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Bachelor of Science (BS) · Leiden University
Gidi completed his BSc in Political Science (2025) and is currently pursuing an MSc in Intelligence & National Security and International Politics at Leiden University. He is interested in the dynamics between regional security orders and global politics. He mainly focuses on cases related to Europe, the US, and the Middle East. Furthermore, he is interested in exploring the use and application of data science to International Relations, policy analysis, risk assessment, and strategic foresight.
The article argues that the EU should adopt a dual-track enlargement model, enabling candidate states to join sector-specific policies before full membership while preserving constitutional safeguards.
Main question: How can sovereignty be protected in a volatile, disrupted world? Argument: Power now depends on resilience, partnerships, chokepoints, and institutions able to challenge their own assumptions. Conclusion: Sovereignty today cannot mean isolation; it requires strong alliances, divers…
Main question: Why is a region linking multiple geopolitical systems persistently underdiscussed? Argument: The Eastern Mediterranean functions as a systemic transmission belt structured by a maritime–energy nexus across sub-, system-, and supra-levels. Conclusion: Neglecting its connective struc…
Main Question: Why does the Gaza war persist despite international efforts to end it? Argument: Regional powers exploit the Gaza conflict to advance strategic interests, fueling its continuation. Conclusion: Only by reshaping regional incentives and fostering genuine cooperation can the cycle of …
