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Bio:
Orwa began his PhD studies in Global Politics at the Department of Global Political Studies in September 2023. Building on his Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Lund University, his PhD project explores radical religious rhetoric and its role in providing ideological justification for intra jihadi violence.
Alongside his PhD research, he works as a research analyst, primarily focusing on issues related to jihadism and the Syrian conflict. he has authored policy papers focusing on radicalization in Lebanon and Syria, particularly in al-Hol camp. His work has been published in a variety of outlets and think tanks, including Syria Deeply, Middle East Institute, The Atlantic Council, and Jihadica.