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Bachelor of Science (BS) · Erasmus university Rotterdam and University of Amsterdam
Joseph Ayinla is a master's student in Forensic & Legal Psychology at Erasmus University, with a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology. He conducts research at Pieter Baan Centrum, focusing on socio-emotional behavior using EEG, and has experience at GGZ inGeest, where he administered tests for depression treatment studies. In addition, he studies International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Amsterdam, learning Arabic due to his interest in the Middle East. Joseph also serves a second term in Erasmus University’s University Council, contributing to discussions on budgets, strategy, and HR policy. Joseph is a very motivated student that combines an unique combination of psychology and international relations.
HeadlineSaudi Arabia and Israel: A Complicated Route Toward Normalisation AuthorsJoseph Ayinla & Marcel Lesik Working GroupMENA Overall SummarySaudi Arabia’s approach to Israel reflects its broader ambition to become a leading regional and global power, using normalisation as leverage for US secu…
Main question: How can Yemen’s civil war, one of the worst examples of state failure in the world, be understood given its many actors and causes? Argument: It is best understood as a case of state collapse, not only because of internal strife but also due to regional power struggles and foreign …
Main: Why did Russia recognize the Taliban on 4 Jul 2025 despite post‑2021 isolation, and what follows? Arg: Shared fight vs ISIS‑K; labour gaps; energy & transit deals; Soviet legacy ties. Conc: Pragmatism beats isolation—if China, Iran and others move closer. Shared values, rights and norms fad…
