Biography

Is a researcher in strategic studies and international relations, holding a PhD from the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He was formerly the Director of Political and Strategic Planning at the Afro-Asian Cooperation Council in Turkey and Founder and Director of the African Center for Research and Policy Studies (Afropolicy).

Aqrabawi has led research teams and brings a wealth of experience in academic research, policy analysis, and policy paper development with a focus on security strategy, Middle Eastern politics, and international relations.