads connecting cultures, ideas and regions, we view dialogue as a foundation for understanding, trust and cooperation among societies. Our outlook is also informed by ethical traditions of Islamic and Shi’a thought that emphasize justice, human dignity, knowledge and social responsibility.
We seek to highlight Iran’s constructive potential as a bridge between regions and civilizations, contributing to regional stability and an inclusive international order grounded in mutual respect and shared interests.
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen constructive engagement between Iran and the international community through research, dialogue, education and non-governmental diplomacy.
We promote practical, knowledge-based approaches to regional and global challenges while creating opportunities for collaboration among scholars, practitioners, policymakers, civil-society actors and future leaders.
Through policy research, expert dialogue, academic exchange and training, we work to strengthen the contribution of academic and civil-society diplomacy to international understanding and cooperation.
A young institution with a long-term horizon.
From its founding in Tehran to international convenings, NDT has built its work around dialogue, research and academic exchange.
Foundation in Tehran
NDT is established as an independent, non-governmental policy research institution.
First International Congress
The First International Congress of Nations Diplomacy is convened in Isfahan with Iranian and Austrian participation.
Research Desks & Publications
Regional and thematic desks produce policy briefs, reports and periodic bulletins.
International Network
Academic exchange, expert roundtables and cooperation with international institutions continue to expand.
Leadership, Scholars & Partners
Operated by a non-partisan network of scholars, researchers and young professionals.
Join the networkSeyed Mohammad Ali Seyed Hanaei
Founder and President of Nations’ Diplomacy Think Tank; researcher in International Relations and Track II Diplomacy.
Experts & Researchers
Senior university professors, resident policy fellows and desk researchers across our five regional and thematic programs.
Partners & Networks
Collaborating with university research centers, international think tanks and science diplomacy networks.
A networked, non-partisan structure.
Strategic direction, institutional representation and external relations.
Research quality, peer review and coordination across the five desks.
Programs, publications, partnerships and public communication.
Built through collaboration, not isolation.
NDT works with university research centers, international think tanks, cultural institutions and science diplomacy networks. We value partnerships that are transparent, reciprocal and grounded in shared scholarly standards.
Joint research, symposia and academic exchange.
Policy dialogue, co-publication and expert exchange.
Intercultural dialogue and public diplomacy initiatives.
Science, technology and innovation diplomacy.
