Ghazal Vaisi is an Iranian-born international affairs analyst specializing in Iran-China relations and the dynamics of authoritarianism.

Growing up in a politically active family, Vaisi witnessed firsthand the suppression of free speech, as her parents, both journalists, faced persecution in Iran, leading them to leave the country in 2009. Later she started to advocate for democratic principles in her home country.

A former United Nations Correspondent for Independent Persia, her work examines the repercussions of authoritarian measures on populations.

Vaisi's work has been recognized by prominent think tanks, and published in English, Persian, Arabic, and Bulgarian. Her contributions have appeared in reputable outlets such as the Middle East Institute, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Asia Society Policy Institute, BBC, and Iran International.

Notably, her article "The 25-Year Agreement: Endangering 2,500 Years of Heritage," published in the Middle East Institute, was cited in the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' report, Strategy for a New Comprehensive U.S. Policy on Iran, which included recommendations to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the misuse of Chinese technology in Iran to target dissidents.

Additionally, her work has been sourced by the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) in a report for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Committed to advocating for a secular democracy in Iran, Vaisi strives to raise awareness about critical issues affecting Iranian society and governance.