Mohamed Salem Soufi is a distinguished Mauritanian political scientist, diplomat, and media expert with more than three decades of experience in international relations, cultural diplomacy, and strategic communications. He currently serves as Director of the International Center for Intelligent Studies and Consultations in Nouakchott, Mauritania. 

Dr. Soufi holds a Doctorate in Political Science and a Master’s degree in History and Civilization, with a specialization in Arab-African affairs, conflict resolution, and the role of regional and international organizations in mediating crises. From 2015 to 2023, he was Director General of the Afro-Arab Institute, and in 2013 he served as Minister Delegate to the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, where he also headed the Department of Cultural Affairs and Dialogue of Civilizations. 

In addition to his diplomatic and academic roles, Dr. Soufi has over 25 years of experience in media and journalism, including leadership and correspondent positions with Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, and Asharq Al-Awsat. He is the author of several books on African and Arab geopolitics and conflict dynamics. 

Dr. Soufi is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Djibouti in Mauritania and an active member of multiple regional literary and scholarly associations.