Mohamed Ali Chihi Appointed Executive Director of the Global Institute for Strategic Research

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 06 February 2026

Tunisian Diplomat Mohamed Ali Chihi Appointed Executive Director of Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR)

Mohamed Ali Chihi, a seasoned Tunisian diplomat, has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR), as announced on his LinkedIn profile.

A Distinguished Diplomatic Career

Mohamed Ali Chihi brings 20 years of experience from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having served as an ambassador in Paris, Moscow, and Doha. His career also includes roles as Secretary General and Director General of Consular Affairs.

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Mohamed Ali Chihi possesses recognized multidisciplinary expertise, having led the digitalization of the Tunisian administration and managed sensitive immigration files. Additionally, he has advised the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) on international cultural and educational issues.

Elite Education

The new director is a graduate of the Tunisian National School of Administration (ENA) and specialized in crisis diplomacy at the International Institute of Public Administration (IIAP) in Paris. This appointment reinforces the presence of Tunisian experts in global think tanks.