Aurele Tobelem is a final-year undergraduate History student at King’s College London, specializing in colonial North African history. He has also wrriten extensively on Middle Eastern affairs, with a focus on regional security, interfaith relations, and political dynamics. He currently serves as the Director of Research at the Forum for Foreign Relations and as Middle East Editor for the King’s College London Geopolitics Forum.
Aurele has contributed to The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Quillette, and Global Arab Network. His work explores the intersection of diplomacy, historical narratives, and contemporary conflicts in the region. He has also been a Youth Advocate for Harif UK, raising awareness about the experiences of Jewish communities in the MENA.
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