About me

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I am an Iraq analyst and subject matter specialist with over 12 years of experience across journalism, think tanks, geopolitical risk, development, and academia. 

My work focuses on violent conflict, sub-state armed groups, and political dynamics in Iraq, with a broader lens on regional geopolitics, foreign policy, and energy. 

My academic training includes doctoral-level research at the University of Kent. I hold an MA in International Relations from Central European University, and was selected as a Policy Leader Fellow at the European University Institute School of Transnational Governance. 

Outside of work, I enjoy long sea walks, cafe culture, reading, podcasts, and slow travel, learning languages, and curated Spotify playlists.

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