Lorenzo Trombetta is qualified as an Associate Professor in two fields (14/B2-SPS/06; 10/N1-L-OR10), with over 25 years’ experience in research, teaching, contextual analysis, journalism, and policy consultancy, specializing in the contemporary Middle East. His extensive fieldwork, strong connections across Europe and the Mediterranean, and fluency in Arabic, English, and French support his expertise. He covers vital social and political issues such as public policies, gender, participation, security, terrorism, migration, and media studies. Author of three seminal books on Syria and numerous scholarly papers and chapters, Trombetta is also a prominent media analyst and consultant, known for simplifying complex topics and offering strategic insights through collaboration with academia, policymakers, and international organizations.