Shaima Madboly is an independent journalist, researcher, and lecturer specialising in conflict and peace reporting. She has contributed to Aljazeera English, Sweden’s Public Radio (SR), and the BBC among other outlets. Her work covers conflict and post-conflict regions across the MENA region, Europe, Russia, and Afghanistan. She also lectures and conducts research on peace studies, media in conflict and peace-building, and non-violence. X: @shaimamadboly