Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a seasoned journalist and Middle East expert, currently serving as a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he focuses on the Gulf region, Yemen, and relations between the Gulf states and Israel, as well as Gulf relations with Iran. He is also the Washington Bureau Chief for the Kuwaiti daily Al-Rai.

Born and raised in Beirut, Baghdad, and Baalbek, Hussain has witnessed firsthand many of the major geopolitical events in the Middle East. He holds a degree in History and Archaeology from the American University of Beirut and has a deep understanding of Arab politics. Over his career, he has reported from conflict zones such as the Lebanese-Israeli border and post-Saddam Iraq. Before his role at Al-Rai, he helped launch and manage the Iraqi stream of the Arabic satellite TV network Alhurra Iraq.

Hussain’s writing has appeared in prestigious outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he frequently provides expert commentary on major Arabic and international news networks, including CNN and MSNBC. His insights cover key issues in the region, such as the Abraham Accords, Gulf security, and the dynamics of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

He has also served as a visiting fellow at London’s Chatham House, further contributing to his expertise in the region's international relations​.