CMES is pleased to welcome orwa [dot] ajjoub [at] cme [dot] lu [dot] se (Orwa Ajjoub), who will be working on a report discussing the future of Islamic State. Orwa's research focuses on the theology of Salafi-Jihadi groups. He recently graduated with an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from CMES, with a thesis discussing the theological aspects of the split between Al Nusra and ISIS.

As well as working on the report, Orwa regularly writes op-eds and analysis pieces about Islamist groups.

Two of his most recent articles below:

Despite the failings of Salafi-jihadist groups in the Arab Revolutions, the contest over ideology continues

ISIS may have lost its territory, but it remains a force to be reckoned with