Jamshid Fanaian is a Persian Australian writer, translator, and lecturer. He was born in Persia (Iran), has lived in four continents of the world, and has travelled widely. Jamshidhas published several books in Persian and English.

At a time when the communist bloc still appeared impregnable, he accurately predicted the failure of Marxism and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Mr Fanaian has been interviewed by newspapers, radio and TV stations in Europe, Africa, America and Australia. He has also spoken on various topics at conferences and multi-faith forums.

Mr Fanaian is a graduate of Macquarie University, Australia, with a masters degree in English Literature.