Fabian Hinz is an independent OSINT expert focused on missile proliferation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He is currently consulting for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and was previously a Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS). Fabian previously served as a Mercator Fellow at CNS and the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP). He studied at the Universities of Freiburg, Isfahan, the Free University of Berlin and the American University of Beirut. His OSINT analysis has been widely featured in global media, including in the New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, and more.
Fabian Hinz
Independent OSINT Expert
Content by Fabian Hinz
Commentary
A nuisance to the West, a life insurance to the Islamic Republic: Can Biden do anything about Iran’s missiles?
The incoming US administration has said they will focus first on restoring the Iran nuclear deal before discussing Iran’s ballistic missiles during follow-on talks. What could realistically be achieved?
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Have Iran’s space ambitions taken a worrisome new turn?
On 22 April Iran successfully launched its first military satellite, unveiling its parallel IRGC-run space program for the first time. Is Iran embarking on a hedging strategy aimed at acquiring long-range ballistic missile technology?